Property Picks

10 New Launch Dual Key Units Still Available In 2023 (To “Avoid” ABSD)

With ABSD rates as high as it is (recently increased to 20 per cent from 17), some Singaporeans have started to look for various other options. While going overseas is one possible route, not everyone wants to deal with learning…

• 23 Aug 2023
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10 Newly Completed Condos In 2023 With Available Developer Units (The Latest List)

If you need to move in immediately but still want something as new as possible, then your best bet is any project that just received its Temporary Occupancy Permit (TOP). It’s admittedly not the cheapest time to buy, and you’re…

• 18 Aug 2023
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8 Cheapest 3-Bedder Prime District Condos Under $1.9 Million In 2023

Indeed, they do exist, but these are admittedly few and far between. If you’re okay to consider older resale condos, the following might be a way to live within the prized Core Central Region (CCR), without having to break the…

• 9 Aug 2023
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10 Less-Known Old Freehold Apartments With Spacious Units

Everyone knows the usual classification of properties in Singapore: condos, HDBs, shophouses, landed homes, etc. But there are certain subsets within each category that perhaps need more explaining (and are harder to find). For example, large freehold condos with big…

• 5 Aug 2023
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32 Cheapest Resale Condos You Can Buy For $800 Psf Or Less In 2022/23

The property market is known for its idiosyncrasies, one of which is the persistent existence of outliers regardless of the wider market’s performance. Sometimes, there are even more outliers than one would typically expect. This week, in light of the…

• 31 Jul 2023
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15 Surprisingly Cheap Freehold Condos Under $1,000 Psf In 2023

Despite all the arguments in favour of leasehold condos, there’s no getting around the fact that some Singaporeans still prefer otherwise. Perhaps nothing beats the feeling of knowing something is yours forever (in theory, at least). Or perhaps they’re just…

• 20 Jul 2023
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29 Cheapest 3-Bedders Under $1 Million In 2022/23 (Some Are Surprisingly Freehold)

2023 presents significant challenges for the average HDB upgrader looking to secure an affordable home. With many family-sized units in the new launch market hurtling towards the $2 million mark, and resale condos rapidly escalating in price, it is still…

• 11 Jul 2023
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12 Cheapest Freehold Landed Estates In Singapore In 2023 (Starting From $1.95 Million)

We’ve covered the cheapest freehold landed homes before, but this was all the way back in 2021 in the thick of the pandemic. Prices have definitely risen since then, but the appetite for an affordable freehold landed home in Singapore…

• 5 Jul 2023
• 8 min read
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9 Old Freehold Condos With Sizeable Land And Fewer Units (Below 350)

Condos with large land plots are becoming a thing of the past. Be it because of capitalism, or the lack of space such that we have to maximise every square inch of land, older condos are slowly disappearing from our…

• 30 Jun 2023
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50 Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condo Units Under $1.5 Million In 2022/23

Even with the property boom over the last few years, there are still some affordable options out there. Older resale condos can offer much bigger units, at a cost that’s still comfortable for HDB upgraders. We’ve built a list of…

• 28 Jun 2023
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21 Most Profitable Boutique Condos In Singapore And Where To Find Them

Boutique developments are a niche market segment, which may not always follow the overall property market. With fewer units, and hence few transactions, prices for these small condos tend to be more volatile; and with small land plots, these cater…

• 26 Jun 2023
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8 Famous Architect-Designed Condos In Singapore: Are They Profitable?

When we think about investing in a condo, we usually consider things like location, price, and amenities. But what about the architect behind the design? Does a big-name architect make a difference to the sales and profits of a condo?…

• 26 Jun 2023
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10 Stunning Condos With Unusually Large Balconies In Singapore

A while ago we reviewed condos with no balconies, for those who find these open-air ledges a waste of space. But for every one person who detests balconies, there’s another who loves them – and this group doesn’t just love…

• 19 Jun 2023
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9 Condos With The Biggest Swimming Pools In Singapore (Including A 160m Whopper!)

Out of all the common facilities in any condo, the pool is king. It’s the main thing a lot of home buyers look for, and the bigger and more elaborate the better. It’s one reason why projects like the Marina…

• 15 Jun 2023
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18 Rare HDB Flats With Balconies: Here’s Where To Find Them

HDB flats can be more unique than you think (just check out some of these rare floor plans here), and there’s one feature that many people often overlook: some HDB flats actually come with balconies! Balconies, typically associated with private…

• 13 Jun 2023
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5 Commonly Overlooked Condos That Are Very Convenient But In Noisy, High-Density Areas

Are you the sort who always picks function over form? Or perhaps a landlord catering to short-term and more practical tenants? If so, the following properties are worthy of consideration. They aren’t aesthetically pleasing, there’s no nearby green space, and…

• 1 Jun 2023
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5 Unique Homes In Singapore You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Live In 

Singapore may be small, but there are actually a lot of interesting homes in unsuspecting locations that you might just have never come across. Take, for instance, the landed home on top of International Plaza (in the middle of the…

• 26 May 2023
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5 Interesting 3 Bedroom New Launch Condo Layouts In 2023

New launches have gotten more creative with their layouts lately, and the keyword seems to be flexibility. 2+1 layouts, with optional studies (or studies that could reasonably be turned into bedrooms), are becoming more common. At the same time, space-efficient…

• 25 May 2023
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