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5 Under-The-Radar Freehold Walk-Up Apartments Near An MRT Station (From $1,180,000)

If you like affordable private residences and loathe maintenance fees, walk-up apartments may be the way to go. The problem is that walk-up apartments aren’t always in the most convenient areas: they’re sometimes near inaccessible landed enclaves or far from…

• 4 Dec 2024
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What $1.4M For A One-Bedder at Emerald Of Katong Gets You: Here Are Some Surprising New Launch Comparisons

As we near December, Emerald of Katong (EOK) is the best-selling launch of 2024, and perhaps a few years to come. It’s been a while since a project as big as EOK sold out 99 per cent of its units…

• 27 Nov 2024
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5 New Condo Dual Key Units That Are Still Available In 2024 (From $2,116,000)

Dual-key units are the preferred option for multi-generational family living, or for landlords who want to both stay and rent out parts of the unit. The problem is, that developers are hesitant to build too many of these: they cater…

• 25 Nov 2024
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10 Cheapest Cluster Landed Homes In Singapore From $1,840,000

Landed housing is a dream for many, but at 2024 prices, it’s the province of the most affluent. Fortunately, there’s an alternative in the form of cluster landed homes – and it can even be preferable to some home buyers…

• 13 Nov 2024
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5 Noteworthy Condos In Clementi: Why This ‘Fringe’ Area Is Now A Property Hotspot

Clementi may be considered a fringe area on paper, but it’s a property hotspot nonetheless. From access to key educational institutes (NUS and the NUS High School of Maths and Science, Nan Hua, and Singapore Polytechnic), to its good mix…

• 11 Nov 2024
• 7 min read
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Where To Find The Cheapest Resale Condos By Bedroom Type In 2024 (From $545,000)

Given the higher prices compared to previous years, getting a condo as your first home is less viable in 2024. In a market where even fringe region condos can reach $2,000+ psf, the options have narrowed somewhat for sandwiched Singaporeans….

• 11 Nov 2024
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Where To Find The Biggest And Cheapest Condo Units In 2024 (From $1,360,000)

The higher up you go, the higher the prices climb; but this is quite the advantage of ground-floor lovers. Whether you hate waiting for the lift or prefer to look at the pool instead of the clouds, living on the…

• 8 Nov 2024
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10 Cheapest Private Condos For First-Time Homebuyers (From $545,000)

Unless you’re in a high-income bracket or have help from parents, not many first-time buyers can start with a condo. This has been true for a long time, and it’s certainly true in the pricey 2024 market. However, we’ve put…

• 28 Oct 2024
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6 Unique Executive Condos With Dual-Key Penthouses And Other Rare Layouts

Over the years, ECs have narrowed the gap with their private counterparts; and we don’t just mean in price. It’s hard to tell the difference in terms of quality as well, and ECs have just as many creative layouts. In…

• 26 Oct 2024
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10 Rare Spacious Condos In Singapore That Offer The Most Space Per Resident

With Singapore’s population recently hitting a record 6 million, finding condos with spacious grounds is becoming increasingly appealing. One of the most common frustrations among upgraders is that some condos don’t feel like a true upgrade—despite the addition of facilities,…

• 15 Oct 2024
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Where To Find Rare Condo Maisonettes For Multi-Gen Living In Singapore

Maisonette units are quite scarce to find in Singapore (for both HDB and private properties), and may get even rarer in future (developers these days are less confident about being able to move high quantum units). But for those moving…

• 9 Oct 2024
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26 Cheapest One-bedder Condo Units In Each District In 2024 (From $545,000)

We recall a time called the shoebox craze, when one-bedder condo units were as low as $600,000 (brand new!) Those days are long past though, with many new one-bedders today reaching beyond the $1.2 million mark – something that would…

• 7 Oct 2024
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52 Condos With Unique Duplex Units In Singapore

Whether it’s the appeal of a high ceiling or just an intergenerational home with a high floor view, there’s an undeniable appeal to maisonette units. As of 2024, there’s definitely a scarcity factor: few developers build such unique units anymore,…

• 1 Oct 2024
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The Cheapest Condos For Rent In 2024: Where To Find 1/2 Bedders For Rent From $1,700 Per Month

For singles, younger couples waiting for their BTO, or even foreigners looking to settle in Singapore for a while, finding a temporary rental can be a practical choice. If you’re searching for something beyond room rentals, we’ve identified some of…

• 26 Sep 2024
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Which Resale Executive Condos Are The Cheapest In 2024? We Break It Down By Bedroom Type

The housing supply crunch may be over, but as we keep hearing, it’s hard to tell. New launches and resale condos alike are still pricey, leaving one remaining option: the Executive Condominium (EC). Due to their lower price point, ECs…

• 19 Sep 2024
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5 Cheapest 3-Bedder Family Condos Under $1.1 Million In 2024

The typical 4-room HDB flat is about 960 to 1,000 sq. ft. So in the minds of most Singaporeans, this size is defined as “family sized” or “three bedders”, at the very least. If you were to buy a new…

• 11 Sep 2024
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10 Unique Condos With Private Pools That Won’t Break The Bank (From $1.088m)

These days, private pools in condo units have become a rarity. Rising construction costs and smaller units often mean there just isn’t enough room for one; or that homeowners aren’t willing to give up precious square footage (after all, there’s…

• 10 Sep 2024
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7 Rare Freehold Condos You Didn’t Know Existed In Singapore’s Prime Areas

Freehold developments in Singapore are often seen as elusive treasures, especially in areas where most buyers wouldn’t expect to find them. Locations like the Central Business District (CBD) or Orchard Road are more known for their high prices and leasehold…

• 9 Sep 2024
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