I first discovered these houses when visiting the Chui Huay Lim Club, which is located opposite the houses. (There are a few restaurants in the Club, so you’re not far from good food – there’s also Newton Food Centre 10…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, located in East Jakarta, this 500-square-metre house, built on a 300-square-metre triangulated plot, serves as a sanctuary for a young family with two children. The architecture is treated as a sculptural artwork, with the design aiming…
Living In
It seems concealing Cash Over Valuation (COV) isn’t helping to slow down flat prices anymore. First, we had a $1.73 million flat, and now a listing in Bishan Block 261 is pushing for $1.88 million. This is for a maisonette;…
News
While real estate is a much more regulated industry these days, there are always the grey areas of…well, let’s call them “aggressive negotiation tactics.” A number of buyers have even told us they dislike going to show flats or calling…
Buying
Hello Stacked Homes I am in my early 50s and my husband is in early 60s. We have a HDB under my name. I am currently unemployed and my husband is still working. He plans to retire in 2 or…
Advice
HDB flats have been around since the 1960s, and we’ve seen many changes besides flat size. Before we had alternatives like DBSS flats, HDB undertook many experimental approaches – some of which laid the groundwork for today’s flats, and some…
Resale HDB
In this week’s episode, a 742 sqft 3-room BTO flat, is designed with a focus on spatial planning, hosting, and minimal clutter. Their home, designed with a strong emphasis on spatial planning, aims to create a cosy, clutter-free environment for…
Living In
When it comes to finding a spacious HDB flat that doesn’t break the bank, the search can feel like finding a needle in a haystack – especially when million-dollar flats are dominating the headlines these days. This week, we take…
Units Of The Week
With new launch prices now averaging $2,200+ psf, it’s unsurprising that attention has turned back toward resale condos. This is when a good number of home buyers get shocked at how much resale condo prices rose as well – we…
Analysis
As of 2024, Jurong is, broadly speaking, the jewel of west-end locations; in particular Jurong East. Jurong’s days of being a swampy industrial area are being left behind, and we’ve heard assertions that Jurong East can beat city fringe locations…
Commentary
The resale flat market may be at a crucial turning point: from the introduction of the HDB resale flat listing service (so you can sell your flat on your own), to the recent news of a $1.73 million flat which,…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we step into a home that naturally embraces its surroundings, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort and the beauty of the outdoors. Perched on an elevated corner plot, this house is perfectly positioned to capture…
Living In
With me openly sharing my overseas property journey or any sort of real estate advice, I am the most uncomfortable about sacrificing my privacy to deliver more transparency to our readers. I love my privacy, that is beyond a doubt….
Editors' Pick
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Maybe it’s due to diligent savings, maybe it’s due to the meteoric rise in resale flat values since Covid, or maybe it’s both. But on the ground, we’ve seen younger homebuyers show interest in recent years to skip the “condo”…
Buying
Parbury Avenue first came to my attention a few years ago when a classmate first bought a condo there. I was intrigued as she worked in real estate – which made me feel that the area must have “potential”. Mind…
Editors' Pick
When it comes to housing, always rethink using the “a” word. By that, I mean affordability, which is the most dangerous thing one can say about Singapore housing. Bringing it up is bound to hit a nerve on either side…
News
Freehold condos have always held a strong allure for Singaporeans. The idea of owning a property “forever” or being able to pass on a legacy is part of the appeal. Given the high prices of property now though (new launches,…
Buying
Hi, In short, we wish to go for BTO at the age of 55. We have taken 1 time subsidy when we bought our first resale 4 room flat in 1998 and sold in 2003, without paying back the levy….
Advice
