For buyers looking at an investment property, a 2-bedroom unit is a typical sweet spot – in terms of rentability and a more achievable quantum. But in recent years, the availability of a smaller 2-bedroom unit in the form of…
Analysis
What comes to mind when you think about Woodlands? Naturally, I’m sure many would associate it with the Causeway and the town they need to get through to get to Malaysia. But for those who haven’t considered Woodlands to be…
Condo Reviews
When looking for high rental yields, a common issue that crops up is finding apartments – that is, developments like People’s Park Complex, or walk-up apartments, that are not actual condos. These tend to rise to the top due to…
Rent
I was always under the impression that the landed houses near Kheam Hock Road were all large properties i.e. detached or semi-detached units. Hence, I was intrigued to see some terrace units when driving through the other day, and decided…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, the focus is on a three-room HDB flat situated in the Bugis area, spanning approximately 700 sqft. The design concept, rooted in the Chinese words 动静 (movement and stillness), seamlessly integrates functionality throughout. The dark wood…
Living In
Changes to ABSD for developers are a sign of the times. When we started seeing runaway prices after Covid, there was a sense of “not this again,” and most market watchers had flashbacks to 2009 to 2013, or the 2017…
News
Well, with the February BTO in 2024 just concluded, it’s time to focus our attention on the next one coming our way. June’s BTO launch line-up is a very interesting one, as it includes Holland Village! At long last, public…
BTO
Dear Stacked Homes, Happy new year! We are a couple with combined income of $23k (41yo $16k, 29yo $7k), currently live in a 29yr old 4br hdb resale (mkt value abt $580k) under joint ownership, and has fulfilled the MOP….
Advice
Resale flat prices may be seeing slower growth, but they’re still past any price level prior to Covid; and from the look of things, the $500,000 resale 5-room flat may be a thing of the past. Or is it? As…
Resale HDB
In this week’s episode, we explore a tastefully designed three-bedroom condo on the East Coast. Inspired by modern Japanese design, this 1,270 sqft home is tailored for large family gatherings, with a special focus on the homeowners’ passion for cooking….
Insider Tour
This week, we’re exploring five spacious 3-bedroom condominiums, each boasting a practical layout and exceeding 1,600 square feet in size. Moreover, these units are attractively priced under $2 million, catering to those with a more modest budget. Regarding their location,…
Units Of The Week
Trends change, and the condo market is nothing if not subject to trends. From squash courts to bay windows, many things have come and gone since the first condo was built in the 1970s. And whilst it’s common knowledge that…
Commentary
Project: Lumina Grand District: 23 Address: Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 Tenure: 99-year Leasehold from 2027 No. of Units: 512 No. of Carpark Lots: 414 Site Area: 178,936 sqft Developer: CDL Zenith Pte. Ltd. TOP: Est. 2027 Nestled beside the…
Editors' Pick
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28 Feb 2024
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Home loan interest rates average around three per cent as of 2024, with many loan packages inching toward four per cent in later years (usually in the fourth year or thereafter). Along with the recent switch to SORA-based loans, many…
Finance
Most of us know the usual places for million-dollar flats; Bishan, Queenstown, Tanjong Pagar, etc., appear so often on the lists, that it’s hardly a surprise anymore. However, the number of million-dollar flats is growing every year; and as of…
Editors' Pick
When you talk about landed living around Beauty World in District 21, everyone thinks about Toh Tuck Estate, but did you know that there is another landed enclave nearby called Hoover Park? In my opinion, Hoover Park is a much…
Editors' Pick
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25 Feb 2024
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In this week’s episode, we explore a unique living space inspired by the natural allure of a cave. This 4-room BTO spans a thousand sqft, designed to seamlessly blend into its surroundings. From the front door, an expansive living area…
Living In
I look for old, “run-down” malls when I shop around for property The typical response I get to this is “siao ah, what’s so good about that.” But hear me out: old, strata-titled malls are a more valuable amenity than…
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