This isn’t the first time we’re covering such a category (see here for the previous), but given the popularity of it, we knew we had to do it again. Except for this time, we’ve narrowed it down further to just…
Units Of The Week
Every now and then, a developer tries something new that takes off – then before you know it, every other developer is following suit, and you have the makings of a trend. But how practical are these? Will they go…
Commentary
Renovation delays are common due to Covid, and more buyers are unwilling to extend the date of vacant possession. For families waiting on the contractor, there may be a strong temptation to try and live with ongoing renovations – that…
Decor Advice
Home prices are at record highs in 2022, and now we face the threat of higher interest rates; we’re not surprised that home buyers are starting to get anxious. This leads us to that old battleground of divisive opinions: how…
Commentary
Waterfront II @ Northshore (sometimes referred to as Punggol Northshore to refer to both Waterfront I & II) is mainly known for its sweeping views of the sea as it is very rare for an HDB.
HDB Reviews
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28 Mar 2022
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24 min read
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In 1994, Jeff Bezos was a Senior Vice President of a hedge fund, not a shoddy position by any measure. But he came across a staggering stat: the Internet was growing 2,300% per year. It was a big enough revelation…
Property Stories
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28 Mar 2022
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10 min read
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Townhouses are a rare breed of having a landed home feel (and space), without having to compromise on facilities and security. If you’ve been following this series, I’ve recently covered townhouses in the West and East of Singapore. As such,…
Property Picks
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27 Mar 2022
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12 min read
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With home prices at an all-time high, buyers are looking in every possible nook and cranny for a better deal. Here’s a flicker of hope for them: developers close to their ABSD deadline are highly incentivised to move their last…
Buying
So you’ve been told to “act fast” and buy, but you’re not sure if you’re being told the truth. It’s quite the sales tactic. Fortunately, we’re here to give you back the edge by highlighting which projects are actually about…
Buying
Hi there, I am a single looking for a studio/1 bedroom unit (preferably 1 bedroom) around the RCR region with a budget of around $920k. This is an investment for now and I plan to rent it out. As such,…
Advice
There was a period in my past life when I used to play poker regularly. I was in my early 20s back then and played against opponents much older than myself – most were in their 30s and 40s. At…
Property Stories
For bigger families, 3 bedroom units are definitely a no-go. Once you have 3 kids (even if 2 were to share one room), it may only be feasible when they’re young, but once they get bigger living conditions may start…
Units Of The Week
The Sixth Avenue Residences TOP-ed in 2009 but was originally an en-bloc sale of the 48-unit Avenue Park Condo back in 1996.
Condo Reviews
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23 Mar 2022
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27 min read
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Since around 2008/9, bank home loans have been significantly cheaper than HDB Concessionary Loans. Homebuyers have been warned repeatedly that bank loans could one day be pricier than HDB loans again – but that concern has been diminished, after being…
Finance
The balloting for HDB flats can be fickle and cruel to some; and if you’re running out of time, your best bet for a new flat may be from the Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise, or an open booking…
BTO
You’ve done all your homework, and have finally found the right home after months of searching. It’s a popular new launch condo, and you submit your cheque to be part of the balloting process. There have been more than 1,000…
Analysis
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21 Mar 2022
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8 min read
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Whatever your views are on older HDBs in Singapore, there’s always been a certain charm about them. Whether it is a unique maisonette or a fan-like layout, you do get more flexibility or creativity with how you’d want it to…
Design
Ever since the start of my series on landed property in Singapore, there has been a number of requests for reviews of properties in the East, so this week we’ll be looking at 7 townhouses in East Singapore. These span…
Property Picks
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20 Mar 2022
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11 min read
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