While many buyers still like to compare properties by the price per square foot, ultimately it is the quantum that is still more important. In recent years, we’ve heard some buyers deliberately opting for older or smaller properties with a…
Analysis
As most homeowners are quick to point out, highway-facing units are harder to sell or rent out, and should generally be avoided. This is a nugget of property wisdom that’s been around for decades, and is one of those things…
Analysis
As everyone looking to buy a property in Singapore knows, nothing is cheap, particularly not landed property. Hence when I saw that a terrace house at Neo Pee Teck Lane had sold for $1.88 million, albeit in 2021 and for…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we explore a tastefully designed condo located in a serene corner of Paya Lebar, Singapore. This 1,400 sqft residence, situated within an older condominium complex, offers a glimpse into modern urban living with a touch of…
Living In
I wouldn’t count too much on ABSD-related discounts this year. If you’ve never heard of it, an ABSD discount is when a developer comes close to its five-year deadline for completing and selling 90 per cent of the units. If…
News
Those who knew me growing up wouldn’t be surprised that I moved out of my parents at the not-even-legal age of 20. There’s no major family drama or anything like that, but it is known that I prefer my independence…
Editors' Pick
A good condo location is a real balancing act in Singapore: those close to MRT stations tend to be close to malls and other major amenities, so noise is unavoidable. But if you pick a location that’s quiet and private,…
Property Picks
In this week’s episode, explore a vibrant 4-room resale flat in Punggol, Singapore, spanning approximately 990 sq ft. Designed by a couple passionate about interior and media design, this home blends warmth with modern aesthetics. The home features a palette…
Living In
There was a time when the thought of GLS sites getting no bids was unthinkable; and if there weren’t sufficient sites, the en-bloc market would be roaring. But recent events show just how much things have changed, from the 2017…
Commentary
As the saying goes, the bigger the better, and this generally holds for how homeowners feel about their home sizes in Singapore. And in a city with an inpour of compact cookie-cutter apartments, unique and jumbo-sized flats are akin to…
Units Of The Week
In the bustling cityscape of Singapore, it’s easy for homes to feel impersonal and detached from nature. But for Justin and Serena (not their real names for privacy reasons) who are passionate nature lovers, they wanted their home to be…
Design
It’s amazing how fast time flies, and here we are already in the middle of 2024. The housing supply crunch is in the midst of being reversed, and new launches are still moving despite the $2,200+ psf price tags. For…
Buying
Workforces are increasingly global, and given our high levels of education and competitiveness, Singaporeans are quite in demand. This results in a number of us working abroad, anywhere from months to years at a time. But what do these Singaporeans…
Property Stories
I follow a few property blogs, and the reason I do so is to look at different property landscapes and analyse the different financial strategies that come from these markets. One particular strategy that has caught my eye recently has…
Property Stories
Given the glut of new launches we saw in 2020/21, quite a number have already been completed with residents moving in by the droves in the last year. For those who have constraints in their timeline for a new home,…
Property Picks
“Location, location, location” is a popular property saying that dates all the way back to 1926 (when it appeared in print.) One of the first areas that come to mind when I hear this phrase, in the Singapore context, is…
Editors' Pick
In the week’s episode nestled in the heart of Singapore’s Jalan Besar conservation area lies “Ling,” a charming apartment that serves as both a sanctuary and a testament to the art of restoration and preservation. Originally a workers’ dormitory, Ling…
Living In
Zero bids for a GLS site, I never thought I’d see the day. This GLS site at Upper Thomson, next to Springleaf MRT station, has attracted a record-breaking zero bids from developers. This is a 53,729 sqm site, with a…
News
