Property Stories

Ask A Developer: 9 Questions With Qingjian Realty

I’m not sure if any of you share the same sentiments, but as a self-confessed property geek, I’ve always wondered what it’s like on the other side of the coin. In other words: what goes on in a developer’s mind….

• 8 Aug 2020
• 6 min read
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Anything Is Possible Until It Is Not – The Dangers of Procrastination

“Am I on track?” is a question you should ask yourself at regular intervals. Knowing the money you have and where it is going is the core of a financial plan. And by the time you reach your 40s and…

• 22 Jun 2020
• 7 min read
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The Allure Of Older Properties: Who Are Buying These Places?

“LEASE DECAY”, the ad screams, “DID YOU KNOW YOUR HDB VALUE IS $0 IN THE END, OMG”. It’s probably one of several dozen that you’ve seen on your Facebook feed, or something you’ve had screamed at you by some video…

• 24 May 2020
• 5 min read
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How To React During Any Crisis – So You Can Thrive

I was a rookie real estate agent in 2008 – during the Great Financial Crash (GFC). I was only in my 2nd year in the business. I saw fortunes being made and lost during that crisis.  So, you know the…

• 19 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 0

Loss Aversion: Why Do People Fail To Act During Downturns

You’ve probably heard these phrases countless times: “Be Fearful when others are Greedy; and be Greedy when others are Fearful.” OR “Times of Crisis represent times of Opportunity.” Afterall, one of the strongest fundamentals of savvy investing is to ‘buy…

• 15 May 2020
• 7 min read
• 2

My Contractor Almost Cost Me A $10,000 Fine – Here’s What Happened:

When Jerry Sim saw the contractor’s sketches, he was hooked: the proposed changes to the interior of his 1,400 sq.ft. unit seemed to practically double it in size. From wood beams taking full advantage of the high ceiling, to the…

• 12 May 2020
• 6 min read
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My Spouse Passed Away And I Still Have An Outstanding Loan; Here’s What Happened

Early in November 2017, Jesse (not her real name) received a call that her husband had passed away. Just a few hours earlier, at around 4am, he had been taken to the hospital with breathing difficulties; she had assumed it…

• 29 Apr 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

Why Property Agents Are Necessary For Your Property Transactions – Here Are 4 Good Reasons

At Stacked – we monitor the real estate market very closely. This means we are very aware of the business models of developers, real estate agencies and property agents themselves.  Our main concern today is that of the property agent. …

• 19 Apr 2020
• 5 min read
• 1

Taking a Long Term View on the Coronavirus

Why you shouldn’t fret.

• 1 Apr 2020
• 5 min read
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How The Coronavirus Is Affecting Real Estate In Singapore

It has been a wild ride since we last wrote about the Coronavirus in February – so much has happened since then.  As of now, the spread of COVID-19 has worsened to a state that the World Health Organisation (WHO)…

• 28 Mar 2020
• 6 min read
• 2

Not Every Home Needs To Be About Making Money, And That’s Okay

Over the past couple of years, I’ve sat down with countless individuals and families who have shared with me their stories, hopes, and housing aspirations.  There are those who simply want a home right next to their kids’ schools. And…

• 13 Feb 2020
• 6 min read
• 2

*Your* Story: Why a Condo Unit Isn’t Always the Best Option (Part II)

Jump in with our Readers as they share their unique views on why they prefer certain development-types to others!

• 5 Feb 2020
• 7 min read
• 3

My Story: Why a Condo Unit Isn’t Always the Best Option (Part I)

This one might come as a bit of a surprise.

• 3 Feb 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

A Tale Of 2 Couples: A Good View Or $866k* Profit?

We often hear about those who’ve made a profit in real estate. Which is no real surprise given how these headlines are usually the attention grabber. “$1.1 million profit in 5 years” It sucks you in, and you often end…

• 15 Jan 2020
• 7 min read
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A Tale of Two Properties: How My Leasehold Property is worth $300k More Than a Friend Who Bought a Freehold Property

Back in early 2013, I was engaged in a discussion with a friend about freehold property and leasehold property as an investment as we were both looking for an investment property. It started off quite innocently but very quickly led…

• 28 Aug 2019
• 5 min read
• 3

Super Penthouse: Luxury Bungalows in the Sky

You might have heard the term super penthouse being bandied about a lot in the past couple of weeks. Which is of no surprise given the extraordinary news of the most expensive condo purchase in Singapore thus far by James Dyson. In luxury…

• 30 Jul 2019
• 3 min read
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First time home buyer in Singapore: Our personal condo list

This post is part of a series that covers our experiences on buying our first resale condo in Singapore: First time home buyer in Singapore: Our personal home buying experience First time home buyer in Singapore: Why we chose to…

• 1 Jul 2019
• 3 min read
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First time home buyer in Singapore: Condo viewing checklist

This post is part of a series that covers our experiences on buying our first resale condo in Singapore: First time home buyer in Singapore: Our personal home buying experience First time home buyer in Singapore: Why we chose to…

• 14 Jun 2019
• 2 min read
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