Given how high property prices are today, it’s not surprising that more home buyers are turning to their parents for help. It’s also part of the great wealth transfer that’s happening in Singapore; and culturally, parents are anxious if their…
Property Stories
When Sarah and Alex (*not their real names for privacy reasons) first walked into their 3 bedroom condo in the East, they saw potential hiding beneath the original dark, yellow-tinted colour scheme of the home. Inspired by Wabi-Sabi and Japandi…
Home Tours
35 is an important year for a single Singaporean, as this is when you can buy your HDB flat; and with new rules on flat selection, you can buy anywhere in Singapore. If you’re in a position to afford a…
Buying
The hunt for affordable condos goes in 2024, as home buyers struggle with the post-Covid price surge. More projects are being completed, but that’s hardly helpful news to those who need to buy right now. And one of the complaints…
Editors' Pick
Today we’re exploring another landed estate in Bukit Timah, which consists of several Avenues all named after trees: Redwood, Elm, Oak, Fir, and Cypress. It’s about a 12-minute walk from Sixth Avenue MRT and 17 minutes from Methodist Girls’ School,…
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In this week’s episode, we explore a beautifully renovated home featuring a modern colonial theme. The home sports a typical BTO layout within Dakota Breeze, an HDB project near East Coast Park. Due to its location, the home is often…
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The high cost of getting your property purchase wrong in Singapore. Do you need to wait a few more years to afford a condo? Or are you just unsure? Then you may just want to wait. There are people –…
News
Interest in properties in Johor Bahru (JB) has picked up again; partly due to the high property prices in Singapore and the Malaysian Ringgit hitting a record low against the Sing dollar, but also due to encouraging news about the…
Investment
Hi Stacked Homes, We have a unique situation on hand and would love to hear your thoughts on this. My husband and I own a 3 room HDB flat in a very mature estate in Commonwealth that is 57 years…
Advice
A central area flat is a dream for many, but not all of us have a shot at Prime Location Housing (PLH). At the same time, resale flats in these areas are notoriously expensive; enough to even get a small…
Resale HDB
This week, we look at 5 of the most affordable freehold 3-bedroom condo apartments priced under the $2M budget. But while they are freehold, the downside is that these projects are boutique condos located quite a distance from the nearest…
Units Of The Week
The private housing market has been tough on home buyers as the post-Covid era is one of the priciest times to buy a private property. Singles, in particular, face unique difficulties. They can only buy a resale HDB after turning…
Buying
The most obvious difference between 3-room and 4-room flats is size: the former tends to be around 700 sq. ft., while the latter is usually around 960 sq. ft. (sometimes a bit bigger, especially for older flats). But there are…
Editors' Pick
Colonial homes hold a special allure in Singapore, evoking a sense of history and timeless elegance. These architectural gems, often characterised by black-and-white bungalows, were originally built for British expatriates in the early 20th century. Their distinct style combines elements…
Design
While regulations on property agents have been tightened, there are a lot of players in this industry – from mortgage brokers down to the developers themselves. Everyone has a vested interest in something, and some of the deals between them…
Commentary
Some property buyers swear by family-sized units (i.e., three-bedders or bigger), whereas others believe in low quantum one and two-bedders. But as far as returns go, which of these unit sizes is actually better for investment? It’s worth a look…
Analysis
Most Singaporeans would be quite put off by small spaces; it is not surprising to hear negative sentiments and complaints about our tightened spaces in newer developments, both public and private. So to the surprise of many Singaporean friends who…
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In this week’s episode, the focus is on Sine Pop, an independent cinema located in Manila. Created in 2020, this space aims to support independent filmmakers and provide a contemplative environment for visitors. The cinema is intentionally discreet, situated behind…
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