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…
Property Stories
A few weeks back, we toured Shangri-La estate: it was nice but all the houses were semi-Ds (or larger), meaning that the entry price into the estate is relatively high. If you were taken by the area, but have a…
Editors' Pick
Kenneth and Demi’s home is a 990 sqft, 4-room flat in Tampines, Singapore, designed to serve as an oasis from the fast-paced city life. Influenced by resort and hotel themes, the home features wide, open spaces with a modular design…
Living In
At what point has the average Singaporean said “High prices aren’t the problem in buying a condo?” Along with people who don’t like money, or a cai png stall with consistent pricing, this is right up there with things that…
News
Big units are in right now – but we’ve noticed one issue. When using the filters on online common property portals, there’s no distinction between penthouse units and just regular (albeit very big) units; that’s an issue, since penthouses are…
Property Picks
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Advice
New launches are tricky, as everything exists on plans, in concept, or in a show flat that accentuates the good points and “hides” the not-so-good points. And whilst agents have a strong incentive not to lie (they have a license…
Buying
Living in a spacious home might be a luxury for most Singaporeans, but this has not deterred some from searching for the biggest homes they could find (and afford) on the market. This week, we look at five spacious HDBs…
Units Of The Week
Buying property is an activity that you’ll want to do your homework on before committing. It’s already difficult to ensure that you’re making a sane decision buying in Singapore, so you can imagine how much more careful you’ll need to…
Property Stories
The Esparis at Pasir Ris is situated in quite a unique location. For one, it is tucked within a primarily HDB estate. So your neighbours are mostly HDB blocks, a wet market and interestingly enough, a temple. Understandably, this might…
Condo Reviews
Sometimes, condos that had bad sales launches or were bought at price peaks look like a bad investment; but sometimes with real estate, the key is holding power. Keep it long enough, and there can be a turnaround in performance….
Analysis
Stepping into Vivian and Qing Hong’s home is like walking into a retro dream. The first thing that grabs your attention is a mesmerising 3D visual effect in the kitchen. The tiled flooring seamlessly connects with the feature wall, forming…
Design
What’s happened here, exactly? Did the former owners’ renovation involve imported Italian marble and melted-down bits of the British crown? Were the buyers unfamiliar with the concept of money? And how many more ads will HDB now have to put…
Editors' Pick
Resale 3-room flats are underrated. We know that, on a psychological level, some home buyers regard them as being “lesser.” Perhaps because over the decades, we established that 4-room flats are the norm, and anything less is questionable. But in…
Property Picks
For Singaporeans of a certain age, the phrase “One Tree Hill” will bring to mind the OC in the US (thanks to a teen drama, back in the day) instead of the so-named, exclusive landed estate within walking distance of…
Editors' Pick
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In this week’s episode, we explore a 970 sq ft, 4-room BTO flat on the 23rd floor in Singapore, designed to reflect the owners’ personalities with playful and colourful elements. Upon entering, the foyer features a Dutch-inspired gate for airflow…
Living In
Could you possibly spend $0 on renovations? That was my question to a friend of mine, who just bought a resale flat. This isn’t a new flat either: we’re talking 1970-something construction, and there’s still a squat toilet. Usually with…
News
When it comes to home ownership, the “default” mode is to buy with your spouse, parents, or siblings. However, we’ve come across some Singaporeans who have purchased properties with totally unrelated people; and some have even done so as business…
Property Stories
