Opinion

Should We Sell Our Old HDB Flat In CCK And Buy Another Resale Or Keep For Passive Income?

Hello Stacked Homes I am in my early 50s and my husband is in early 60s. We have a HDB under my name. I am currently unemployed and my husband is still working. He plans to retire in 2 or…

• 16 Aug 2024
• 8 min read
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5 Very Spacious HDB Flats Above 1,300 Sqft (Under $700k)

When it comes to finding a spacious HDB flat that doesn’t break the bank, the search can feel like finding a needle in a haystack – especially when million-dollar flats are dominating the headlines these days.  This week, we take…

• 15 Aug 2024
• 8 min read
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Is The Price Gap Between New Launch And Resale Condos Worse In 2024? Here’s What The Data Says

With new launch prices now averaging $2,200+ psf, it’s unsurprising that attention has turned back toward resale condos. This is when a good number of home buyers get shocked at how much resale condo prices rose as well – we…

• 15 Aug 2024
• 6 min read
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My Journey As A Singaporean Buying A Property In France: Here’s A Step By Step Guide

With me openly sharing my overseas property journey or any sort of real estate advice, I am the most uncomfortable about sacrificing my privacy to deliver more transparency to our readers. I love my privacy, that is beyond a doubt….

• 13 Aug 2024
• 16 min read
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Touring An Affordable Freehold Landed Estate Near Bayshore MRT: What It’s Like To Live At Parbury Avenue (From $3.2m)

Parbury Avenue first came to my attention a few years ago when a classmate first bought a condo there. I was intrigued as she worked in real estate – which made me feel that the area must have “potential”. Mind…

• 11 Aug 2024
• 9 min read
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Should We Get A BTO At 55 As Our Retirement Home?

Hi, In short, we wish to go for BTO at the age of 55.  We have taken 1 time subsidy when we bought our first resale 4 room flat in 1998 and sold in 2003, without paying back the levy….

• 9 Aug 2024
• 8 min read
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5 Rare HDB Flats With A Balcony To Enjoy Scenic Unblocked Views

HDB flats are noted for their compact sizes, functional layouts and efficient design. For this reason, it’s rare to find HDB flats with a balcony.  If you’re big on the lifestyle aspect, having a balcony can greatly enhance the overall…

• 8 Aug 2024
• 7 min read
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9 Cheapest Freehold Mixed-Use Developments In 2024 (From $572,000)

Some of the older mixed-use projects aren’t always in the prettiest locations, and some of them are more commercial than they are residential. But that being said, the cheaper mixed-use projects also tend to be among the most affordable properties…

• 6 Aug 2024
• 5 min read
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Touring A Freehold Landed Estate Close To 4 Famous Schools At Bukit Timah (From $5.08m)

As every Singaporean interested in property knows, the presence of a nearby school can impact the price of one’s property, either positively or negatively. (Generally, it’s seen as a positive factor when it’s a famous Primary School within 1 km…

• 4 Aug 2024
• 8 min read
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5 One-of-a-Kind Condo Layouts In Singapore You Probably Haven’t Seen Before

Maybe it’s the ABSD, or maybe it’s just high land costs, but most developers play it safe today. This means a lot of condo projects end up being quite cookie-cutter, as no one wants to risk big deviations from the…

• 3 Aug 2024
• 6 min read
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We Own A $1.5m DBSS And Have $300k In Cash: For Retirement Should We Sell To Buy A Condo For Rental Or Another HDB?

Hi Stacked Homes, My husband and I have been following your articles, and some of the advice is very insightful. Thank you for all the continuous great work to create awareness.  My husband is at retirement age at 65, and…

• 2 Aug 2024
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21 Condos With Landed Homes That Foreigners Can Buy In Singapore

Without SLA permission, foreigners can’t usually buy landed homes on the mainland. There is, however, an alternative in the form of strata-titled landed property: these provide a way to experience landed living, without having to buy in Sentosa Cove or…

• 1 Aug 2024
• 6 min read
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5 Spacious Penthouse Units With Unblocked Views For Quiet Living (From $2.5m)

Living in a penthouse is undeniably appealing. These units represent the pinnacle of condo and apartment living, offering the best views and often larger layouts than standard units. However, penthouses come with their own set of challenges. Being on the…

• 1 Aug 2024
• 9 min read
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7 “New” Condos You Can Buy Direct From Developer To Move In Right Away In 2024

If you’re searching for a home in Singapore and face tight timelines or an urgent need to move, opting for a resale property is usually your best option. However, finding the right resale condo or home can be challenging. The…

• 30 Jul 2024
• 7 min read
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From Large Condo To Small Flat: Homeowners Share Their Downgrading Regrets In Singapore

The post-Covid era is generally regarded as a good time for sellers. Home prices were at a high, so those looking at property gains for retirement (or other investments) would theoretically have done well. But as we’ve found out, not…

• 29 Jul 2024
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A Tour Of More Affordable Freehold Landed Houses In Ang Mo Kio: Close To Mayflower MRT From $3.38m

A few weeks back, we toured Shangri-La estate: it was nice but all the houses were semi-Ds (or larger), meaning that the entry price into the estate is relatively high. If you were taken by the area, but have a…

• 28 Jul 2024
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8 Huge Condo Units That Are Not Penthouses For Those Looking For More Space (From 2,465 Sqft)

Big units are in right now – but we’ve noticed one issue. When using the filters on online common property portals, there’s no distinction between penthouse units and just regular (albeit very big) units; that’s an issue, since penthouses are…

• 27 Jul 2024
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We Own A Fully Paid 4-Room HDB And A 2 Bedder Condo: Should We Invest In A 3rd Property With 30% ABSD?

Hi, I am a subscriber to your Telegram – Stacked Homes and frequently read your well-written and in-depth articles. Understand you provide advice to people whom reached out and hence I am also doing the same. Appreciate if you could…

• 26 Jul 2024
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