Opinion

Units Of The Week Issue #36

Some might say that District 5 has always been one of the more under-the-radar districts in Singapore. If you could pick a standout feature from District 5 what would it be? For us, it would be for the numerous renowned…

• 10 Nov 2020
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Shoebox Units: A Performance Review Over The Past 10 Years

Go into any showflat as a single, and the first unit you’ll be guided to is the shoebox units; more pleasingly called a “compact unit” these days.  These units – which are typically defined as 500 sq. ft. or under…

• 8 Nov 2020
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14 Condos Within 1 KM Of Popular Primary Schools In The North East ($1.5 million Budget)

There’s no two ways about it – education is a big part of Singapore. As much as other cultures like to joke about Asian parents and their fascination with their kids becoming lawyers and doctors, there is a reason why…

• 6 Nov 2020
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7 Condos In District 9 You Could Possibly Own For $1.6 Million Or Less

While District 7 may have taken the headlines in recent months, you can’t deny that District 9 is still a top area on most Singaporean’s wish list of places to live at. So despite online shopping ruling the roost when…

• 4 Nov 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #35

It’s Tuesday, and time for our weekly roundup on the most interesting Units Of The Week. This week, we are shining the spotlight on District 20, home to familiar favourites like Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, and Thomson. With the area…

• 3 Nov 2020
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Here’s How The Sellers Stamp Duty Has Affected Boutique Condos

Have you ever wondered why things in limited quantities are so weirdly appealing? Just attach the word “exclusive” to any product and it seems to take on a whole new light.  So much so that entire businesses are built upon…

• 29 Oct 2020
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Are Luxury Or Mass-market Condos Better Investments In Singapore?

There are two conflicting theories we often hear in the Singapore private property market. The first is that luxury condos, such as those in prime areas, are better investments: they’re scarce, in high demand, and see better appreciation. On the…

• 28 Oct 2020
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These Are The Top 5 Best-selling New Launches Of Q3 2020

Q3 has been an interesting time for the Singapore private property market. It’s gotten extra attention for two reasons: First, it’s following the Circuit Breaker in Q2, so market watchers are trying to pick up on the general direction of…

• 27 Oct 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #34

This week in Units Of The Week we dive deep into District 21, an area that has recently had many new launch condos (Verdale, Forett, Daintree) with the lure of the upcoming transport hub. Funnily enough, all our units these…

• 27 Oct 2020
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I Bought The Condo I was Renting; It Was My Best Move Ever

Singapore is a nation with 92 per cent home ownership, and most of us don’t rent. So when Erica and her partner moved into a two-bedder, it was intended to be temporary; they just wanted to get out from under…

• 24 Oct 2020
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Shophouse Versus Bungalows: Which Are Better Investments?

If you’ve explored the more hipster-ised parts of Singapore, or happen to live near historic areas, you may have noticed flashier shophouses. From boutique hotels to serviced apartments to restaurants, shophouses are starting to make their presence felt like it’s…

• 23 Oct 2020
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10 Biggest Property Losses Besides James Dyson’s $11.8m Penthouse Loss

You must have heard the news by now. British Billionaire James Dyson has sold his Wallich Residence penthouse at an eye-watering loss of $11.8 million. While we can’t determine the actual selling date, and hence, the Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD)…

• 21 Oct 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #33

Here’s a question that our team has been thinking about recently – is there a universally loved district in Singapore? Just a curious thought, but personally, my money would be on District 15. This week’s focus on District 16 isn’t…

• 20 Oct 2020
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Top 10 Old Condos That Have Seen The Highest Gains Since 2010

Sometimes you really just have to look past the dated exterior, peeling paintwork at places, and a facility list shorter than the list of countries we are currently allowed to travel to.  The truth is that old condos still have…

• 17 Oct 2020
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Which Districts Have Seen The Strongest Gains Since Covid-19?

It may sound like a bit of a strange title, given that most people wouldn’t expect to associate gains with the word Covid-19, but this is the current situation we find ourselves in. If you’ve been following the news, you’ll…

• 15 Oct 2020
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16 Condos Within 1km Of Popular Primary Schools In The East ($1.5 million Budget)

For all you young parents out there, we understand you want the best for your children – and that includes getting your child into the best primary school possible.  But as with many things in life, there will always be…

• 13 Oct 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #32

This week in our Units Of The Week issue, we take a closer look at District 3, where a mass of new towering condos have been sprouting up in recent years. If you haven’t been to the area in the…

• 13 Oct 2020
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26 Executive Condos That Are Within Walking Distance To The MRT

It’s not just your imagination – Executive Condos (ECs) really do tend to be further from MRT stations; we’ve briefly touched on this in a previous article. However, it’s not a universal fact. There are some ECs that manage to…

• 12 Oct 2020
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