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TODAY’S OPINION by Ryan J

“We Treated Our Flat As A Liability” How One Couple Paid Off Their HDB In 15 Years

Paying off the home loan early isn’t the universally right move for everyone: it can tie up a lot of money in a property asset. But there are homeowners who aim to do just this, and some have ambitious goals...

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Condo Profits Averaged $270K In 2024 Sub Sales Could This Grow In 2025?

Condo Profits Averaged $270K In 2024 Sub Sales: Could This Grow In 2025?

17 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 5 min read
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Slower Sales At One Marina Gardens And Bloomsbury Residences: A Sign That Buyer Sentiment Is Cooling?

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5 Cheapest 4 Room HDB Flats Near An MRT From $468k

5 Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats Near An MRT From $468k

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Why This Architect Chose A Dual-Key Condo (Even Though He Was Set On A BTO)

16 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 6 min read
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How We Made $270k From A $960k Condo Bought During COVID: A Buyer’s Case Study

16 Apr 2025 by Cheryl | 6 min read
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The Hard Truth About Buying A Home With Your Partner In Singapore (Most People Don’t Talk About This)

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Should You Buy A Freehold Or Leasehold Condo In 2025? Here’s The Surprising Better Performer

14 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 4 min read
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I Owned A Store In My Condo In Singapore For 10 Years: And Here’s Why I’d Never Recommend It Today

13 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 4 min read
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A Family’s Monochrome Open-Concept Home with Colour Accents

13 Apr 2025 by Stacked | 2 min read
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What Property Agents Really Look For at Viewings (That You Might Miss)

13 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 4 min read
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This Freehold Bedok Landed Estate Starts From $5.85m: But It’s Right Beside A Cheaper One

12 Apr 2025 by TJ | 7 min read
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Why Did This Bayshore GLS Site Sell For A Record $1,388 PSF: We Break It Down

11 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 6 min read
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Here Are The Biggest 3-Bedroom Condo Units For Under $2.1 Million In Singapore

10 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 7 min read
5 Biggest Resale HDB Flats Above 1,700 Sqft From $950k

5 Biggest Resale HDB Flats Above 1,700 Sqft From $950k

10 Apr 2025 by Stacked | 7 min read
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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect Singapore’s Condo And HDB Prices

9 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 6 min read
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The Hidden Risks Of Buying A Landed Home In Singapore: 6 Renovations That Could Be Illegal

9 Apr 2025 by Cheryl | 7 min read
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Freehold Penthouse Units From $2,316 Psf: A Look At The Newly-Built Ikigai In Novena

8 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 5 min read
New executive prices almost doubled in 10 years

Are New Executive Condos Still For The “Sandwich Class” In Singapore?

8 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 5 min read
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Why Being The First Seller In A Condo Can Be Risky (And How To Make It Work)

8 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 5 min read
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7 Apr 2025 by Cheryl | 9 min read
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The Hard Truth About Buying A Home With Your Partner In Singapore (Most People Don’t Talk About This)

16 Apr 2025 by Cheryl | 7 min read
Should You Buy A Freehold Or Leasehold Condo In 2025? Here’s The Surprising Better Performer
14 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 4 min read
This Freehold Bedok Landed Estate Starts From $5.85m: But It’s Right Beside A Cheaper One
12 Apr 2025 by TJ | 7 min read
Why Did This Bayshore GLS Site Sell For A Record $1,388 PSF: We Break It Down
11 Apr 2025 by Ryan J | 6 min read
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Condo

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Bloomsbury Residences Review: Unblocked Views With 2-Bedders From $1.366m In One-North

Bloomsbury Residences is a 99-year leasehold new launch in One-North. Read our in-depth review covering the showflat, pricing, appreciation potential, nearby schools, and more!

29 Mar 2025 by Cheryl | 47 min read
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We Review The July 2025 BTO Launch Sites (Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Sembawang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Woodlands)
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Where To Find The Cheapest HDB Flats In Popular Estates In 2025 (From $250,000)
22 Mar 2025 by Ryan J | 7 min read
HDB REVIEWS
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Bloomsbury Residences Pricing Review
ANALYSIS

Is Bloomsbury Residences Worth A Look? A Detailed Pricing Review Against One-North Condo Alternatives

Bloomsbury Residences launches in One-North with good differentiating factors: it’s a post-harmonisation project with newer and more efficient layouts, and some might say its facilities are a step-up from surrounding alternatives. But the most important factor, as most of us…

4 Apr 2025 by Cheryl | 13 min read
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BUYING

How We Made $270k From A $960k Condo Bought During COVID: A Buyer’s Case Study

Project Case Study: Penrose  Client Details Buyer’s Brief  Challenges they faced First Consultation: A Breakdown   Everyone loves to say, “Buy when the market is down.” It’s the golden rule of investing, the advice everyone claims they’d follow. But in reality?…

16 Apr 2025 by Cheryl | 6 min read
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INVESTMENT

7 Important Things To Know Before You Buy Any “Cheap” Johor Bahru Property 

Interest in properties in Johor Bahru (JB) has picked up again; partly due to the high property prices in Singapore and the Malaysian Ringgit hitting a record low against the Sing dollar, but also due to encouraging news about the…

1 Jun 2024 by Ryan J | 6 min read
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Finance
Should You Make A Partial Prepayment On Your Home Loan In 2024? Here’s How To Decide
6 Aug 2024 by Ryan J | 6 min read
INVESTMENT

7 Important Things To Know Before You Buy Any “Cheap” Johor Bahru Property 

Interest in properties in Johor Bahru (JB) has picked up again; partly due to the high property prices in Singapore and the Malaysian Ringgit hitting a record low against the Sing dollar, but also due to encouraging news about the…

1 Jun 2024 by Ryan J | 6 min read
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RENT
10 Cheapest Condo Rental Homes For Families In 2024 (From $2,300 Per Month)
19 Nov 2024 by Ryan J | 7 min read
SELLING
Can You Really Sell Your Home For Just $2K In Singapore? Here’s When A Fixed-Fee Property Agent May Work
27 Mar 2025 by Ryan J | 5 min read