With the recent heat wave that has plagued Singapore, accessibility to a swimming pool might be in big demand – and what better way to cool off than in your own private pool? While some might assume that having a…
Units Of The Week
High-ceiling, double-volume units hold a fascination for many homeowners. It’s impressive, gives a sense of space, and has twice the impact in Singapore. Huge homes aren’t exactly the norm here, and going double volume is a major flex. But it…
Property Stories
If it’s been a while since you’ve bought a home, and you’re upgrading or moving today, you may be in for a few surprises. The property development landscape has changed more over the past decade than in the past 30-odd…
Buying
A big drop in price for any condo always catches the attention of many, and the recent 20 per cent price drop at Cuscaden Reserve was no different. People love a good “bargain”, and the anchor price phenomenon is never…
Analysis
We’d previously visited Loyang Villas, a 99-year landed estate located just across the road from the Jalan Mariam and Lengkok Mariam landed enclave. In fact, when I was looking at the properties for sale in the area, I was surprised…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we explore a 1,000 sqft, 4-room BTO home located in Tampines, where the homeowners have resided with their son for seven months. Upon entering, guests are welcomed by a foyer designed for shoe removal, offering both…
Living In
Bigger condo projects tend to sell better these days News reports have a whole host of reasons why Lentor Mansion managed to sell 75 per cent of its units, despite slower sales of projects like The Arcady at Boon Keng…
News
Old duplex homes offer a lot of space, but maintenance is always a worry – from outdated layouts to leaks, owners need an Interior Designer with the right combination of patience and vision. In this particular home, Studio Metanoia managed…
Design
Hi there! Thank you for sharing the useful articles. It has been enlightening and eye opening reading all the different property stories. I do have a question. I recently sold my BTO house and will have about 250k in cash…
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Not everyone has the luxury to wait a few years for their condo to be built; and sometimes, it just takes an upgrader longer than expected to sell. In those situations, one alternative is to look at new launch condos…
Buying
Space in Singapore is always a premium, and so despite the older ages of some of these HDB flats, there seems to still be strong demand for such homes. So this week, we take a look at some of the…
Units Of The Week
The cheapest HDBs in Singapore are all 2-room and 3-room HDB flats. While a low quantum is nice, no one wants to cram into a 3-room HDB flat with their brother, sister, parents, grandparents, etc. Quite a few Singaporeans will…
Resale HDB
Cuscaden Reserve has been in the news of late, due to their big relaunch and price drop: we’re now seeing prices starting from $2,800+ psf, down from $3,327 – $3,830 psf in its initial pricing. This is quite a steep…
Commentary
Homeowners either love balconies or hate them – but there’s a dimension beyond this – and that’s the circular balcony. Depending on who you ask, this is either artsy and unique, or irritating because home fixtures are generally designed to…
Property Picks
Previously, we’d viewed the houses at Tai Hwan and Li Hwan, so I thought we should cross Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 and tour Mei Hwan Road/Drive/Crescent, to get a more complete sense of the area. First things first, here’s…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we explore a meticulously crafted home designed for a family of four, encompassing a professional couple in the tech industry, their young children, and a live-in domestic helper. Drawing inspiration from past hospitality projects, the apartment…
Living In
An educated prediction on future MRT lines These are some interesting – and well-researched – speculations on MRT lines that we may see in future. Some of the future areas to think about, for me, are the Long Island project…
News
While families may have a lot in common, there are always individual needs for each member; and the essence of good design is addressing those disparate needs under the same roof. In today’s home, we examined how a design firm…
Design
