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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
• 5 min read
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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
• 7 min read
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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
• 5 min read
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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
• 7 min read
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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
• 5 min read
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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
• 6 min read
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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
• 5 min read
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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
• 6 min read
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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
• 6 min read
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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
• 7 min read
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10 Cheapest 3-Bedder Resale Condos In 2023 Under $1 Million

An upgrade doesn’t really feel like one, if you end up having to squeeze into a smaller home than your previous flat. So it’s not surprising that HDB upgraders almost always want at least a three-bedder; and it may even…

• 4 Dec 2023
• 7 min read
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10 Biggest One-Bedroom Condos With Maximum Interior Space (From 1,000 Sqft)

In the quest for the perfect one-bedroom condo, size does matter – especially when it comes to liveable, indoor space. In today’s market, it’s easy to be misled by listings boasting spacious one-bedders, only to find out that much of…

• 25 Nov 2023
• 7 min read
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10 Cheapest Dual Key 2-Bedroom Units (Starting From $853k)

Want tenants, but don’t want to pay the 20 per cent ABSD? There’s one alternative still available: the dual-key unit. These homes are split into two sub-units, allowing you to maintain a property count of one, while having a sub-unit…

• 1 Nov 2023
• 7 min read
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Affordable Living Near Paya Lebar: Top 5 Eunos Condos To Consider

Most of us know what Singapore’s property hotspots are. Orchard, Bugis, Meyer, etc. But at today’s prices and home loan interest rates, not everyone can afford to stay in these prime locations. Well, there’s a simple solution: buy one train…

• 30 Oct 2023
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23 Convenient Condos With A Fully-Sheltered Walk To The MRT Station

We’ve all been there: unexpected rain showers making your walk to the MRT a tad bit more challenging or the scorching Singapore sun making every step feel like a marathon. While an umbrella might offer some solace, nothing beats the…

• 15 Oct 2023
• 7 min read
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10 Most Profitable Small 1-Bedroom Units In Singapore (Resale Condos Only)

We recently looked at the top-performing shoebox units, among those who bought new. But what about those who bought resale units? These 500 sq. ft. or smaller units can be even cheaper as resale; and coupled with their already low…

• 11 Oct 2023
• 6 min read
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Can Shoebox Units See Strong Capital Appreciation? Here’s Where The Most Profitable Ones Are

Shoebox units, typically around 500 sq. ft. or below, have always been popular due to their accessible price point, representing the lowest barrier to entry for those eyeing condo ownership. Save for ultra-luxurious condos, these small units are usually the…

• 3 Oct 2023
• 6 min read
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