Dear Stacked Homes, I have been a regular reader of your articles. I appreciate your efforts to put in much analysis in answering real issues faced by the community on property matters. I seek your recommendations on my situation I…
Advice
Today’s newer condos tend to be a bit, well, same-ish. In an era with ABSD deadlines and narrowing margins, developers just aren’t inclined to take risks or to try out the novel and exotic. Sometimes, it’s worth looking at the…
Buying
In this week’s episode, we explore a quaint walk-up apartment built in 1953, once the residence of Zubir Said and his family, famed composer of Singapore’s national anthem, “Majulah Singapura.” Nestled in Joo Chiat, this 1,432 sqft mid-century abode has…
Living In
Typically, those on a budget would likely take the BTO route and deal with a longer waiting time. But for those who do not have the luxury of waiting for their new homes to be built, the next natural choice…
Units Of The Week
Last year, District 15 saw the launch of three notable residential projects: The Continuum, Tembusu Grand, and Grand Dunman, providing prospective homeowners with a variety of options in this sought-after area of the East. This year, anticipation surrounds a new…
Editors' Pick
The resale flat shortage is slowly but surely coming to an end, and we might be seeing the start of a bigger influx of supply. Will this mean the end of high rent or high Cash Over Valuation (COV)? It’s…
Resale HDB
The part of sales that many developers dread is the final hangers-on; the units that are too big and expensive to move, or which people reject for some reason. Even with the recent change in ABSD rules for developers, it…
Editors' Pick
Some time ago, we visited Kimsia Park, the landed enclave behind Lucky Plaza. The location is undoubtedly very convenient for those who spend a lot of time in town. However, it’s also right smack in the hustle and bustle of…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we delve into James’ journey of renovating his apartment in the vibrant neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru. With a vision to fuse modern sophistication with traditional charm, James embarked on a meticulous design process to transform his…
Living In
Have you considered what your condo or HDB flat will look like, after 99 years? This question is partly inspired by Life After People, which is a series I highly recommend. And while the scenario isn’t quite the same, one…
News
Boutique condos are something of a niche buy. Often with 100 units or less (in some cases even fewer than a dozen units), these projects are known to be typically volatile: transactions tend to be few, so even a single…
Analysis
Dear Stacked team, We’re huge fans of your editorial and have been following for years, and are looking to dip our toes in Singapore’s property market – we’re hoping to lean on your well informed advice. My partner and I…
Advice
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2022 and 2024 may only be two years apart, but there’s been a tremendous change in that short time. We’ve gone from a major housing shortage to a huge influx of new condos and flats; and on top of that,…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we step into the charming home of Brian and Audrey, nestled in the heart of Whampoa. Their abode, a haven of comfort and style, offers a glimpse into their unique blend of creativity and practicality. One…
Living In
Most can agree that having unblocked views from the comfort of one’s home is not a common treat in a land-scarce city like Singapore. But those who have had the pleasure of having unblocked views – be it verdant spaces,…
Units Of The Week
In theory, freehold condos should continue to appreciate well over the years. One common argument you’ll hear, for example, is that because developers won’t need to top up the lease, freehold projects have better en-bloc value and potential. But there’s…
Analysis
Whilst private home prices seem to be stabilising a bit, we’re still coming off a high point in property prices – and with new launch and resale condo prices both at a high quantum, many homebuyers may still be considering…
Property Picks
Cluster homes are in that weird spot between landed housing and condos. On the one hand, they’re landed; on the other hand, you still have an MCST, and common facilities. But next to walk-up apartments, this may be one of…
Analysis
