Singaporeans are so inundated with stories of property tycoons, million-dollar profits, and “safe haven” theories, we forget that property can sometimes become a liability. While it’s far from the norm, some property owners do get burned when it comes to…
Property News
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Since the pandemic, it’s been a noticeable trend that more people have been willing to pay for old resale HDB flats. This was typically due to a variety of reasons – the need for more space or time constraints that…
Property Stories
In this week’s episode, Jay shares his journey of designing his dream home, which he envisioned as a sanctuary not just for himself but also for his friends and family. Jay lives in a five-room HDB flat at Pinnacle@Duxton with…
Living In
For many Singaporeans, the ideal home balances affordability, convenience and size. Finding a unit that meets all these criteria can feel daunting (and often requires some level of compromise). This week, we take a look at some of the most…
Units Of The Week
Condos didn’t appear in Singapore until the 1970s, and back then marketing methods were primitive: unless you were one of the die-hard market watchers who read the classifieds section (or were a realtor yourself), you probably didn’t notice many of…
Property Picks
Whenever buyers ask to view older luxury condos – the sort in places like Orchard, River Valley, and Holland V – some property agents cringe internally. The reason is simply that, besides their location, many of these older prime area/luxury…
Commentary
Renting for very long periods, let alone for life, is an aberration in the eyes of some Singaporeans. In a country with a near 90 per cent home ownership rate, it’s expected that – at some point in your life…
Commentary
Project Case Study: Penrose Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges they faced First-time home buyers tend to have it rough right now, as 2024 is far from the most affordable period in the property market. Besides the high cost of financing,…
Analysis
When we think of Ang Mo Kio, we usually think of the heartlands of Singapore. However, besides HDB estates, there are also a few landed estates dotted around the area, one of which we will be visiting today (Shangri-La Walk.)…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, the homeowners discuss their vision for a modern, traditional Japanese home, blending elements from old minkas found in rural and historical Japan with the modern living standards of luxurious Tokyo apartments. They aim to bring traditional…
Living In
There’s a pessimistic saying that criminals are faster at adopting tech than governments. I like to believe that’s not true, but my experience so far has taught me otherwise. Case in point: someone at Stacked recently had a family member…
News
4-room and 5-room flats may be more popular, but let us explain why 3-room flats are important: they are, for the most part, the best option for family units on a tight budget. They’re even seen as a springboard by…
Editors' Pick
Dear Ryan I’ve been an avid follower of Stackedhomes and really enjoy the concise content dished out by you guys, please keep up the great work. Currently I have a dilemma, my current details are as follows. We are currently…
Advice
We’ve just finished the June 2024 BTO launch, and for those of you who’ve missed out or are looking for different locations – there’s always the October 2024 BTO launch to look forward to. What’s interesting this time is that…
BTO
In Singapore’s fast-paced urban environment, finding a peaceful place to live in is quite appealing. So in this week’s edition, we shift our focus to spacious freehold condominiums nestled in serene estates, ideal for those who value both space and…
Units Of The Week
I’ve been preaching overseas property investment to some friends lately. Perhaps to deaf ears, since many of my friends have their hearts set on Singapore. I’m also a terrible salesman, I think; I don’t think I can sell toilet paper…
Editors' Pick
Just the other day, I spoke to a friend who was fortunate enough to get a queue number for the October 2023 BTO launch. While this was meant to be a joyous and momentous occasion, she was outright panicking on…
BTO
