Property in Singapore is really an ever-changing market. If you haven’t been in touch with the property market for the past few years, you may be totally lost at all the new rules, cooling measures, and just how much prices…
Analysis
Seaside Residences is a development that was launched in 2017, at a time when the market was considered to be soft.
Condo Reviews
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This week, we showcase an eclectic mix of properties from all over Singapore. From the Bartley area to Balestier, and then to Ubi, these are all areas that don’t always immediately come to mind for homebuyers today. We particularly are…
Units Of The Week
In my very 1st article for Stacked, I outlined the key criteria I had for selecting my next multi-generational home, one of which was a location within walking distance to cafes and shops and in a neighbourhood that my Mother…
Property Stories
Do “premium” stacks with good views really appreciate better? Developers are quite open about which stacks are “premium” – ask at a new launch, and the sales team will probably tell you outright. This comes with the usual host of…
Analysis
The Singapore property market has been rife with conversations about the $1.295 million resale flat in Bishan. This record-breaker was a Design, Build, and Sell Scheme (DBSS) flat, and it’s the most expensive HDB transaction to date (yes, even more…
Resale HDB
If you visited the Botanic Gardens recently, you might have noticed the beautifully restored Atbara (1898) and Inverturret (1906) bungalows at the Gallop Road extension. I’m so glad that after being in a state of disrepair for many years, NParks…
Property Picks
Landed properties show the biggest divergence, when it comes to freehold versus leasehold. Indeed, some buyers will tell you a 99-year lease defeats the entire purpose of buying a landed home, as houses are often intended as multi-generational assets. Despite…
Property Picks
The Riviere condo takes up a prime spot on the edge of the Singapore river. Most of the circumference of the development is surrounded by the river and as such, you will be able to get picturesque views of the Singapore river.
Editors' Pick
Pasir Ris 8 seems to have kicked the proverbial hornet’s nest, with the developer raising prices on some units from $1,400 psf to around $2,000 psf. Now, we’re seeing a slew of text messages claiming that you’d “better buy now”,…
Commentary
Ever since we did our list on Executive Apartments, it’s very apparent from the views that it gathered that there is a huge demand for such unit types in Singapore. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, this…
Units Of The Week
The Lentor Central site, which was on the Government Land Sales (GLS) list this year, has been awarded to GuocoLand. This site is one of the highlights of the property market this year; and those looking to upgrade in a…
Property News
Selling your home is one of the most stressful things to manage. In fact, many have told us they enjoy buying far more than selling. As such, most prefer to use a property agent (that way you don’t need to…
Property Stories
Last week, I concentrated my property hunt in the Pasir Panjang region, and after finding 1 property to shortlist, I decided to expand my search to other areas this week. The 2 condos at Arcadia Road, Arcadia Gardens (also known…
Property Stories
Most of us know that units with a better view (which also tend to be higher-floor units) come at a premium. But this is also one of the features that’s hardest to quantify. How much would a future buyer for…
Analysis
Let’s start with a story today. A police officer sees a drunken man intently searching the ground near a street lamp and asks him what he is looking for. The drunk man replies that he is looking for his car…
Commentary
Question 1 Hi Stacked Homes and team,I’ve been following Stacked Homes’ articles, which are great and have shed some light for me about property investments. I have a dilemma and thought I’d reach out for an alternative view. We purchased a…
Advice
Renovations are a common headache for first-time home buyers. If you’ve talked to a contractor or interior designer, you probably know how… unpredictable the costs can get. And having pets adds yet another layer of considerations. This week, we talk…
Property Stories