Hi! Thanks for entertaining our queries! We have a budget of about $2 million, and more important than bedrooms (1-3 is fine) is that we would like to have at least 2 toilets. Haha… my wife is quite careful and…
Advice
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25 Feb 2022
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A few years ago, not many buyers would have been eager to buy a flat halfway through its lease. In fact, it was commonly pitched to HDB flat owners that they should quickly upgrade before depreciation took its toll. The…
Resale HDB
We recently featured a stunning duplex penthouse unit with a spiral staircase in the East. It’s certainly a unique feature to have in a house, and when done right, it serves as a great focal point to draw your attention…
Units Of The Week
Despite our urban planners’ best efforts, Singapore is still a bit of a concrete jungle. It explains the sky-high prices in places like Bukit Timah, and other low-density zones. Not all of us have the budget to enjoy landed housing…
Property Picks
While most new launches that you’ll see today have pretty regularly shaped and efficient layouts (these are naturally easier to sell), some are truly quite the oddball. If you’ve been shopping around in the resale market too, you might have…
Decor Advice
When I first saw a unit listed at Clementi Park, a condo development built in 1986 by CDL and located in Sunset Way, I felt that I had found the answer to my housing prayers. Here’s why: Located in West…
Property Stories
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22 Feb 2022
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In the recent budget 2022 announcement, the government said it would raise property taxes starting next year. While the increment isn’t significant for most homeowners, it adds to a series of mounting costs for investors and landlords; and we expect…
Investment
We recently wrote about a horrible renovation story in Singapore, and it was clear it struck a chord with many of you. Many wrote in to share similar experiences, and some had helpful tips and advice for homeowners who are…
Design
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20 Feb 2022
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With home prices high across the board, there will be some buyers who are now wondering if 2022 is the right time to commit to a private property. A resale flat can seem to offer more space at a lower…
Buying
Welcome to the first BTO guide of the year – our February 2022 BTO Launch Guide to help you choose the most suitable unit. This time around is slightly smaller than the November 2021 BTO launch, there will be 3,953…
BTO
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18 Feb 2022
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Hey Stacked Homes editor, Thank you for your great content. We’re a family of 3 with a 4 year old son and we live near Hougang and are upgrading to a 3 bedroom condo. We work in the Kallang and…
Advice
The resale flat market is booming in 2022, with prices rising for 19 consecutive months as of end-January. But just because there’s a surge in demand, that doesn’t mean every buyer will settle for any old flat (and neither should…
Resale HDB
Despite Singapore being an island state, having views of the water isn’t as common as you might think. As such, waterfront views in Singapore are always priced at a premium. After all, who doesn’t want to wake up to blue…
Units Of The Week
With rental rates at a six-year high, both landlords and tenants are eyeing their existing leases. For landlords, it may be time to crank up the rental prices; for tenants, now may be a time to extend the lease if…
Rent
Who doesn’t like to enjoy a nice cup of coffee, while relaxing beneath a canopy of foliage and flora? It’s probably the number one guilty pleasure of many Singaporeans today – paying over the top for coffee in an aesthetic…
Decor Advice
As a Chinese, my behaviour and thoughts are influenced by superstitions and beliefs that my parents and relatives planted in me, while I was growing up. Yet, I was not alone, as I observed the same traits in my social…
Analysis
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15 Feb 2022
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The news of cooling measures in December 2021 came as a relief to many, but January’s numbers have thrown a wet towel over some homeowners’ hopes. Resale flat prices seem to be higher despite the cooling measures, and it begs…
Property News
As at the time of writing, Villa Marina is 23 years old, so it’s certainly no spring chicken. Maybe it’s a function of its age, but I do believe that Villa Marina has been overlooked by most people mainly because it has such larger-than-life neighbours.
Condo Reviews
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13 Feb 2022
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21 min read
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