Opinion

CapitaLand Developer Review: A Detailed Look And Analysis

An analysis into how well Capitaland projects have done over the years.

• 13 May 2020
• 9 min read
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My Contractor Almost Cost Me A $10,000 Fine – Here’s What Happened:

When Jerry Sim saw the contractor’s sketches, he was hooked: the proposed changes to the interior of his 1,400 sq.ft. unit seemed to practically double it in size. From wood beams taking full advantage of the high ceiling, to the…

• 12 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #10

A weekly recap to share some of our favourite units that we’ve seen from the past seven days. There isn’t a theme this week, but we do have an amazing penthouse in a location that everyone knows but is rarely…

• 11 May 2020
• 4 min read
• 0

Top Family-Friendly Condos in Singapore

If you’re looking for a family-friendly condo in Singapore, you’ll soon run into the same issues others complain about: if there are good schools nearby, it tends to be too expensive. If it’s well connected, the road noise is a…

• 9 May 2020
• 8 min read
• 1

Singapore’s Best Condos For Lifelong Singles

Not all of us are the “settling down” type. Some couples can’t or don’t want to get married, and just have fur babies instead. Or perhaps the thrill of independent living is too much to pass up, and you’re happy…

• 7 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 1

A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: Eco Sanctuary

An in-depth case study into a buyer’s journey with Stacked

• 6 May 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #9

A weekly recap to share some of our favourite units that we’ve seen from the past seven days. This week: a focus on Tiong Bahru/Alexandra area with just the odd one out at River Valley – a side effect of…

• 4 May 2020
• 4 min read
• 0

New Condo Launch Price list 2020 + Discounts/Price Drops (Updated)

#StayHome – the current trending word (or hashtag) on everyone’s mind at the moment. Whether you are stuck at home or WFH, the Coronavirus has definitely had a big impact on the real estate market. With private home prices dropping…

• 3 May 2020
• 15 min read
• 1

Singapore’s Best Condos For Fine Dining Lovers

Let’s start with a list of condos near Singapore’s best local foods: Pretty much every condo ever. The end. Singaporeans are really blessed – it’s a small island, we have a strong food culture, and nearly any condo has at…

• 2 May 2020
• 7 min read
• 0

$6M Profit!? – The Biggest Winners From The 08/09 Property Market Crash

It’s the 1st of May, Singapore has now reported 932 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total national tally past the 17,000 mark. HDB resale, rental volumes are expectedly down in the first quarter of 2020 – with stagnant prices to…

• 1 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 2

Singapore’s Best Condos For Those Who Love Art

We’ve all heard the old complaint that Singapore is a waste land for artists; that we’re too repressed, our urban environment stifles creativity, and our idea of art is a diarrhoea joke in a Jack Neo movie.  Well that’s not…

• 30 Apr 2020
• 6 min read
• 1

My Spouse Passed Away And I Still Have An Outstanding Loan; Here’s What Happened

Early in November 2017, Jesse (not her real name) received a call that her husband had passed away. Just a few hours earlier, at around 4am, he had been taken to the hospital with breathing difficulties; she had assumed it…

• 29 Apr 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

Singapore’s Best Condos For Unashamed Hipsters

On the top shelf in my room, I have an actual working typewriter. Next to it is a complete collection of the works of Borges, some of which are in Braille.  I’m over-educated, underemployed, spend money on ridiculous hobbies like…

• 28 Apr 2020
• 7 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #8

Monday has arrived again, which means it’s time for some of the most interesting units that we’ve come across this week. Our picks include a massive “dual-key” unit close to Orchard and a couple of nicely renovated ones in the…

• 27 Apr 2020
• 3 min read
• 0

Are Dual Key Condos Profitable? Here Are The Results From All 193 Transactions So Far

It’s easy to see why Singaporeans like dual key condo units. They are functional, offer flexibility, and are good options for having a little rental income without having to fork out additional cash for the ABSD. So it is of…

• 25 Apr 2020
• 7 min read
• 5

Units Of The Week Issue #7

It’s that time of the week again, and this week we have another roundup of cool properties to show off. A special one is located at Somerset – where each level features only one unit – but it’s actually two…

• 20 Apr 2020
• 4 min read
• 0

Why Property Agents Are Necessary For Your Property Transactions – Here Are 4 Good Reasons

At Stacked – we monitor the real estate market very closely. This means we are very aware of the business models of developers, real estate agencies and property agents themselves.  Our main concern today is that of the property agent. …

• 19 Apr 2020
• 5 min read
• 1

Singapore’s Best Condos for Spacious Living

Open up YouTube or Instagram, and check out the complaints from Europe or the US about staying home. It’s boring, it’s driving me crazy, it’s cramped. Then they swivel the camera around and you’re struck by a painful revelation: your…

• 18 Apr 2020
• 9 min read
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