Property Picks

6 Lesser-Known Townhouses In North Singapore For More Space

Townhouses are a rare breed of having a landed home feel (and space), without having to compromise on facilities and security. If you’ve been following this series, I’ve recently covered townhouses in the West and East of Singapore. As such,…

• 27 Mar 2022
• 12 min read
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7 Spacious Townhouses In East Singapore For A Good Mix Of Space & Facilities

Ever since the start of my series on landed property in Singapore, there has been a number of requests for reviews of properties in the East, so this week we’ll be looking at 7 townhouses in East Singapore. These span…

• 20 Mar 2022
• 11 min read
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7 Rare Townhouses In West Singapore For Those Looking For Space And Facilities

Given the interest in bigger living spaces we’ve seen since 2020, it seemed appropriate to do a series on townhouses in Singapore. I suppose as, like real landed houses, townhouses (and cluster houses) offer more space, but often at lower…

• 15 Mar 2022
• 11 min read
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10 Generously Sized Condos With Less Units (Only 360 And Below)

Sometimes it’s not just about the land area, but the number of units as well. And so while we’ve covered mega-developments, and bigger-sized ones, here’s an interesting equation to think about: big land developments with a comparatively small number of…

• 8 Mar 2022
• 10 min read
• 0

10 Bigger-Sized Condos With Less Units For Lower Density Living (400,000 Sqft And Up)

In land-starved Singapore, having a home with a big estate can really be a major selling point. And while it isn’t universally true, a condo with a bigger land area often means more facilities or better spacing between blocks. So…

• 2 Mar 2022
• 9 min read
• 1

5 Affordable 4-Bedder Condos In Low-Density (Landed) Areas Below $2 Million

Despite our urban planners’ best efforts, Singapore is still a bit of a concrete jungle. It explains the sky-high prices in places like Bukit Timah, and other low-density zones. Not all of us have the budget to enjoy landed housing…

• 23 Feb 2022
• 6 min read
• 0

The Property Unicorn (Part 2): 6 Duplex Condo Units With Lift Access To Both Floors

In today’s endemic world, it seems that one of the key trends to emerge in Singapore is the Desperate Desire for more living space, something I myself am suffering from. Many of our most popular articles last year were all…

• 6 Feb 2022
• 11 min read
• 1

A List Of 50 Trendy Walk-Up Apartments For Alternative Home Buys

Walk-up apartments are getting increasingly popular right now, with larger condos being too pricey. It’s usually quite a niche choice, as they are a lot older in age and typically do not come with any facilities, to begin with (yes,…

• 23 Jan 2022
• 7 min read
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The Property Unicorn: 5 Duplex Apartments With Lift Access To Both Floors

Many people like the idea of a duplex apartment (just like an HDB Maisonette). You often get separate living spaces so it’s more private, and sometimes you might even get a high ceiling in the living/dining area – which is…

• 9 Jan 2022
• 7 min read
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6 Most Affordable New Launch 4 Bedroom Condos Going Into 2022

There’s no avoiding the fact that 2022, like the previous year, is still going to be a pricey time to be buying a home. Even new cooling measures are more likely to slow price increases, rather than bring big discounts….

• 7 Jan 2022
• 10 min read
• 0

6 Integrated Developments For Under $1.5 Million For Ultimate Convenience (In 2021)

For many homebuyers, integrated developments are dream homes – attached shops, eateries, and an MRT station makes them practically self-contained. On the flip side, prices are high in 2021; and the high demand for these properties has left many buyers…

• 12 Dec 2021
• 8 min read
• 0

6 Lowest Priced New Launch Two Bedroom Units For Young Couples (Under $1.2 Million)

We can’t get around the fact that home prices are, well, crazy in 2021. It’s a rough time for young couples who, for whatever reason, are unable to buy HDB flats but are looking to settle down. And so for…

• 2 Dec 2021
• 8 min read
• 0

9 Generously Sized 2,000+ Sqft Condo Units At $2 million Or Under

Among new launches, 2,000+ sq. ft. is a size you usually see with penthouse units, or some landed homes. However, it’s the kind of space that some extended families may need; or the kind of space you’re used to, if…

• 30 Oct 2021
• 9 min read
• 0

10 Freehold 1,200+ Sqft Condos For $1.5 Million Or Under For Families

Larger condos are almost a must for HDB upgraders. Let’s face it, most people don’t consider it an “upgrade” if it’s smaller than their old HDB flat. But for some, owning a 99-year leasehold property is just disconcerting. So it…

• 21 Oct 2021
• 9 min read
• 0

10 Iconic Condos In Singapore’s History (And Present!)

With Singapore’s ever changing landscape, you see new buildings sprout up all the time. While many of the condos are increasingly generic looking, there are still some iconic gems (both from Singapore’s history and current day) that is worth knowing…

• 18 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

9 Relatively New Condos With 3 Bedroom Units (1,200+ Sqft For $1.4 million Or Less)

For those of you who’ve been on the hunt for a private property, it may seem like property prices are always on the up. As of 2020, we even started to see condos below 500 sq. ft. reach the $1.3…

• 16 Oct 2021
• 9 min read
• 0

9 Upcoming New Launches To Look Forward To As 2021 Comes To An End

As we enter the last quarter of 2021, demand for private homes continues unabated. Covid-19 has pushed many buyers to look at the resale market because of construction delays. There’s also a bigger focus on size, sometimes even at the…

• 8 Oct 2021
• 8 min read
• 0

11 Biggest Land Size Freehold Condos In Singapore For More Spacious Living (500,000 Sqft And Up)

Whether you’re upgrading or getting your first home, 2021 is a tough year. Prices are high, and it can be hard to find a three or four-bedder within your budget. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the…

• 30 Sep 2021
• 10 min read
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