Most of us know Pinnacle @ Duxton is a great way to live 50 storeys above ground. But that’s not too useful for most of us, who would struggle to afford the million-dollar (or close to a million-dollar) price tag…
Editors' Pick
This week, we’re looking at five 3-bedroom condos priced under $2 million. While these developments may fly under the radar, they offer both space and affordability. As a bonus, these are also freehold properties (some with 999-year leases), which would…
Units Of The Week
There’s been quite the uproar about Singapore’s population reaching a historic high of 6.04 million, mostly driven by non-residents (their number rose by around five per cent over the previous year). This is a sore spot among many Singaporeans, who…
Commentary
In an environment of rising interest rates and high prices, one-bedroom condos are often seen as a tempting buy due to their lower quantum. For many, they represent the most affordable form of private property ownership and a potential foot…
Buying
Whether it’s the appeal of a high ceiling or just an intergenerational home with a high floor view, there’s an undeniable appeal to maisonette units. As of 2024, there’s definitely a scarcity factor: few developers build such unique units anymore,…
Property Picks
One of the effects of Plus and Prime model housing is the impact on pricing “across the road”. Because these housing models are not applied retroactively, existing resale flats may share the high value Plus or Prime locations, but lack…
Resale HDB
Located in D20, Clover Avenue is a very long road, with a few side streets. There are some commercial shophouses on one side, and a large park, Clover Crescent Playground, on the other. When I was driving here from town,…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we visit a beautifully designed four-room resale HDB unit in Bedok Reservoir. The homeowners, Tayllen, an interior designer, and Kai, who works in seafood sales, have crafted a zen-inspired sanctuary perfect for winding down after their…
Editors' Pick
Sometimes, a good way to gauge cooling measures is to check who’s doing the opposite. How do we tell if the cooling measures in Singapore are working? Well, the most obvious answer is to check the results in a few…
News
The United States Federal Reserve (the Fed) recently cut interest rates by 0.5 per cent. This is a big move, as the Fed typically raises or lowers the interest rate in smaller increments (0.25 per cent). This has a knock-on…
Commentary
Hi Stacked Homes, I have been reading your articles which I find interesting and objective. I am particularly interested in those articles providing analysis and advice to people who wrote in. Your analysis on various scenarios and situations helped me…
Advice
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When buying a condo, most people zero in on the obvious – location, proximity to transport, top schools, or the tenure. However, one critical factor that often gets sidelined can drastically affect your living experience and even your condo’s resale…
Buying
If you’re looking for a home with both space and convenience, this week we’ve shortlisted five 4-bedroom units that are located near an MRT Station (and affordably priced under $2 million!). Missed last week? You can view the previous issue…
Units Of The Week
For singles, younger couples waiting for their BTO, or even foreigners looking to settle in Singapore for a while, finding a temporary rental can be a practical choice. If you’re searching for something beyond room rentals, we’ve identified some of…
Editors' Pick
En-bloc sales and private property go hand-in-hand; some Singaporeans even claim that en-bloc potential is the main advantage of old private homes. But elements of the trend may be newer than you think, and en-bloc sales didn’t quite work the…
En Bloc
When we think about staircases, the height of lightswitches, when to sell our home, etc. most of us plan for retirement – there’s an assumption that such concerns may be less relevant to younger people. However, we shouldn’t forget that…
Property Stories
When it comes to housing, it’s easy to get caught up in the headlines about skyrocketing prices or cooling measures. But to truly understand the shifts in HDB flat affordability, it’s essential to dig deeper than just average price tags…
Analysis
In Singapore’s dynamic property market, certain condos have come to serve as unofficial “benchmarks.” These aren’t guidelines laid out in any rulebook, but rather an unspoken consensus among buyers, agents, and investors. Whether it’s their prominence, their size, or simply…
Commentary
