Property Picks

5 Unique Boutique New Launch Condos You’ve Probably Not Heard Of (From $1.471 Million)

We know some of you are die-hard boutique condo fans, who don’t want big crowds around your pool or other facilities. Unfortunately, a lot of these smaller projects tend to be less aggressive with their marketing; and some of them…

• 18 Apr 2024
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5 Lesser-Known Condos With Unique Duplex Units (From $2.08m)

For some people, the impact of a duplex, double-volume unit is worth the maintenance effort. Singapore homes are getting more cramped as the years go by, so just like the preference for bigger condos, we’re also starting to see more…

• 16 Apr 2024
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Where To Find The Biggest Dual-Key Condo Units In Singapore (From 1,130 Sqft)

With ABSD rates now at 20 per cent (for Singapore citizens), buying a second unit for rental income or children/parents has become much less manageable. So it’s not surprising that some homeowners are now considering dual-key units: a single unit…

• 8 Apr 2024
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5 Unique New Landed Homes Within A Condo Development: Here’s Where To Find Them

Want a landed property, but don’t want the hassle of maintaining the exterior, installing your own pool, etc.? Well, the most common alternative is cluster housing, but there is another option. Some condo projects have villas, or a small number…

• 7 Apr 2024
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6 Rare Condos With Circular Balconies In Singapore For Those After Something Unique

Homeowners either love balconies or hate them – but there’s a dimension beyond this – and that’s the circular balcony. Depending on who you ask, this is either artsy and unique, or irritating because home fixtures are generally designed to…

• 25 Mar 2024
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6 Condos That Are Quiet And Peaceful Yet Still Near An MRT

Some of us want MRT and mall access, while the rest of us just want a bit of peace and quiet. Given that we live in one of the world’s most densely packed countries, it’s not surprising that some buyers are…

• 24 Feb 2024
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Where To Find The Cheapest New Launch Condos In 2024 (From $1.15 Million)

“Cheap” is a relative term, especially as of 2024; but while even some HDB upgraders may struggle right now, we can at least look for the cheapest among existing options. The good news is that, with the supply crunch seemingly…

• 19 Feb 2024
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13 Spacious Condos Boasting 3+ Tennis Courts For Tennis Enthusiasts

For the serious tennis players out there, the number of tennis courts is certainly one that you’d look out for in a condo. It’s probably the facility that you most look forward to using; but it’s also the one most…

• 3 Feb 2024
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4 Most Expensive Condos In Bugis: Is This The Next Most Prestigious Place To Live In Singapore?

Bugis is supposedly Singapore’s midtown – an area between the fringe regions and the city centre. But ever since South Beach Residences and the ongoing Ophir-Rochor Corridor, it’s seemed that the epicentre is slowly moving to Bugis itself. There have…

• 31 Jan 2024
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We Uncover 6 Of Singapore’s Most Unusual Properties (Yes, One Includes A Free Balcony!)

As much as some people think that Singapore properties are quite safe and “boring” by nature, we have several really interesting and quirky projects that most people don’t know about. Some of them may have been born out of a…

• 31 Jan 2024
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29 Most Affordable Condos Near Landed Enclaves For Peace And Quiet

While some prefer bustling malls and train stations, other Singaporeans are willing to forego these for some peace and quiet. This usually means an exclusive, low-density area like a landed enclave. But if you’re priced out of a landed property…

• 18 Jan 2024
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A Landed Home For $505k? Here’s Where To Find The Cheapest Properties That Were Sold In 2023

2023 was not exactly a year for affordable properties, nor was the year before it; but even amid the post-Covid property boom, some buyers have managed to find good deals. As we move into 2024, those seeking budget-friendly homes may…

• 10 Jan 2024
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10 Unique Condos Where Most Of The Original Owners Have Not Sold Since Day 1

Most condos will see at least a few units being resold every year; but there are some that buck this trend. A rare few projects have gone for years, or even decades, with few to no resales; and this is…

• 8 Jan 2024
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17 Cheapest Freehold One-Bedroom Condo Units That’s Not In Geylang/Balestier (From $600k)

Geylang has long been the hub of the cheap one-bedder condo; but not everyone is too happy with the ones near the vice area. And as we’ve heard from buyers and realtors, Balestier may be affordable, but many of the…

• 6 Jan 2024
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20 Rare Condos That Don’t Sell Many Units Per Year (Which May Not Necessarily Be A Good Thing)

Here’s one of the indicators of a project that is also one of the least helpful to buyers – the number of transactions relative to the number of units. That’s because few transactions can go both ways, either living there…

• 26 Dec 2023
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7 Surprising Hidden Residential Plots On The Master Plan You May Not Know About

Even in a country as strict as Singapore, it’s hard to rigidly apply urban planning. Somehow or other, buildings still end up in the wrong zones; perhaps due to timing issues (the zoning rules changed while they were still there),…

• 21 Dec 2023
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13 Oldest Apartments In Singapore (From 1966): Do They Still Appreciate?

Do old condos in Singapore still appreciate in value? A while ago, we looked at the typical age of developments before they go en-bloc; and we concluded that it’s rare for private non-landed projects to last beyond their 40s. But…

• 20 Dec 2023
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27 HDB Flats With The Best Views In Singapore: Here’s Where To Find Them

What’s the most pleasant part of your HDB flat to gaze at? That’s right, the number of zeros in its resale value. But besides that, you can also consider the windows. While some HDB flats give you an unblocked view…

• 18 Dec 2023
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