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
Given the attractiveness of Sora’s launch pricing in the wider context of the property market in 2024, let’s now take a closer look at how this really matches up with new launch competition, as well as surrounding resale condos. (If…
Analysis
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22 Jun 2024
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15 min read
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Dear StackedHomes, I have found your responses to audience queries incredibly helpful in understanding the Singapore property market, which can be complex due to varying individual circumstances. I would appreciate your advice on my current situation. I am 40 years…
Advice
As we all know, the supply of BTO flats is expected to increase in the upcoming future (I know many are eyeing the Turf City flats), so waiting out the timeline is not a luxury many can afford. Obviously, the…
Units Of The Week
Sora is the latest launch in the Jurong area, taking full advantage of the excitement around its widely anticipated transformation. The Jurong Lake District transformation will bring about new homes, offices and economy which are expected to further rejuvenate the already vibrant area.
Editors' Pick
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20 Jun 2024
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37 min read
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The June 2024 BTO launch is finally here, with 6,938 flats for sale over 8 projects. This is in prime locations such as Tanjong Rhu and Queenstown – Tanjong Rhu Riverfront I and II (Kallang/Whampoa) and Holland Vista (Queenstown). These…
BTO
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19 Jun 2024
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44 min read
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Like Singapore, every country has its own challenges and hence its own unique quirks, when it comes to housing. These are of interest to local property investors as well: apart from the most obvious use cases (e.g., they intend to…
Property Stories
Recently, Jalan Chempaka (near Simpang Bedok) has been in the news, with the landed homes facing a remaining lease of just 10 years. But beyond the issue of lease decay, this led to another kind of question: where were people…
Property Picks
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17 Jun 2024
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