The Commodore is located along Canberra Drive in what I would say is arguably the better-situated plot between the two (for now, at least).
New Launch Reviews
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21 Nov 2021
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Common wisdom holds that, because of their 99-year lease, older HDB flats should see a steeper depreciation than newer ones. For many homeowners, it’s a good reason to sell and upgrade early. It was even a big point of online…
Resale HDB
Welcome to the last BTO guide of the year – our November 2021 BTO Launch Guide to help you choose the most suitable unit. This time, there will be 4,501 units across 6 estates on offer including the first Prime…
BTO
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19 Nov 2021
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31 min read
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On 22nd October this year, the unthinkable happened: Golden Mile Complex, long assumed to be next for demolition after Pearl Bank, was slated for conservation. A win for Singapore’s architectural milestones to be sure; but with regard to property investors…
En Bloc
Senja Parc View is one of the newer HDBs in Bukit Panjang. In fact, it was part of the October 2010 BTO launch along with another non-mature launch at Sengkang, Anchorvale Horizon.
Editors' Pick
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17 Nov 2021
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20 min read
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It may be a recurring theme for a while, but that seems to be no let-up to the demand for bigger units in Singapore. Despite the age of some of these developments (not just freehold, 99-year leasehold as well), people…
Units Of The Week
Property in Singapore is booming. For some who took the plunge in 2020, they may already have seen paper gains in recent resale transactions in 2021. Now I’m not here to create more FOMO to encourage you to buy a…
Buying
Did you know that in the UK, it wasn’t too long ago that living in a tall building was considered to be the opposite of luxurious living? But that’s slowly changing. Increasingly, tall buildings are being regarded as a sign…
Analysis
CanningHill Piers traces its recent history back to Liang Court, which is named after its developer, Singapore’s richest local-born citizen, Goh Cheng Liang.
New Launch Reviews
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14 Nov 2021
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52 min read
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Buying property can be daunting, and more so if you’re single. And even more so if you’re an introvert. In my mid-30s, I felt it was time to take a deep breath and dive into the property market. The government…
Property Stories
One person’s hype is another person’s “must-buy” condition. However, sometimes unusual selling points fail to be made known due to the overwhelming number of facilities; or even in listings (that’s partly why we make videos about cool condo units). It’s…
Buying
Hi, I’m a big fan of your articles and analysis. I’m currently looking for a 2BR apartment in the Upp Thomson area for my own stay and I’ve taken an interest in Meadows at Peirce, Thomson Grand, and Thomson Impressions….
Advice
When you watch property videos on YouTube or Netflix, beachfront houses are always portrayed as the creme de la creme in real estate. I’ve always thought that we’d already destroyed all the beautiful waterfront landed houses in land-scarce Singapore –…
Property Stories
With the new PLH model housing unveiled, the question on everyone’s mind seems to be: is it worth it? While living in an area like Rochor seems nice, the slew of restrictions involved are jaw-dropping. In fact, we’d say these…
BTO
While it seems that Singapore is slowly opening up, and Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) are popping up ever so often – the construction delays plaguing the country do not seem to be improving. Perhaps things may get better from December…
Units Of The Week
Let’s start with a scenario. Condo A – freehold, nearer to an MRT station, and new. Condo B – leasehold, further away from an MRT station, and 6 years older in age. Now, based on these characteristics, which development do…
Analysis
Treelodge@Punggol may not be the oldest HDB development in Punggol, but it’s certainly a pioneering one.
HDB Reviews
Asset progression, wealth progression, upgrading… we Singaporeans have all sorts of names for it, but the general idea is the same: using your existing property as a stepping stone, toward a bigger or more luxurious home (or just one with…
Buying
