There’s no question about it – the May 2022 BTO launch is going to be hotly contested. There will be 4,583 Build To Order (BTO) flats across five estates that will be launched – with the main draw the two…
BTO
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27 May 2022
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26 min read
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Alkaff Oasis is a newly-built HDB project that was launched in February 2016, just over 6 years ago alongside Anchorvale Plains in Sengkang and West Plains @ Bukit Batok.
HDB Reviews
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26 May 2022
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29 min read
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With shophouse sales in 2021 reaching a record $1.9 billion in Singapore, it’s clear just how much demand there is for this very niche type of property in Singapore. Shophouse living is definitely not for everyone though. Aside from the…
Units Of The Week
Singaporeans have always had a long-drawn obsession with freehold properties. So much so that for some people, there can be no reasoning with them on the freehold vs leasehold debate – even if the argument is backed with reasonable numbers!…
Property Picks
Have you ever been so enamoured with a hotel, that you were tempted to just stay inside all day instead of exploring the city? Well, I certainly have. And more often than not, it’s not your typical 5-star hotel chain…
Decor Advice
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25 May 2022
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10 min read
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In an era where unit sizes are trending down and an 800 unit development is considered a mid-sized one, the Meyer House really stands out like a sore thumb – but in a good way.
New Launch Reviews
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24 May 2022
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44 min read
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With the fresh new record of a $1.4 million HDB flat being sold at Henderson, it has yet again sparked conversations about whether HDB prices are getting increasingly unaffordable. Which brings to mind a statement from the Ministry of National…
Analysis
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23 May 2022
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12 min read
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When it comes to condo design features, novelty can sometimes get in the way of practicality. There are features that have appeal just on the basis of being new or unusual. Give it a few years, however, and you might…
Decor Advice
Serangoon Gardens is one of the most popular landed enclaves in Singapore. So when I learned about Haus@Serangoon Gardens, a 99-year leasehold, 97-unit residential enclave on a 28,402 sqm plot of land, where you can get a new landed house…
Property Stories
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22 May 2022
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9 min read
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If you haven’t heard by now, a 5-room HDB flat at Henderson just broke the record for the most expensive HDB ever transacted – at a stunning price of $1.4 million. The unit is located in City Vue @ Henderson,…
Property Picks
Honest response now: how many of you immediately asked “If not rich how to buy property in my 20’s” the moment you saw this headline? That’s one of the things we’re going to talk about below. The fact is, plenty…
Buying
Hi there, Thanks for your message. Info especially condo reviews on your website are very informative and useful. This helps in selection and decision-making. Currently, I’m exploring 4BR in Kopar, One Pearl Bank, and Amber Park, and 3BR in The…
Advice
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20 May 2022
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14 min read
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Belvia DBSS has a lease start date of 2014 and was built by CEL Development. Located in Bedok, this DBSS appeared in the news not too long ago.
HDB Reviews
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19 May 2022
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26 min read
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With the very recent news that a Henderson HDB flat has been sold for a new record of $1.4 million, it only seems like the ceiling for what people are willing to pay for HDB flats in Singapore will be…
Units Of The Week
The last time we did an article on profitable condos, this was by a ratio of the highest profitable-to-unprofitable transactions since 1995. But with the various cooling measures and different policies throughout the years, sometimes looking at transactions dating so…
Property Picks
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18 May 2022
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13 min read
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When it came to renovating my flat, I learnt my lesson from my property search – I needed help. I knew I needed an interior designer, less so for design because I was pretty sure of how I wanted my…
Design
Singaporeans expect quite a bit from their property agents, given the service fees they pay. You may be surprised, however, to learn how limited the job scope technically is; quite a number of services provided are not actually within the…
Commentary
LIV@MB is located close to some of the fanciest houses in the East, in the heart of District 15. Famed for its seaside lifestyle and proximity to the CBD, LIV@MB offers buyers highly practical layouts while enjoying an 80% emphasis on landscaping and the promise of unblocked landed views from the rooftop.
New Launch Reviews
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16 May 2022
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53 min read
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