Opinion

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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How Have The 2015 Batch Of Executive Condominiums Performed So Far?

In 2012, the first of the 2015 TOP bunch of Executive Condominiums (ECs) went up for sale across the island. It was a bit of a tough time, as 2011 had seen a slew of cooling measures (ABSD introduced); and…

• 9 Oct 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #31

This week in our Units Of The Week issue, we dive deeper into District 11 (Newton/Novena). For those who are unfamiliar with the area, it is well-known for its many private condo developments – although some might say its downside…

• 6 Oct 2020
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Why Are Private Home Sales And HDB Prices Rising Despite The Recession?

From all the property news you’ve read, you might be inclined to think real estate is pandemic proof. As of August, new private home sales in Singapore are up for a fourth straight month – according to URA data, 1,307…

• 5 Oct 2020
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A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: Kopar At Newton

Project Case Study: Kopar Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges They Faced Introductory Consultation (First meet) A couple of years ago, no one would have actually thought of Instagram as a place for people to begin their home buying journey. But…

• 3 Oct 2020
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10 Condos Under $1.2 Million For Small Families (With Floor Plans)

These days, plenty of condos have one or two-bedders with a low quantum (and a sky-high price per square foot). Gone are the days when we “built them big”, or with an eye toward families instead of expatriate tenants, students,…

• 1 Oct 2020
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Home Buying Stories #1: Buying A Condo At 25

Most Singaporeans imagine they’ll be in their 40’s – at least – before upgrading to a condo; and realistically speaking, this is the norm in Singapore’s private property market. Most of us are reliant on the proceeds from our first…

• 30 Sep 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #30

If you’ve been following the housing market, I’m sure you’ve heard the news of the Penrose by now – it has sold quite an incredulous 60 plus per cent on launch day. And this isn’t one of those launched in…

• 29 Sep 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #29

Since we seem to be on a bit of a theme of districts, we’ve decided to just run with it and focus on a particular district each week. This week, it’s a district that is no stranger to most younger…

• 22 Sep 2020
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Analysing 3 Condo Floor Plans In District 21: Which Is The Best Family Friendly Unit?

Unlike buying a home if you’re single, buying a home for your family is a whole different proposition.  Why? Put simply, you no longer have to contend with just what you want – you now have to account for the…

• 16 Sep 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #28

This week in our Units Of The Week issue, we take a closer look at the District 15 area. It’s currently awash with new launches such as Nyon, Amber Park, Coastline Residences, MeyerHouse, and Meyer Mansion (just to name a few)….

• 15 Sep 2020
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Unraveling The Mystery Behind These 3 Highly Unprofitable District 9 Condos

With the high costs of property in Singapore, we all want to buy a condo whose value stands the test of time. Unfortunately, good unit appreciation potentials aren’t always fulfilled. Take Urban Vista for instance. A beautiful development situated within…

• 14 Sep 2020
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Here’s What Happens When You Buy A New Launch At The Peak Of The Property Cycle

When is the right time to buy a house?  It’s a million-dollar question, both literally and figuratively.  Buy low and sell high is the mantra that everyone chants, but anyone experienced in real estate will know that it is impossible…

• 10 Sep 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #27

This week in our Units Of The Week issue, we are looking at specifically interesting units from District 10. Why District 10 you might ask? Well, if you really must know, we’ve had a ton of enquiries from our clients…

• 8 Sep 2020
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How Does An Upcoming MRT Line/Station Impact Housing Prices? A Case Study On The Downtown Line

With an average of over 3.5million passengers daily, the Singaporean MRT has to be one of, if not the most utilised amenity in Singapore since its inauguration back in November 1987. It’s also a no brainer that almost every investor/homeowner…

• 5 Sep 2020
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Top 5 Selling New Launches Of Q2 2020: What Makes Them Stand Out?

The top selling new launches of Q2 2020 should be interesting to any buyer right now, for one reason: it was the period in which the Circuit Breaker was in full swing.  But even with the show flats closed, and…

• 4 Sep 2020
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I Own Three Condos In My 40s: Here’s What It’s Like

For most Singaporeans, owning multiple properties is a classic “shake leg and collect money” scenario. This week, however, we talked to Jasmine (she prefers to exclude her surname), who explains how it’s anything but.  In her 40s, Jasmine owns three…

• 3 Sep 2020
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