The most affordable landed homes in Singapore aren’t usually private properties; rather, these are HDB terraced units, many of which date back to the 1950s. Because they’re so rare, there’s always a lot of attention when one is sold –…
Resale HDB
HDB flats are noted for their compact sizes, functional layouts and efficient design. For this reason, it’s rare to find HDB flats with a balcony. If you’re big on the lifestyle aspect, having a balcony can greatly enhance the overall…
Units Of The Week
Most first-time homebuyers start with an HDB flat; and given how high resale flat prices are of late, it can be a tough call. The situation is a little more difficult now with seeing frequent headlines of million-dollar HDB flats,…
Buying
Over the last two or three years, home loan interest rates have been rising – and several homeowners have been warned about future refinancing options. Simply put, the era of low interest rates, which we saw from around 2008 to…
Finance
Some of the older mixed-use projects aren’t always in the prettiest locations, and some of them are more commercial than they are residential. But that being said, the cheaper mixed-use projects also tend to be among the most affordable properties…
Property Picks
Undervalued properties have become a lot harder to find in today’s market. Unlike in the past, when the market was more opaque and dependent on word-of-mouth or the classifieds, the internet allows everyone to compare prices with a few taps…
Buying
You’ve probably heard landed homes used to be cheap in Singapore; but maybe you didn’t realise just how cheap: As a point of comparison, average landed home prices (resale) in District 19, where Serangoon Gardens is located, was $1,853 psf…
News
As every Singaporean interested in property knows, the presence of a nearby school can impact the price of one’s property, either positively or negatively. (Generally, it’s seen as a positive factor when it’s a famous Primary School within 1 km…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, the focus is on an old house in South Tangerang, close to Jakarta. The owners, who needed more space for living and gatherings, have transformed the home while keeping the main structure intact to reduce costs…
Living In
Maybe it’s the ABSD, or maybe it’s just high land costs, but most developers play it safe today. This means a lot of condo projects end up being quite cookie-cutter, as no one wants to risk big deviations from the…
Property Picks
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…
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