Property Picks

27 New Launch Dual Key Condos To “Avoid” ABSD In 2023

Whether it’s for extended families or rentals, dual key units are one way to split your property and avoid the Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD). There is, however, a wide range of dual-key layouts; and not all are equal. Some…

• 28 Apr 2023
• 5 min read
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7 Huge Developments With Over 1,000 Units You Move Into In 2023

There’s a slew of 1,000+ unit mega-developments that are finally being finished this year; and while most of them are sold out, there’s always a chance that sellers are out there. After all, some of the projects are nearing the…

• 25 Apr 2023
• 9 min read
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44 Rare Landed Homes Within A Condo Development: Here’s Where To Find Them

Some home buyers want to live in a landed unit but don’t want the hassle of maintaining the façade, or their own pool, gym, etc. Besides cluster housing, there is one other solution: you can look for condo projects that…

• 19 Apr 2023
• 7 min read
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19 Cheapest 3-Bedroom Condo Units Under $1 Million In 2023

It may just seem like there’s never a good time to buy a property. From the scares during the pandemic to fears that you are buying at a property market high as everyone scrambled to buy, and to the high-interest…

• 17 Apr 2023
• 6 min read
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43 Cheapest One-Bedroom Condo Units In 2023 (Starts From $530k)

For anyone under 35 and single, it’s not the best situation to be in if you are looking for a home to call your own. You can’t buy an HDB or BTO, and as a single income, it can be…

• 10 Apr 2023
• 6 min read
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The Ultimate List Of 220 Condos With Sea/Waterfront Views

For some buyers, a condo just doesn’t feel like a luxury unless you’re overlooking the water. Unfortunately, greenery or low-density housing is much easier to promise than a lasting sea view in Singapore – due to our limited land space,…

• 29 Mar 2023
• 8 min read
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4 Biggest New Launch Condos In 2023 You Need To Know About (Above 600 Units)

With the current high-interest rates and unpredictable economic situation (just look what happened to Credit Suisse), it makes it even more crucial for those who are shopping around for a new home to pick the right one. This week, we’ve…

• 28 Mar 2023
• 6 min read
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6 New Launch Condos With Interesting Selling Points In 2023

With the effects of high-interest rates perhaps taking their toll, we can see that recent new launches haven’t hit the highs of previous launches in 2021/22 that would easily sell 70 to 80 per cent of their stock over the…

• 18 Mar 2023
• 8 min read
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5 Crazy Intriguing Homes In Singapore And Where To Find Them

As small as Singapore is as a country (you can apparently walk from one end to the other in 14 hours), you might still be surprised at some of the very unique homes that you can find in our little…

• 14 Mar 2023
• 5 min read
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26 Resale 3-Bedder Condos That You Can Buy For Under $1 Million In 2023

The bad news is, the Buyer’s Stamp Duty has gone up by the time we’re writing this. The good news is, these resale three-bedders are priced so low, they’re not even affected by the recent rise in BSD. Some may…

• 17 Feb 2023
• 7 min read
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7 Notable New Launch Condos Near An MRT Station In 2023

Whether you’re a homeowner or a landlord, having an MRT station nearby is still a major draw; and given the fewer launches in 2023 (compared to 2020/21), it’s important to be a bit more picky. There’s also just the “small”…

• 21 Jan 2023
• 9 min read
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An EC Made $1.38m In Profits? 10 Most Profitable Executive Condos In The Past 10 Years

When it comes to Executive Condominiums (ECs), the dream is to buy and sell at a tidy profit right after the five-year Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP). While this is a common practice, the results differ significantly between projects. The most…

• 9 Dec 2022
• 10 min read
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7 Cheapest New Launch Condos With 3 Bedrooms Under $2 Million In 2022

With even OCR new launches priced at $2,000+ psf, it’s an unofficial truth that HDB upgraders are mostly priced out. The chances of getting a family-sized condo unit, with a quantum of $2 million or under, seem to dwindle with…

• 14 Oct 2022
• 9 min read
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6 Most Interesting Homes In Singapore And Where To Find Them

A common criticism is that Singaporean homes are all “cookie-cutter”, with developers seldom daring to take risks. But some developers have managed to be bold despite the risk of five-year deadlines and ABSD rates; or built interesting homes in the…

• 3 Oct 2022
• 6 min read
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6 Hard To Find New Launch 2-Bedders With Easily Enclosed Kitchens

It’s always the same thing in new launches these days. For the bigger 3, 4, and 5 bedroom units, these will always come with enclosed kitchens. But for 2 bedroom units? Finding one that has an enclosed kitchen is almost…

• 10 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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$340,000 For An Apartment? Here Are 6 Surprisingly Affordable Homes You Can Find In Old Shopping Malls

While we’ve yet to see the results from Lentor Modern, we’ve seen from the sales figures of integrated projects like Piccadilly Grand and Pasir Ris 8 that Singaporean’s just love their convenience. But given the high prices of these projects…

• 8 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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8 Old Freehold Shopping Centres You Can Surprisingly Buy A Home In (With PSF Prices You Can’t Find Today)

Before the popularity of online shopping, many Singaporeans would have been to Queensway Shopping Centre to browse all the sporting shoes on offer. While the shopping centre has seen better days, it still remains relatively well populated on the weekends. …

• 30 Aug 2022
• 8 min read
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10 Stunning Rooftop Infinity Pools That You Can Find In A Condo

Did you know that the infinity pool was invented as early as the 1960s by American architect John Lautner? It may be surprising to hear as it does seem like a recent invention, given how modern it looks. But thanks…

• 17 Aug 2022
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