Hi Stacked Homes, My husband and I have been following your articles, and some of the advice is very insightful. Thank you for all the continuous great work to create awareness. My husband is at retirement age at 65, and…
Advice
Without SLA permission, foreigners can’t usually buy landed homes on the mainland. There is, however, an alternative in the form of strata-titled landed property: these provide a way to experience landed living, without having to buy in Sentosa Cove or…
Property Picks
Living in a penthouse is undeniably appealing. These units represent the pinnacle of condo and apartment living, offering the best views and often larger layouts than standard units. However, penthouses come with their own set of challenges. Being on the…
Units Of The Week
Perhaps it’s the higher commissions from new launch condos, or perhaps it’s a lack of availability. Still, some property agents are dead set on convincing you to stay away from resale condos. We’ve seen a lot more of this of…
Commentary
Even today, it may be surprising to some people that HDB flats can have quite unique layouts and attributes. For those looking for something different in their homes, having a high ceiling in your living room is often a major…
Design
If you’re searching for a home in Singapore and face tight timelines or an urgent need to move, opting for a resale property is usually your best option. However, finding the right resale condo or home can be challenging. The…
Property Picks
While house-sitting might not be a common practice in Singapore, it does present a useful opportunity to discover different neighbourhoods and environments. This week, we speak to G who has been house-sitting for an apartment in Seastrand for the past…
Condo Reviews
The post-Covid era is generally regarded as a good time for sellers. Home prices were at a high, so those looking at property gains for retirement (or other investments) would theoretically have done well. But as we’ve found out, not…
Property Stories
A few weeks back, we toured Shangri-La estate: it was nice but all the houses were semi-Ds (or larger), meaning that the entry price into the estate is relatively high. If you were taken by the area, but have a…
Editors' Pick
Kenneth and Demi’s home is a 990 sqft, 4-room flat in Tampines, Singapore, designed to serve as an oasis from the fast-paced city life. Influenced by resort and hotel themes, the home features wide, open spaces with a modular design…
Living In
At what point has the average Singaporean said “High prices aren’t the problem in buying a condo?” Along with people who don’t like money, or a cai png stall with consistent pricing, this is right up there with things that…
News
Big units are in right now – but we’ve noticed one issue. When using the filters on online common property portals, there’s no distinction between penthouse units and just regular (albeit very big) units; that’s an issue, since penthouses are…
Property Picks
Hi, I am a subscriber to your Telegram – Stacked Homes and frequently read your well-written and in-depth articles. Understand you provide advice to people whom reached out and hence I am also doing the same. Appreciate if you could…
Advice
New launches are tricky, as everything exists on plans, in concept, or in a show flat that accentuates the good points and “hides” the not-so-good points. And whilst agents have a strong incentive not to lie (they have a license…
Buying
Living in a spacious home might be a luxury for most Singaporeans, but this has not deterred some from searching for the biggest homes they could find (and afford) on the market. This week, we look at five spacious HDBs…
Units Of The Week
Buying property is an activity that you’ll want to do your homework on before committing. It’s already difficult to ensure that you’re making a sane decision buying in Singapore, so you can imagine how much more careful you’ll need to…
Property Stories
The Esparis at Pasir Ris is situated in quite a unique location. For one, it is tucked within a primarily HDB estate. So your neighbours are mostly HDB blocks, a wet market and interestingly enough, a temple. Understandably, this might…
Condo Reviews
Sometimes, condos that had bad sales launches or were bought at price peaks look like a bad investment; but sometimes with real estate, the key is holding power. Keep it long enough, and there can be a turnaround in performance….
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