In this week’s episode, discover a meticulously designed family home nestled in Serangoon. This 5-room HDB flat spans 1,350 sqft, offering a harmonious blend of functionality and style. Upon entry, simplicity meets functionality with a bespoke shoe cabinet and a…
Living In
I have always dreamed of owning property before I turned 35. As someone huge on personal finance, it was a really big deal to get one of the biggest life purchases out of the way so I could start optimising…
Editors' Pick
Hi Stacked, I am writing in as I found myself in a rather interesting situation. My wife and I are 29 and have a combined annual income of approximately $250k. We are currently staying in an Executive Apartment for 3.5…
Advice
Here’s one way to feel old: It has been a long 14 years since the Sellers Stamp Duty (SSD) was first implemented (which has no doubt impacted the Singapore property market significantly). For an entire generation of younger homebuyers, you…
Commentary
With the rise of million-dollar HDB flats capturing attention, this week, we highlight five 5-room units in central hotspots such as Ang Mo Kio and Toa Payoh, priced from $720K for those seeking more affordable alternatives. Missed last week? You…
Units Of The Week
Living alone is becoming an increasingly popular aspiration among young Singaporeans, as they seek spaces that foster independence, creativity, and self-expression. One such individual has taken this dream a step further by transforming her living space to include a personal…
Design
While it’s rare to rent a landed home, we get that some people prefer this: from foreigners splitting with multiple roommates, to large extended families awaiting their own landed homes (yes, we’re aware of how some landed renovations can take…
Rent
The price gap between flats and condos is important for several reasons – for upgraders, it shows the likelihood of being able to afford the leap into the private market. For pure homeowners, it also has relevance; given a comparison…
Analysis
With the addition of the Resale Flat Listing (RFL) service, the HDB has enhanced their Flat Portal to allow Singaporeans to list their own flat directly for sale. On the surface, this sounds like a great thing, as property portals…
Commentary
Living with parents can result in some space restrictions, so a careful balance comes into play: you want enough personal room for yourself and your work, without losing the interaction or family bonding. This week, we looked at a four-bedder…
Design
Given that any freehold landed property seems to be at least $3 million+ these days – even those that are located in very far-flung parts of Singapore. So I was rather surprised to see that the last 2 sales along…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, explore a unique 1,200 sqft, 5-room HDB flat located in Punggol. The design draws inspiration from cafes and hotels, featuring curved walls and iridescent elements for a modern touch. The entryway offers ample storage and privacy,…
Editors' Pick
If you have an unrealistic boss, ask a realtor how to cope. The often-overlooked benefit(?) of being a property agent is that, after a while, you learn to accommodate a wide range of delusions. Realtors have, for instance, the ability…
News
What makes a good condo layout? Well, the answer is, truthfully, quite subjective – but there are some common features that most people appreciate. So to prevent you from being fooled by a nice show flat – or roundabout reasoning…
Buying
Dear Sir / Madam, as per my FB messenger request, here’s the details of myself and properties: Myself (a) 3-room HDB Flat (b) D14 Boutique Development (c) Will be inheriting a 4-room HDB flat at in Tampines Questions. Let me…
Advice
It’s been months since anyone has given you an offer, and you do need to sell before you can move on to your next property. Is it time to bite the bullet, and lower your asking price? In a time…
Selling
Most would agree that high-ceiling loft units have a way of instantly adding a feeling of grandeur to a space. Some might even think that a double-volume living room is an integral aspect of their dream Pinterest-worthy homes. But these…
Units Of The Week
With the constant inflation of BTO flats with every new release from HDB, young people like myself get more hard-pressed and wish that we could turn back time and submit those application forms much earlier in our lives. I will…
Commentary
