I’m told that US politics is badly affected by the “echo chamber,” but perhaps our property market is as well. The echo chamber effect happens when algorithms match you up to people with similar views and concerns, so you end…
News
We’ve seen significant interest rate cuts among banks, which is good news for homebuyers not using HDB loans. There are also, however, questions about how significant these rate cuts are: if you’re not familiar with home loans, a decrease like…
Buying
Hi, I am currently a Singapore PR looking at the possibility to upgrade from HDB to a 3-bedroom condo for better capital appreciation and potentially beef up my retirement funds from the sale of the condo in the future. I’m…
Advice
By now, it’s hard to dispute that condo units have shrunk in terms of square footage. Back in the ‘80s, even 700 sq. ft. could be considered a mere one-bedder; today, even 800 sq. ft. is sometimes marketed as a…
Commentary
This week, we’ve rounded up 5 HDB units that offer a balanced mix of convenience, space, and at a more affordable price – all while being close to some of Singapore’s most well-connected MRT stations, markets, and food options. Missed…
Units Of The Week
Landed housing is a dream for many, but at 2024 prices, it’s the province of the most affluent. Fortunately, there’s an alternative in the form of cluster landed homes – and it can even be preferable to some home buyers…
Property Picks
When it comes to BTO flats, a lot of the shortlisting process has to be in our minds: we can’t see the actual view, we don’t know who the neighbours are, and we hope the amenities will turn out to…
BTO
Clementi may be considered a fringe area on paper, but it’s a property hotspot nonetheless. From access to key educational institutes (NUS and the NUS High School of Maths and Science, Nan Hua, and Singapore Polytechnic), to its good mix…
Property Picks
Given the higher prices compared to previous years, getting a condo as your first home is less viable in 2024. In a market where even fringe region condos can reach $2,000+ psf, the options have narrowed somewhat for sandwiched Singaporeans….
Property Picks
Today, we’re back again in the Coronation area in prime Bukit Timah. The area houses many famous schools, from MGS and RGS to ACS. The 2 parallel roads we’re visiting today (the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales)…
Editors' Pick
Caring for singles is caring for seniors. Which is why I like the new family care scheme, starting in mid-2025. Under new rules coming next year, singles applying for BTO flats will get priority, so long as their intended home…
News
In this week’s episode, a 1950s single-storey, semi-detached home in Serangoon Gardens, Singapore, showcases a thoughtful restoration that preserves its original charm. The home spans a 430-square-metre plot and holds sentimental value for its owner, who grew up there. After…
Living In
Just as with Chuan Park, Emerald of Katong is one of the most highly anticipated launches of 2024. But the Katong area has been awash with activity in recent months, and it will be the fourth out of all the…
Analysis
Project: Union Square Residences District: 1 Address: 28 Havelock Road Tenure: 99 Years No. of Units: 366 Site Area: ~67,146 sqft Developer: City Developments Limited TOP: Est. 2028 Union Square is the rebirth of Central Mall and Central Square, 2…
Editors' Pick
Project: Emerald of Katong District: 15 Address: 51 – 63 Jalan Tembusu Tenure: 99 Years No. of Units: 846 No. of Carpark Lots: 682 Lots Site Area: ~221,436 sqft Developer: Sim Lian JV (Katong) Pte Ltd TOP: Est. 30 June…
Editors' Pick
The higher up you go, the higher the prices climb; but this is quite the advantage of ground-floor lovers. Whether you hate waiting for the lift or prefer to look at the pool instead of the clouds, living on the…
Property Picks
In this week’s episode, we explore a thoughtfully transformed 3-room flat in Marine Parade, Singapore. Originally built in the 1970s, the 65-square-metre apartment was reconfigured by its owners, who moved in six months ago. The space boasts an open layout…
Living In
October’s BTO launch was hard to top, with so many locations and the release of the first Plus model flats. For those of you who missed your dream flat, however, February 2025 does have highlights of its own; particularly in…
BTO
