Paying in cash when you can use CPF? There must be a method to this madness. And indeed, there’s a small demographic of home buyers who service that monthly loan out of their own pocket – even if they could…
Finance
If you’ve been following the housing market, I’m sure you’ve heard the news of the Penrose by now – it has sold quite an incredulous 60 plus per cent on launch day. And this isn’t one of those launched in…
Units Of The Week
As of today (28th September 2020), the URA has put a stop to the re-issuing of an Option To Purchase (OTP) to prospective home buyers. We can’t call it a sudden move, as just last month the URA was already…
Buying
For a family own stay looking at good accessibility, the Penrose is a strong option.
New Launch Reviews
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26 Sep 2020
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31 min read
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It’s hard not to see HDB owners frowning this past decade. Ever since the last property peak in 2013, resale HDB flats have mostly been locked in a long downward trend, with little light ahead: the dream of SERS, the…
Resale HDB
Bishan had a bit of a rough start, back in 1983. At the time, some Singaporeans swore off the area entirely, due to superstition; present day Bishan used to be Kwong Wai Siew Peck San Theng, one of the largest…
Buying
In the past two decades, Singapore’s property market has gone through a series of ups-and-downs; from a slew of new cooling measures, to worries about falling resale flat prices. If the last time you bought a home was in the…
Buying
Since we seem to be on a bit of a theme of districts, we’ve decided to just run with it and focus on a particular district each week. This week, it’s a district that is no stranger to most younger…
Units Of The Week
Google ECs versus resale flats, and you’ll encounter any number of sites warning you that resale flats have poor appreciation compared to executive condos. This is actually true. We’ve said in previous articles that, for over almost a decade, resale…
Resale HDB
The BTO launch exercise is over, and the dust has settled. Amid the debris, you get the dreaded email, telling you in a few curt lines that your application is unsuccessful. Before you throw something at the screen, know that…
BTO
If you’re choosing between a new launch and a resale property, you’ve probably heard the saying that “the resale will cost more to renovate”. The theory is that, because you need to hack up the previous work, there’s added time…
Decor Advice
It’s a good home for nature lovers, but if you don’t drive it is a long walk to the MRT.
New Launch Reviews
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18 Sep 2020
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34 min read
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Project: Amber Skye District: 15 Address: 8 Amber Road Tenure: Freehold No. of Units: 109 Site Area: 40,708 sqft Developer: CS (China Sonangol) Land TOP: 2017 If you were wondering why District 15 has traditionally been a highly sought residential…
Condo Reviews
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17 Sep 2020
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36 min read
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Unlike buying a home if you’re single, buying a home for your family is a whole different proposition. Why? Put simply, you no longer have to contend with just what you want – you now have to account for the…
Analysis
Bukit Timah is the neighbourhood for the upscale nature lover / family own stay type. This is a prime area, where landed housing and private condominiums outnumber HDB flats. Unlike Orchard or the CBD however, Bukit Timah is a green…
Buying
This week in our Units Of The Week issue, we take a closer look at the District 15 area. It’s currently awash with new launches such as Nyon, Amber Park, Coastline Residences, MeyerHouse, and Meyer Mansion (just to name a few)….
Units Of The Week
With the high costs of property in Singapore, we all want to buy a condo whose value stands the test of time. Unfortunately, good unit appreciation potentials aren’t always fulfilled. Take Urban Vista for instance. A beautiful development situated within…
Analysis
Like many property buyers, you’ve probably had a chance to squint at a tiny floor plan of a compact unit (510 sq.ft. or under). Some of them are so small, you may have stayed in motel rooms that offer more…
Rent
