If you’ve been wanting to start investing in the Metaverse or digital real estate, I’d pay attention to what the Gen Zs are doing. Many people like to dismiss the younger generations, but you’d be foolish to discount the first…
Property Stories
In a recent post on KiasuParents, there was a comment regarding a possible rental loophole when it comes to renting an HDB; one that could be used to the detriment of a tenant. This has caused a bit of worry…
Rent
For my next leasehold landed tour, I drove over to the Dairy Farm area, a part of Singapore I’m quite fond of – it’s lush, green and open but still not too far away from central Singapore. Although it’s just…
Property Stories
I think I’ve been preparing for this my whole life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in interior design. As a school kid, I remember eagerly awaiting the arrival of the yearly IKEA catalogue in the…
Design
Piccadilly Grand’s main selling point lies in its integrated nature – with direct access to Farrer Park MRT, a retail component named Piccadilly Galleria downstairs, and a childcare centre for both residents and the neighbourhood.
New Launch Reviews
With home prices at record highs, resale condos are back in the spotlight. None more so than newly MOP-ed Executive Condominiums (ECs), which are at least halfway to full privatisation. There are a couple of things to note, however: An…
Buying
As of December 2021, there’s been an ongoing debate on whether Singapore property is still attractive to foreigners. Some believe the answer is a definite no, with stamp duties hiked by a whopping 10 per cent; yet others point to…
Commentary
We want to buy 3BR (new development) for own stay with spacious rooms, quiet residential neighbourhood, near to park or park connector (for walk in the evenings) and have price appreciation potential. Currently im viewing new launches in Dist 9…
Advice
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29 Apr 2022
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Despite borders opening up around the world, the past 2 years of the pandemic have still taught many that having enough space at home is a luxury worth paying for. While many of us would be having to head back…
Resale HDB
This week, we have decided to set ourselves a little budget to find the most distinctive 1 bedroom units around. They’ve gotten a bad rep recently, but for singles and couples who aren’t intending on having kids, they do still…
Units Of The Week
Thanks to Google maps and street view, it’s quite easy to scout out a condo location these days…or is it? Over time, we’ve found that this is quite unfair to some condos (we’ve made that mistake before) – there are…
Property Picks
In 2020, I met this fascinating lady when I was out socialising. Let’s call her Ms Dollar. There were so many reasons why she left such a huge impression on me, but what truly took the cake was that she…
Investment
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27 Apr 2022
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It’s incredible how fast Singapore’s property market can change. Back in September 2019, we were warned of a massive housing glut, with around 31,948 unsold units. At the time, analysts said it would take around four years to clear. From…
Property News
The numbers are in for Singapore’s property market in Q1 2022 – and while prices are up as expected, there’s seemingly a glimmer of hope for struggling first-time buyers as the rise in prices have been tampered, and transaction volumes…
Property News
When one journey ends, another begins, so says every motivational poster with a picture of an endless highway. In late 2020, I ended a two-year journey as a solo, introverted property buyer, only to start the following year as a…
Design
Today we’re taking a tour of Holland Grove, a 99-year leasehold landed estate that I first mentioned in my second article for Stacked (on how to avoid ghosts, pests, and floods in your next property.) Located at Holland Grove View,…
Property Stories
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24 Apr 2022
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Whether it’s a legacy or a retirement plan, the motive to buy private housing can often be the return on investment. We know that, for some owner-investors, it’s less about a nice view and a pool; and more about having…
Property Picks
For most adventurous homeowners, bypassing the interior designer and designing their own home is as far as they would ever go. So it was quite astonishing to learn of a couple that not only designed but took on the jobs…
Design
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22 Apr 2022
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