HDB Maisonettes are relics of a different era: a time when HDB flats were truly spacious, when many upgraders were happy to upgrade to a bigger flat (not even a condo), and when our ageing problem didn’t yet preclude stairs….
Editors' Pick
Centrale 8 At Tampines DBSS was the 8th out of 13 DBSS to be built in Singapore, and it holds a special place in Singapore’s DBSS history as one of the most (if not the most) scandalous DBSS that formed…
Editors' Pick
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I was talking to a new acquaintance the other day, who shared with me her decision to move from a landed house to a condo because the stairs were becoming too much as she got older. As I live with…
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- 10 Sep 2023
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We’ve broken the record for million-dollar flats again, as of August 2023. Well, they did say National Day is a time to reflect on what makes us Singaporean; and at this point, million-dollar flats are on par with chicken rice,…
News
In this week’s episode, we explore a charming home located in Tiong Bahru, Singapore. This 941 sqft property, built in 1973, offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity. The apartment, originally in its original state, underwent a thoughtful transformation…
Living In
When is a resale flat at its peak? To most buyers, this is the five-year mark: a flat that’s sold as soon as it reaches the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP). These flats are the newest possible HDB resale flats you…
BTO
Hi stacked homes, My husband and I have been avid readers of your content, and we notice your team has been very detailed in analysing situations to provide sound choices. I hope you can help us as we are quite…
Advice
Over the past week, we were looking for condos that had negative reviews, and the possible reasons. It occurs to me upon reading the comments, that a lot of this revolves around “rude security guards”, or “rude management” (and for…
Commentary
In this week’s episode, we explore a beautiful home in the prestigious District 10 area that has been featured in numerous design journals across the country. This three-bedroom unit has been listed on the market for $3.5m, and is set…
On The Market
Boutique condos – commonly thought of as projects with 50 units or less – offer a lot of privacy. But these tiny developments also mean smaller land space, fewer facilities, and maybe even cliquish management committees; so are they really…
Editors' Pick
As requested by one of our readers (thank you for writing to us!), this week’s issue focuses on finding apartments that are within walking distance of an MRT Station. Apart from that, some other requirements include having four bedrooms and…
Units Of The Week
For many, the idea of renovating an older condominium can be especially daunting, raising concerns about outdated architecture, potential repairs, and the complexities of modernising an older space. However, for one couple, these challenges were not deterrents but rather a…
Renovation Journeys
Forest City, a colossal development project situated in Johor, Malaysia, was initially conceived in 2006 with an estimated budget of $100 billion. Originally marketed as a ’20-year project,’ the development is now increasingly believed to be falling short of expectations….
Property Stories
Most home buyers know that online reviews have to be taken with a pinch – nay – a heaping spoonful – of salt. Depending on the platform, these can be gamified or even fake – there are even businesses online…
Commentary
In a recent Straits Times report, it said that more senior citizens are using the Lease Buyback Scheme (LBS). About 2,860 seniors used the scheme in 2022, up from 2,790 the year before. To be clear, these are still rookie…
Commentary
Yio Chu Kang Gardens is a small landed enclave in Ang Mo Kio, close to Lentor MRT and within 1 km of Anderson Primary, CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School and Mayflower Primary School. As it’s close to several HDB estates,…
Editors' Pick
Get a gold bar with your property purchase in China Imagine you’re in China right now, where the real estate bubble just popped. A bunch of companies have gone under, and the government is pretty nervous. They’re afraid that if…
News
In this week’s episode, we take a closer look at an executive apartment, spanning approximately 1,645 square feet. The layout of this residence offers versatile possibilities, with the potential to reconfigure rooms and merge the living hall space with one…
Living In
