A common question, why trying to sell your home, is why you wouldn’t just let a few dozen agents try to help you. The first one to get the best deal wins. More agents, more listings, and more exposure –…
Selling
This week, we continue to focus on large units – but this time around, we’re throwing in those with lifestyle elements to it! This includes a variety of penthouses – one with a private jacuzzi, another that’s just 1 level…
Units Of The Week
Over the past couple of years, 2 bedroom units have almost become the default choice among investors. The rationale is simple: big enough to accommodate a roommate or small families, but still at a low enough quantum, these are among…
Analysis
In his recent National Day rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted the increased number of people moving into public rental flats. While the number was highest in the Malay community, it’s worth noting that the number of renters…
Commentary
“One with nature” You may have heard that phrase being uttered at many a new launch project today. There’s a reason why developers are increasingly focusing on the green and nature aspects of their projects. Studies have shown that open…
Property Picks
Most people think selling a home is an easy task. It’s just listing your home online, showing people around your house, negotiating with multiple interested parties, and then signing on the dotted line. Easy peasy lemon squeezy, right? I’m not…
Selling
Resale flat prices are at their highest in around eight years, and it’s painful for first-time flat buyers. In this Covid-19 environment, with high risks of construction delays, picking between BTO and resale is the proverbial “rock and a hard…
Analysis
Question 1 Hi Stacked, My agent is proactively promoting 77 @ East Coast. Could I have some unbiased views on this property? Looking at the 1+1 or 2 bedders. My agent cited a good location (was looking for East side!),…
Advice
By now, property prices and transactions have been rising non-stop (barring Covid-19 measures) since January. As there’s been a general uptick in almost every market segment, it’s tempting to think that an owner-investor can “do no wrong” right now –…
Commentary
Having viewed a number of ECs in the last few weeks, it seems that the developments with a fewer number of units (lower-density) generally tend to be older ones. More recently-built ECs tend to have a larger number of units,…
Property Stories
It’s a new week, and it’s stunning to see that we are nearly in the fourth quarter of 2021 – how fast time flies! There’s no escaping the demand on the ground for bigger units, and this week, it’s a…
Units Of The Week
The resurgence in Sentosa Cove condos, in August this year, is one of the more unexpected events in the property market. Besides a decade of decline, the combination of ABSD and weak rental prospects offered no silver lining. Despite this,…
Commentary
Is it possible to make money from your property, even if you buy it at a peak? We last looked at this among buyers from 2013; but to corroborate it, we also looked at the 2007/8 peak. The results are…
Analysis
The Watergardens at Canberra is proving popular already, with its attractive new launch price (we have a full review of Watergardens at Canberra on Stacked). According to UOL, about 60% of the 448 units were sold over the launch weekend,…
Property Picks
One of the main hassles of upgrading that many people don’t think about is the timeline. From getting the sale proceeds of your flat, to being able to move in on the right date, there’s always the risk that you…
Selling
2020 and 2021 have been exceptional years for the Singapore property market, thanks (or no thanks) to Covid-19. While prices have mostly risen across the board, some districts have performed better than others. This is useful to know if you’re…
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Hi Stacked Homes, Thank you for all the articles which are truly relevant and insightful. I am currently at a crossroads and hoping to seek advice from your guys given your expertise and honest opinions. I have recently agreed on…
Advice
As someone wiser than me once said, first impressions can be deceptive, and my viewings at The Esparis and Windermere Executive Condominium (EC) developments last week all but confirmed this. Given The Esparis’ location next to Seashell Park (and hence…
Property Stories
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