Renovations are prime grounds for a misunderstanding; because some concepts are tough to put into words. To avoid wasting both time and money, it’s important to know how to express exactly what you want to your Interior Designer (ID), and…
Decor Advice
The pandemic has brought about all sorts of changes to our lives – one of which is the realisation of the importance of home. With the amount of time spent at home, some younger singles are more aware of the…
Units Of The Week
There’s a common misconception today that property developers are the cause of higher property prices in Singapore. After all, it seems obvious that developer pricing is the main factor in a condo’s cost. Perhaps that may have been true in…
Commentary
With Singapore’s ever changing landscape, you see new buildings sprout up all the time. While many of the condos are increasingly generic looking, there are still some iconic gems (both from Singapore’s history and current day) that is worth knowing…
Property Picks
Did you know that globally, waterfront views are priced at a 40% premium? But apparently, because Singapore is an island, waterfront views here are priced at just a 7.7% premium (all the better!). Bear in mind though, this was a…
Property Stories
For those of you who’ve been on the hunt for a private property, it may seem like property prices are always on the up. As of 2020, we even started to see condos below 500 sq. ft. reach the $1.3…
Property Picks
Park Nova is the epitome of ultra-luxury living that only few can dream of. Buyers here see money as no object and view Park Nova as part of their trophy possession, very likely as part of a wider property collection.
New Launch Reviews
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15 Oct 2021
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Hi there! I’ve been a follower of your page and I’ve benefited much from your analysis of the private property landscape in S’pore. Data driven and no upselling like some sites! I’m currently single and 33 years old and looking to…
Advice
Project Case Study: JadeScape Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges They Faced First Consultation Our first call started was in mid-July 2020. As always, our first priority was to know each other better and explain our working process. We also use…
Analysis
Pasir Ris ONE could just be one of the most infamous HDB’s in recent times. It has been criticised the moment residents moved in – and for a multitude of reasons.
HDB Reviews
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13 Oct 2021
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Space has become a precious commodity during the pandemic, and many have been willing to pay the premium for a bigger home. Mix that with construction delays, and you can see just why resale homes have been so in demand….
Units Of The Week
According to some news reports, there are now around 25 en-bloc sales sites in 2021; this is more than double the 11 sites last year. On the one hand, this was expected due to the last tranche of 2017 en-bloc…
En Bloc
Despite how property prices are climbing everywhere else and demand seems to be insatiable, there’s an area in Singapore that seems to be bucking that trend – Holland Village. In fact, competition is intense enough that – despite a hot…
Buying
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11 Oct 2021
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Overall home prices continued their steady upward pace in 2021; but property analysts have tipped private property prices to continue their rise as 2021 comes to a close. Prime region properties, which were lagging far behind fringe region counterparts, have…
Commentary
Twin VEW offers a great living environment, with a good set of facilities along with unique landscaping. Plus it does have waterfront views which is rare to come by in Singapore. Best to have a car though.
Condo Reviews
As we enter the last quarter of 2021, demand for private homes continues unabated. Covid-19 has pushed many buyers to look at the resale market because of construction delays. There’s also a bigger focus on size, sometimes even at the…
Property Picks
I have been reading your articles for a while and find them very insightful. Would like to get your opinion on my situation. I’m currently 27 and single (not eligible for HDB) and am looking for an own-stay condo unit…
Advice
Last week, I listed out 7 areas in which you can find waterfront HDBs (as well as tips for people looking to live by the water). As you can probably tell by my property hunt journey so far, I’m the…
Buying
