Property Picks

11 New Launch Condos That Are Close To TOP In 2022 (Part 2)

Time flies, doesn’t it. It’s crazy to think that we have been living with the pandemic for nearly 2 years at this point. The glut of en bloc and land sales from 2017/2018 seems like such a long time ago…

• 26 Sep 2021
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10 Old Freehold Condos Near MRT With Spacious Units

There are two key things that Singaporeans love in a property: freehold status and proximity to an MRT station. Whether you’re a long-term investor or a legacy-minded homeowner, these are probably in your criteria to be shortlisted when looking for…

• 24 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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9 New Launch Condos That Will TOP In 2022 For Those Urgent To Move-In

As we near the end of Q3 2021, one sad truth is clear: Covid-19 is not going away any time soon. For those who have an urgent need to move, the resale market is a tough one to navigate at…

• 18 Sep 2021
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Here Are The Cheapest Condos Within 1 KM To A Top-10 Primary School

With changes to the Home School Distance (HSD), we’re not surprised that homebuyers are taking a second look at their shortlist. For parents whose main priority is a good school, things can be tough in 2021 – from rising prices…

• 14 Sep 2021
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16 Condos Near A Nature Reserve Or Park That Will Help Boost Your Mental Health

“One with nature” You may have heard that phrase being uttered at many a new launch project today.  There’s a reason why developers are increasingly focusing on the green and nature aspects of their projects. Studies have shown that open…

• 5 Sep 2021
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5 Lower-Priced Alternatives To The Watergardens At Canberra

The Watergardens at Canberra is proving popular already, with its attractive new launch price (we have a full review of Watergardens at Canberra on Stacked). According to UOL, about 60% of the 448 units were sold over the launch weekend,…

• 29 Aug 2021
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16 Rare Condos With Unique Conserved Buildings In CCR

If you visited the Botanic Gardens recently, you might have noticed the beautifully restored Atbara (1898) and Inverturret (1906) bungalows at the Gallop Road extension. I’m so glad that after being in a state of disrepair for many years, NParks…

• 7 Aug 2021
• 20 min read
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$1.2 Million For A Freehold Landed Property? Here Are The Cheapest Freehold Landed Estates In Singapore

Landed properties show the biggest divergence, when it comes to freehold versus leasehold. Indeed, some buyers will tell you a 99-year lease defeats the entire purpose of buying a landed home, as houses are often intended as multi-generational assets. Despite…

• 6 Aug 2021
• 7 min read
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$330,000 For A Leasehold Landed Property? Here’s Where To Find The Cheapest Landed Homes In Singapore

It’s commonly known that landed properties are the most expensive form of property. However, what’s less known is that the landed segment is a two-part market: in no other segment is the difference between freehold and leasehold so significant. In…

• 28 Jul 2021
• 6 min read
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Ultimate List Of 75 Mixed-Use Developments (Where To Find Them + Prices)

Unless you absolutely love peace and quiet, most people prioritise convenience pretty highly on their must-have list.  And while you may point out that it is really easy today to order food and groceries over delivery apps, there’s still nothing…

• 25 Jul 2021
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10 Cheapest Dual-Key New Launch Condos In 2021

With the Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) looking less “temporary” every day, most Singaporeans are priced out of owning dual properties. If you do need to move in with the in-laws and maintain privacy though – or you want rental…

• 14 Jul 2021
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6 Unique (Or Weird?) New Launch Condo Layouts For Those After Something Different

The Singapore private property market is subject to trends; that’s why you can often identify a condo’s age by its unit layouts. Condos built in the 1980’s probably have enclosed kitchens (open kitchens were not “in” until the early 2000’s),…

• 4 Jul 2021
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10 Most Affordable New Launch 4-bedroom Units Under $1,540 PSF For Families

Big units are in this pandemic season. It’s especially telling, as our recent piece on affordable 4 bedroom units in the resale category was very well received. On the ground, sales for bigger units have been moving – median unit…

• 27 Jun 2021
• 14 min read
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7 Affordable 4-Bedroom Condos For $1.1 Million Or Cheaper (For Bigger Families)

As many homeowners know, the trade-off between price and space is a painful one. It’s a real issue with HDB upgraders especially: let’s face it, it doesn’t feel like an upgrade if you’re going from a 950+ sq. ft. flat,…

• 20 Jun 2021
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10 Mega-Sized Condos In Singapore For Families That Need Space (800,000 Sqft And Up)

One of the silver linings of the pandemic is the rediscovery of time for people. Less commuting has resulted in people spending more time at home, and through that, many are reevaluating what their needs are from a home. Chief…

• 13 Jun 2021
• 11 min read
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5 New Launch, 4-bedroom Condos In The CCR For Under $2,500 PSF (2021)

The Core Central Region (CCR) is never going to be the most affordable area for homes. But the Singapore private property market is nothing but diverse; and even in this region, there are new launches that – comparatively speaking –…

• 7 Jun 2021
• 10 min read
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7 Penthouse Units At $1.5 Million Or Under In 2020/21 For More Spacious Living

Waking up with a penthouse view is on many a bucket list; or just having a living room you could play tennis in. Unfortunately, most Singaporeans are priced out of these high-end properties. But as we’re fond of pointing out…

• 4 Jun 2021
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8 New Launch Condos With High Ceiling Loft Units

There’s just something about high ceiling loft units that immediately evoke a sense of grandness to a space. While you could say it is a bit of a niche product (not everyone is willing to pay the premium for one),…

• 22 May 2021
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