While it seems that many people around us have been traveling and things are opening up, we still aren’t out of the woods yet where the pandemic is concerned. And so there are still a fair number of people working…
Units Of The Week
It’s nearly a cliche by now that every Singaporean’s dream is to buy a condo. Whether it is in the hopes of making money or to chill by the swimming pool on weekends, there’s no denying that the pull is…
Property Stories
Picture this: I’m reclining on my sofa in my recently-renovated living room. I’m reading Joyful by designer Ingrid Fetell Lee. I read, “Few people would name their favourite color as gray or beige, yet our homes are often cloaked in…
Decor Advice
Sometimes it’s not just about the land area, but the number of units as well. And so while we’ve covered mega-developments, and bigger-sized ones, here’s an interesting equation to think about: big land developments with a comparatively small number of…
Property Picks
With the demand for ready-to-move-in homes during these pandemic times, many have been looking forward to 2022, where there’s a total of 36 BTO estates that will have reached the much-awaited MOP status. We recently compiled the full list, along…
Resale HDB
Whilst touring Teacher’s Housing (Landed) Estate last year, I couldn’t help noticing the condominium (Meadows @ Peirce) perched on slightly higher land next to it. Meadows enjoys many of the advantages that Teachers Housing Estate does (i.e. close to nature…
Property Stories
Parc Oasis offers buyers the opportunity to be in the centre of Jurong’s ongoing transformation.
Condo Reviews
In the past year, we’ve seen a renewed surge of interest in younger couples who are buying older (40+ year old) HDB flats. This runs contrary to attitudes from five years ago, when HDB flats were often criticised as “99-year…
Resale HDB
Hi stacked homes, I have just recently started property shopping, and I am very impressed by your insightful editorials. I would like to seek your advice on comparisons of a 3-bedder at the Warren next to the CCK MRT (17yr…
Advice
It’s a common question many homebuyers ask when looking to buy a new launch condo: is freehold or leasehold a better choice? While it may sound like a simple question on the surface, it is actually a very nuanced and…
Buying
Bigger-sized units are definitely still in vogue right now, even as we are hopefully seeing the tail end of the pandemic. Which is why we are always on the lookout for well-sized 3 bedroom units as that is the sweet…
Units Of The Week
In land-starved Singapore, having a home with a big estate can really be a major selling point. And while it isn’t universally true, a condo with a bigger land area often means more facilities or better spacing between blocks. So…
Property Picks
The old HDBs at Fajar/Saujana (in Bukit Panjang) presents a great opportunity for those looking for an affordable flat near amenities (and the LRT).
HDB Reviews
The United States Federal Reserve is indirectly behind home loan interest rates in Singapore. During the ’08 financial crisis, and Covid-19, they set interest rates to record lows, making home loans cheaper than ever in Singapore. But starting this March,…
Finance
What’s a home buyer to do, in a time of rising prices across the board and Covid-19? The answer may lie in older resale flats. While lease decay is an issue, these flats also tend to be larger, more affordable,…
Resale HDB
With prices hitting new peaks since 2021, first-time homebuyers are at a bit of a loss; this is especially true for the sandwiched demographic, who are slightly above the HDB income ceiling. Executive Condominiums (ECs) seem a natural choice here…
Buying
It’s been nearly a year since we last wrote our article on the 13 condos with the most unprofitable transactions. How time flies. I’ve previously gone into further detail with why Stellar RV and The Tennery performed the way they…
Analysis
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Ever since 2019, HDB upgraders have made up the bulk of private home buyers. A combination of rising demand, with record-high resale flat prices, has further made the past 2 years seem like an ideal time for those seeking condo…
Finance
