It seems Media Circle Parcel B won’t be doing much for the government coffers, with zero bids received. A GLS site failing to draw interest is a rare (though increasingly less uncommon) outcome. This time, the afflicted area is in…
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It’s not uncommon to have commercial spaces below walk-up apartments. These are often overlooked by buyers, who typically focus on other details like layouts and nearby transport; but that can be a mistake. The type of commercial business downstairs also…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. As the largest condo development currently existing in Singapore (2,203 units), Treasure at Tampines is the very embodiment of a mega-development. With room for a wider range of facilities…
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A common attitude toward new launches is that “earlier is better.” We’ve been ingrained in thinking that the sooner we buy, the lower the price, due to developer discounts or early bird pricing. But before you rush to put down…
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With recent fears of an escalating trade war, we’ve seen more buyers switch to a nervous, “wait and see” approach. This is despite the risk of rising prices, and potentially having to pay more for their home later (or worse,…
Property Market Commentary
In this week’s episode, we explore a Japanese-inspired apartment designed to evoke simplicity, calmness, and a deep connection to nature. The home reworks the conventional apartment layout to create an open, fluid environment, incorporating natural materials, varied floor levels, and…
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The Core Central Region is about to be a new frontier again. This is where the spotlight will be for the next part of the year – heck, for most of the year, in fact. About 14 new launches of…
Singapore Property News
Most landed estates have their own playground, but these can vary in size and offerings, from tiny spaces to ones with entire basketball courts. Singapore being land-scarce, smaller playgrounds are more common than big ones. Hence, when I saw that…
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Most landlords and agents agree that, with housing supply stabilising after Covid, the rental market is set to soften. But there are also contradictory opinions: some property agents have also pointed to 60 per cent ABSD rates as a sign…
Rental Market
This is a continuation of the previous week’s list, where we check out the most affordable two and three-bedder condo units near some of the most desirable schools. If you don’t see the school you’re looking for here, check out…
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Following last week’s roundup of the cheapest 4-room flats near MRT stations, this week we’re shifting focus to 5-room units—ideal for those who need more space, but don’t want to give up convenience. These aren’t the flashiest homes on the…
On The Market
The blunt truth is, most Singaporeans are not enticed by the idea of renting out their home. Some are intentional, dedicated landlords for sure – but for the majority, the thought of chasing rental income, dealing with tenants, having strangers…
Homeowner Stories
We’re familiar with the tagline about all schools being good schools. But it’s also a reality that some schools are more popular, and some parents will move just to ensure their child gets placed there. That’s quite the call to…
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The first property I bought was a disaster. This was during the 2008–2013 boom, when most investors were raking in gains. But I fell for bad advice and peer pressure to buy a condo too early. The data was cherry-picked,…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. The shoebox craze ended many years ago, but elements of it still linger. One of the common sayings from that period – that “shoeboxes in the CCR are good…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. In an earlier article of this three-part series, we looked at the rising prices of two-bedder units in Singapore. Now, let’s look at some practical realities of this: for…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. Two-bedders are an increasingly popular choice for buyers, as prices reach new heights. Investors may purchase these units due to a lower capital commitment and a higher potential yield…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. Perhaps due to issues of affordability, the demand for two-bedder condos has been on the rise in Singapore. Increasingly, we’re seeing homeowners, such as small families, opt for two-bedders…
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