Continuing our search for affordable housing, this week we’re showcasing some of the most budget-friendly four-bedroom condos that hit a sweet spot – priced under $1.6 million. These units offer a mix of affordability and accessibility, with most just a…
Units Of The Week
Nava Grove Indicative Prices For those looking at the Pine Grove area, the introduction of Nava Grove is particularly interesting because of how the developers have decided to price it against its most immediate competition – Pinetree Hill. But let’s…
Analysis
Right after one of HDB’s biggest-ever launches in October this year, the private sector seems to be following up: as we’re writing this in November, there are 6 new launches that have been making the rounds – Chuan Park, Emerald…
Buying
With 6 new launch condos launched last weekend, buyers are having a field day (or a very tough time) in picking the right project. While it ultimately comes down to how successful you are with your ballot, it still pays…
Analysis
Project: Chuan Park District: 19 Address: 240 – 250 Lorong Chuan Tenure: 99 Years No. of Units: 916 No. of Carpark Lots: 740 Lots Site Area: ~400,588 sqft Developer: Chuan Park Development Pte Ltd (Kingsford Development) TOP: Est. 2028 Chuan…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we explore an 88 sqm residence located on Shenton Way in the heart of the Central Business District. The owner values the blend of vibrant city life with the tranquillity and scenic seaviews that the area…
Living In
A few months back, we visited Sunset Way to look at the houses in this freehold, quiet enclave just down the road from Bukit Timah. And since housing prices have been escalating in Singapore, I know of several people who’ve…
Property Stories
Watch out for the “surge in private home transactions” news report soon. Every quarter, the local media will publish a story on private home transactions; often one that sensationalises how high or low they are, while completely ignoring the number…
News
Project: Nava Grove District: 21 Address: 38, 40, 42 Pine Grove Tenure: 99 Years from February 2024 No. of Units: 552 No. of Carpark Lots: 442 Lots Site Area: ~269,552 sq ft Developer: JV between MCL Land and Sinarmas Land…
Editors' Pick
We are a couple in our early 40s who had just sold our condo (joint name). Currently we are staying in a rental unit as we would like to purchase a resale hdb which we can only do so after the 15 months waiting period.
Advice
As we get more and more new launches with the new Gross Floor Area (GFA) harmonisation in effect, it may get more confusing for new buyers as they try to make sense of the new changes. On the surface, it…
Property News
In this week’s episode, Yusof and Baizurah open their modern luxe five-room BTO flat in Tampines, Singapore, featuring a spacious 113 square metres. The couple, residing in their home for six months, designed the space with comfort and minimalism in…
Living In
Tengah is a new town, so there will be a lot of “firsts” over the coming years. At the helm is a new Executive Condominium (EC), which will be in the Plantation Way area of Tengah. Built to blend into…
Buying
Continuing our hunt for the most affordable units in the market, this week we’ve lined up five budget-friendly three-bedroom units starting from just $970,000. That said, do note that some of these picks are well-lived in, so if you are…
Units Of The Week
In this week’s episode, we step into Edith and Ryan’s vibrant four-room BTO in Kallang. With their two kittens, Waffle and Churro, this cozy home serves as a haven where they relax, host friends, and express their personalities through fun,…
Living In
Executive Condominiums (ECs) are intended as a stepping stone between HDB housing and private condos; a sort of “sandwich class housing” if you will. So when these ECs go on the secondary market, a common assumption is that they’ll still…
Analysis
Some may claim that a drawback of HDB living is how crowded it gets. Now that’s subjective, as some homeowners like the communal sense; and with the size of today’s mega-developments, even some HDB projects look quieter. As a case…
Resale HDB
Unless you’re in a high-income bracket or have help from parents, not many first-time buyers can start with a condo. This has been true for a long time, and it’s certainly true in the pricey 2024 market. However, we’ve put…
Property Picks
