Tengah is a new town, so there will be a lot of “firsts” over the coming years. At the helm is a new Executive Condominium (EC), which will be in the Plantation Way area of Tengah. Built to blend into…
Buying
Continuing our hunt for the most affordable units in the market, this week we’ve lined up five budget-friendly three-bedroom units starting from just $970,000. That said, do note that some of these picks are well-lived in, so if you are…
Units Of The Week
In this week’s episode, we step into Edith and Ryan’s vibrant four-room BTO in Kallang. With their two kittens, Waffle and Churro, this cozy home serves as a haven where they relax, host friends, and express their personalities through fun,…
Living In
Executive Condominiums (ECs) are intended as a stepping stone between HDB housing and private condos; a sort of “sandwich class housing” if you will. So when these ECs go on the secondary market, a common assumption is that they’ll still…
Analysis
Some may claim that a drawback of HDB living is how crowded it gets. Now that’s subjective, as some homeowners like the communal sense; and with the size of today’s mega-developments, even some HDB projects look quieter. As a case…
Resale HDB
Unless you’re in a high-income bracket or have help from parents, not many first-time buyers can start with a condo. This has been true for a long time, and it’s certainly true in the pricey 2024 market. However, we’ve put…
Property Picks
In this week’s episode, we explore a tranquil, 120-square-metre home along Balestier Road, designed as a serene retreat for the owner’s semi-retired parents. Prioritising simplicity and timeless design, the space features a balanced mix of raw and refined materials, carefully…
Living In
A few weeks back, we visited Clover Avenue, and when exploring the neighbourhood I realised it was fairly close to Junction 8/Bishan MRT. On Google Maps, I saw some houses even closer to Junction 8, located right across the road….
Editors' Pick
Singapore real estate is in its own class, when it comes to inflation Maybe you’ve seen this old ad going around; and granted, it’s American, but the entire world has been feeling the effects of inflation lately. Most Singaporeans can…
News
Over the years, ECs have narrowed the gap with their private counterparts; and we don’t just mean in price. It’s hard to tell the difference in terms of quality as well, and ECs have just as many creative layouts. In…
Editors' Pick
Hi, I wish to seek advice on whether to get a second BTO or stay at my current one. I’m in my mid 30s and currently own a 4-room flat from 1985, with less than $150k remaining on the mortgage….
Advice
Looking for an affordable HDB flat near an MRT station? We get it – convenience and cost don’t always go hand in hand, but there are still several options if you know where to look. This week, we’ve shortlisted five of…
Units Of The Week
For everyone who thought District 15 was facing an oversupply of new launches (Grand Dunman, Tembusu Grand, and The Continuum), well, here’s a fourth new contender: Emerald at Katong. It’s a confident move from developer Sim Lian: with so many…
Buying
As the old saying goes, don’t focus on the ball but on where the ball is going. We’ve seen an explosive rise in the number of million-dollar flats in the past few years, even if they’re still the minority of…
Commentary
I wrote this before I got my keys to my soon-to-be cool studio apartment in France, but I really have to say, I am incredibly lucky that the process has been relatively smooth sailing without much unexpected nasty surprises and…
Property Stories
Love or hate them, mega-developments are an undeniable part of Singapore’s property market landscape. With population growth and the redevelopment of large, older plots, these expansive projects will only become more common. On paper, they offer plenty of benefits –…
Buying
Speak to some agents and sellers, and you may be told the tide has turned: the housing supply crunch is over, and it’s buyers who now have more negotiating power. There’s also a dip in private home prices between July…
Commentary
It’s not every day that you see two new launch condos popping up right next to each other in quick succession. Nava Grove, located just beside Pinetree Hill (perhaps a little too close for some), is launching at a busy…
Buying