At first glance, Skyline I & II @ Bukit Batok probably looks like any other relatively new HDB project, with clean lines and at a towering nearly 40 stories high.
HDB Reviews
We last did our ultimate new launch cheat sheet in April 2021 (see here), and since it’s coming to the end of the year, it seemed timely to provide an update on the amount of stock left if you are…
Buying
A while back, I wrote about freehold waterfront condos at Balestier (most waterfront properties in Singapore are 99-years leasehold in nature). The feedback from my Mom, who grew up in the area, was: “What river? It’s a big drain!” (Fact…
Property Stories
The first PLH model flats, River Peaks I & II, are part of the November BTO launch. It’s crunch time for some homebuyers, who are now faced with a tough choice: do they act as potential guinea pigs and go…
BTO
Have you ever been to someone’s home, only to find that the space just doesn’t feel as luxurious in person? The way the drawers close, the way the floor feels as you walk across it barefooted. Even the kitchen countertops…
Decor Advice
With resale flat prices at an eight-year high, most buyers in 2021 are focused on negotiating the price. While that’s the crux of the purchasing decision, haggling over numbers sometimes draws attention from other things you can negotiate. Sometimes, a…
Resale HDB
Mori at Guillemard Road belongs to the ‘newest’ generation of enbloc sales, with Roxy-Pacific having only acquired the plot of 15 terrace houses back in November 2020 for $93m.
Editors' Pick
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27 Nov 2021
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41 min read
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A post on Reddit reported that since 2009, household income has outpaced the rise in property prices, which precipitated rave online comments on the credibility of the report. It’s an intriguing stat, isn’t it? Does this explain why property prices…
Analysis
Hi Stacked Homes, Wanted to get your views on freehold condos around Stevens. I noticed that many of those that are launched around 2010 or so (during the recovery period I assume) have been loss-making, such as Glyndebourne, while those…
Advice
It’s a Saturday night. You’re about to go on a first date and have spent hours looking for the perfect outfit. You get your hair styled and slather on some cologne (or perfume, for the ladies). You even spend the…
Editors' Pick
As a self-professed introvert, I’m used to doing things on my own. But after months of fruitless solo property hunting, I finally conceded that I needed a property agent. It was just after Circuit Breaker ended in 2020 when I…
Property Stories
In continuation with our theme for well-sized units, this week is no different, as we’ve scoured the mess that is PG listings to surface a few interesting ones. To up the ante too, we’ve decided to also look for units…
Units Of The Week
While most people can grasp basic concepts like “good location” or “good facilities”, the top gainers are almost always a surprise. Some of them can seem old and worse for wear, yet top the charts. Others can be in a…
Editors' Pick
Last week, I headed over to explore the waterfront landed homes at Pasir Ris. In short, I concluded that they are close to nature, have a beautiful waterfront but are a tad crowded (at least the nearby beach and park…
Property Stories
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22 Nov 2021
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10 min read
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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
