Condo Reviews

I’ve Lived At Urban Vista In Tanah Merah For 6 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live Next To An MRT 

In our previous coverage of Urban Vista, we delved into the factors driving its resale market performance. This time, we shift our focus to what it’s actually like to live there, through the eyes of B and his partner. So…

• 10 Apr 2024
• 6 min read
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I’ve Lived At Northoaks EC In Woodlands For 20 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In An Old Executive Condominium

What comes to mind when you think about Woodlands?  Naturally, I’m sure many would associate it with the Causeway and the town they need to get through to get to Malaysia. But for those who haven’t considered Woodlands to be…

• 5 Mar 2024
• 7 min read
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I’ve Lived In Whistler Grand For Several Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like Staying In A Dual Key Home

One of our readers, A, approached us a while ago about upgrading from a flat to a condo unit. They’ve since moved into Whistler Grand, one of the larger condos at West Coast Vale. This week, we spoke to them…

• 17 Jan 2024
• 6 min read
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I’ve Lived In Woodleigh Residences For 3 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In A New Condo Above A Mall

The Woodleigh Residences was one of the most eagerly anticipated projects to be completed in 2023. Although it must be said, it was probably because of the Woodleigh Mall then it was the residential component. Incorporating both a mall and…

• 27 Dec 2023
• 7 min read
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I’ve Lived In Avenue South Residence For 3 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In A New Mega Condo 

Located along Silat Avenue, this project is a short walk away from the vibrant Outram Park and Tanjong Pagar, with its key selling points being unblocked views of the Greater Southern Waterfront and city skyline.  When the project was first…

• 18 Dec 2023
• 8 min read
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I’ve Lived At Neptune Court In The East Since 2014, Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In An Old Apartment

Neptune Court is an old leasehold apartment situated in Marine Vista. If you’re not familiar with the location, you might recognise it as the HDB-style development right next to the East Coast Park Expressway (ECP). Given its considerable size, HDB-like…

• 2 Dec 2023
• 6 min read
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I’ve Lived At Harbourlights Condo For 2 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live At Harbourfront

Harbourfront strikes an odd balance in the hearts of Singaporeans – it’s both a celebrated entertainment hub and a place whose residential charm might be a bit overstated. On paper, the area is a unique blend of different things that…

• 8 Nov 2023
• 8 min read
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I’ve Lived At Modena At Simei For 21 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live Just Across An MRT Station

Did you know that Simei means “four beauties” in Mandarin, and the estate’s four main streets were once named after the four beauties of Ancient China?  Often overshadowed by other neighbourhoods in the East, we rarely hear much about Simei….

• 1 Nov 2023
• 6 min read
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I’ve Lived at Casa Pasir Ris for 20 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like For Families

Commonly known as the sleepy neighbourhood located right at the end of Singapore’s East, Pasir Ris may not be top of mind for most people when it comes to looking for a new home. Some stereotypes I’ve heard over the…

• 17 Oct 2023
• 7 min read
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I’ve Lived At Treasure Crest EC In Sengkang For 5 Years: Here’s My Review Of This Executive Condo

Given how property prices have moved in the past few years, it’s been tough for families looking to stay in a condo for the facilities and lifestyle it can offer.  There are still options available in the market, however, one…

• 7 Oct 2023
• 6 min read
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I’ve Lived At Daintree Residence In Upper Bukit Timah For 2 Months: Here’s My Review Of This New Condo

Daintree Residence was expected to have a rocky start, as it launched in July 2018 – the first condo to launch after a round of cooling measures, when market analysts predicted buyers pulling back. Nonetheless, the developer remained confident of…

• 18 Jul 2023
• 7 min read
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I’ve Lived At Parc Esta At Eunos For 4 Months: Here’s My Review Of What This New Mega Development Is Like

Paya Lebar has become a new commercial hub, and that’s affected its neighbours like Eunos and Geylang in a big way. So it was no surprise that, when Parc Esta launched, buyers scrambled for a project that was one train…

• 4 Jul 2023
• 5 min read
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Stirling Residences Review: A Surprisingly Quiet But Convenient Location At Queenstown

As the new kid in this mature block, Stirling Residences aims to be a standout place to live while reaping the benefits of a mature estate. 

• 31 May 2023
• 47 min read
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I’ve Lived At The Seaview At Marine Parade For 7 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live There

For some strange reason unfathomable to those living in other parts of Singapore, East-side pride is definitely a thing. Ask anyone who has experienced living in this particular part of Singapore and they will usually tell you “East-side, best side”. …

• 29 Mar 2023
• 9 min read
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I’ve Lived At Kentish Lodge In Farrer Park For 5 Years: Here’s My Review Of This Small But Convenient Condo

District 8 has always been a melting pot of cultures (especially with the vibrant Little India area), so it’s not surprising that the area offers a wide variety of amenities as well.  The area is also set to be revitalised…

• 25 Jan 2023
• 7 min read
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I’ve Lived At Cashew Heights At Bukit Panjang For 20 Years: Here’s My Review Of This Old But Spacious Condo

For those who are not too familiar with the Bukit Panjang area, this neighbourhood located in the West is well-loved for its abundance of greenery and low-density living.  Its proximity to some of Singapore’s best nature spots like Bukit Timah…

• 17 Jan 2023
• 7 min read
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I’ve Lived At The Prive EC At Punggol For Nearly 2 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live There

Executive Condominiums (EC) are a very popular choice in Singapore, and for good reason. It comes with all the facilities that a condo would have, just at a more affordable price, and restrictions such as a 5-year MOP.  For T…

• 16 Nov 2022
• 7 min read
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I’ve Lived At The Rainforest EC For A Year: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Stay In This Family Executive Condominium

There’s always a great debate when it comes to the decision of a condo versus a resale HDB. Some people feel that condos are not worth the premium, the living spaces are typically smaller, and there are still monthly maintenance…

• 19 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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