In this Stacked Pro breakdown: – We studied over 30 resale transactions at Treasure at Tampines to uncover if early buyers actually profited more– See how a mere 6–12 month difference in purchase timing impacted returns — sometimes up to…
Pro
A common attitude toward new launches is that “earlier is better.” We’ve been ingrained in thinking that the sooner we buy, the lower the price, due to developer discounts or early bird pricing. But before you rush to put down…
Property Investment Insights
With recent fears of an escalating trade war, we’ve seen more buyers switch to a nervous, “wait and see” approach. This is despite the risk of rising prices, and potentially having to pay more for their home later (or worse,…
Property Market Commentary
In this week’s episode, we explore a Japanese-inspired apartment designed to evoke simplicity, calmness, and a deep connection to nature. The home reworks the conventional apartment layout to create an open, fluid environment, incorporating natural materials, varied floor levels, and…
Living In
The Core Central Region is about to be a new frontier again. This is where the spotlight will be for the next part of the year – heck, for most of the year, in fact. About 14 new launches of…
News
Most landed estates have their own playground, but these can vary in size and offerings, from tiny spaces to ones with entire basketball courts. Singapore being land-scarce, smaller playgrounds are more common than big ones. Hence, when I saw that…
Landed Home Tours
Most landlords and agents agree that, with housing supply stabilising after Covid, the rental market is set to soften. But there are also contradictory opinions: some property agents have also pointed to 60 per cent ABSD rates as a sign…
Rental Market
This is a continuation of the previous week’s list, where we check out the most affordable two and three-bedder condo units near some of the most desirable schools. If you don’t see the school you’re looking for here, check out…
Property Picks
Following last week’s roundup of the cheapest 4-room flats near MRT stations, this week we’re shifting focus to 5-room units—ideal for those who need more space, but don’t want to give up convenience. These aren’t the flashiest homes on the…
Units Of The Week
The blunt truth is, most Singaporeans are not enticed by the idea of renting out their home. Some are intentional, dedicated landlords for sure – but for the majority, the thought of chasing rental income, dealing with tenants, having strangers…
Homeowner Stories
We’re familiar with the tagline about all schools being good schools. But it’s also a reality that some schools are more popular, and some parents will move just to ensure their child gets placed there. That’s quite the call to…
Property Picks
The first property I bought was a disaster. This was during the 2008–2013 boom, when most investors were raking in gains. But I fell for bad advice and peer pressure to buy a condo too early. The data was cherry-picked,…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: – We uncover why most CCR shoebox units are underperforming in capital gains—even after holding periods of over eight years.– See how ABSD can completely wipe out any meaningful returns, unless you structure your investment…
Pro
In this Stacked Pro breakdown: – We spotlight the districts where resale 3-bedders now rival new 2-bedder prices– Uncover options offering up to twice the space for a similar price tag– Plus: Side-by-side comparison tables to make your next move…
Pro
In this Stacked Pro breakdown: – We break down which districts saw three-bedders outperform two-bedders in both capital appreciation and rental yield– Reveal the areas where the price gap between a resale 3-bedder and a new 2-bedder is now under…
Pro
In this Stacked Pro breakdown: – We reveal which regions saw the highest growth in $PSF and quantum– Show how resale units are catching up — and in some cases, offer better value than new launches– Plus: A case study…
Pro
Some home buyers have the idea that, if they skip the buyer’s agent, they’ll save money or have an easier time: this is because HDB flat buyers are expected to pay their own agent, whilst in private property, sellers’ agents…
Property Market Commentary
When you’re buying a property, what’s one of the first things you look for? Besides schools, we bet its proximity to work. No one relishes the thought of living an hour or more away from their workplace, and making that…
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