Property Stories

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Search For Waterfront Views + Review Of Waterfront Isle

With all the time we’re spending at home thanks to COVID-19, I had briefly entertained the idea of moving to Sentosa when prices fell below the Singapore mainland. Gorgeous views, low-density housing, a closely-knit community (according to online reviews), and…

• 17 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Review Of 1 Canberra EC + The Wider Canberra/Yishun area

Have you heard of the Yishun curse? I hadn’t till this year when I forwarded a Yishun property listing to a good friend who immediately texted back, “NEVER, NEVER move to Yishun.” This friend is usually rather a calm person,…

• 12 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: List Of 27 ECs With Big Units + Review Of Citylife @ Tampines

Having viewed a number of ECs in the last few weeks, it seems that the developments with a fewer number of units (lower-density) generally tend to be older ones. More recently-built ECs tend to have a larger number of units,…

• 1 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Personal Review Of Windermere EC

As someone wiser than me once said, first impressions can be deceptive, and my viewings at The Esparis and Windermere Executive Condominium (EC) developments last week all but confirmed this. Given The Esparis’ location next to Seashell Park (and hence…

• 26 Aug 2021
• 10 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: 4 ECs With Big Units Under $2 Million + The Esparis & The Dew Review

My search for a multi-generational home took an interesting turn last week, when I started considering Executive Condominiums (ECs), a property segment that I hadn’t even known existed prior to this house hunt! In last week’s article, I listed out…

• 18 Aug 2021
• 9 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: I Compiled 13 ECs With Big Sizes And Fewer Units (400 And Below)

In my very 1st article for Stacked, I outlined the key criteria I had for selecting my next multi-generational home, one of which was a location within walking distance to cafes and shops and in a neighbourhood that my Mother…

• 10 Aug 2021
• 8 min read
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We Sold Our District 10 Home On Carousell: Here’s How We Did It

Selling your home is one of the most stressful things to manage. In fact, many have told us they enjoy buying far more than selling. As such, most prefer to use a property agent (that way you don’t need to…

• 2 Aug 2021
• 7 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: The Pros And Cons Of Buying An Old, Resale Condo With En-bloc Potential

Last week, I concentrated my property hunt in the Pasir Panjang region, and after finding 1 property to shortlist, I decided to expand my search to other areas this week. The 2 condos at Arcadia Road, Arcadia Gardens (also known…

• 1 Aug 2021
• 7 min read
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My Home Renovation Journey: How I Transformed An Old Resale Condo With Odd Corners + Pet Friendly

Renovations are a common headache for first-time home buyers. If you’ve talked to a contractor or interior designer, you probably know how… unpredictable the costs can get. And having pets adds yet another layer of considerations. This week, we talk…

• 29 Jul 2021
• 7 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Personal Review Of 3 Resale Condos At Pasir Panjang + Tips!

My last article ended with me concluding that our next home would most likely be a resale condo. As my mother and I want to remain in a familiar area, we decided to concentrate our search for a multi-generational home…

• 24 Jul 2021
• 7 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: 5 Little-Known Tips To Avoid Ghosts, Floods, And Pests In Your Next Home

In this first-time homebuyer’s journey series, I hope to document down my journey into buying my first home in Singapore. What I’m actually buying may be fairly unique, but the process and decision-making behind it can apply to others too…

• 18 Jul 2021
• 6 min read
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A Dream Home Or An Investment Asset? Here’s How This Couple Made Their Choice

“Why did you all buy a resale HDB? You might as well have bought a condo with that amount of money.” For couples who’ve recently bought a resale HDB in a central location, you might have encountered this reaction from…

• 17 Jul 2021
• 7 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: Single, Over 35, And Looking For A Multi-Generational Home

35 is a threshold year for many singles in Singapore. If you’re not fortunate enough to be able to afford private property, 35 is the age at which you can buy your first HDB flat and decide whether you want…

• 11 Jul 2021
• 9 min read
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I Bought A $3M Leasehold Cluster Housing Home And I Have No Regrets

Cluster housing is a bit of an unusual property choice that most wouldn’t think about immediately. A lot of Singaporeans are inclined to ask “Why not just a fully landed home?” After all, cluster homes aren’t exactly cheap – and…

• 10 Jun 2021
• 6 min read
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5 Property Deals That Got Away: These Were The Biggest Regrets Of Property Buyers

Ever heard of Laszlo Hanyecz? Perhaps not. But you may have very well heard of the guy that traded 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas.  A true story that has resonated with so many, that the 23rd of May is now…

• 26 May 2021
• 13 min read
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Hitting The SERS Jackpot: How One Singaporean Timed His HDB Purchase Just Right

To many Singaporeans, the Selective En-bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) is one of the best possible outcomes for their HDB flat. The compensation is generous, your lease is topped up to 99-years again, and you have a whole list of replacement…

• 21 May 2021
• 7 min read
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Our Resale HDB Buying Journey: $700k+ Home At SkyTerrace@Dawson (Ethnic Quota Helped)

From the long wait for Permanent Resident (PR) status, to the process of house hunting, finding an HDB flat can be a challenge. But this week we spoke to A, who recently managed to find a new home with a…

• 10 May 2021
• 10 min read
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We Bought Our First Home On Carousell: Here’s What We Learnt

The digital aspects of Singapore’s private property market have grown to new proportions – from a time when people didn’t trust online listings, to today when you can buy a house by tapping on your phone. In this week’s property…

• 16 Apr 2021
• 6 min read
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