“False ceiling” is now a term we can apply to an interior design feature, and the cash minimums for Executive Condos (ECs). Right now the income ceiling to buy one is $16,000 per month, up from $14,000 (the previous ceiling…
News
As everyone knows, it’s increasingly difficult to find a non-strata, non-leasehold landed property in Singapore for under $4 million these days. Hence, when I saw that there was an estate in the East which had not 1, but 2, freehold…
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In this week’s episode, Michael and Mabel introduce their home, a top-floor unit in a 1930s three-story walk-up. Surrounded by nature, the couple moved in a year ago, appreciating the blend of an older building style with their lifestyle. Their…
Living In
One of the highest premiums attached to resale flats is based on age. When a flat is sold right after MOP (usually five years, except for plus and prime models,) it’s in a desirable state of being ready to move…
Editors' Pick
For some flat buyers, lease decay (aka the 99-year time bomb) is a concern. This has created a lot of demand for younger flats; the most desirable of which are five-year-old resale flats, which have only just reached their Minimum…
Property Picks
2024 was quite the year for resale flats. We saw little real loss of momentum, despite many earlier claims that the rising prices couldn’t be sustained. We even saw notable transactions, such as one flat reaching over $1.7 million, and…
Editors' Pick
If you’re pressed for time and looking for a move-in-ready home, we’ve got you covered. This week, we’ve rounded up five of the most affordable 4-bedroom condos that have recently TOPed, with prices starting from $2.15M. Better yet, each of…
Units Of The Week
Earlier in 2024, we were expecting a more subdued property market for 2025. At the time, it seemed the housing shortage had been resolved, and prices were losing momentum. But the tail end of 2024 created some surprises, with a…
Commentary
Chuan Park raised some eyebrows when it sold 70 per cent of its units on the launch weekend, on 10th November 2024. While there are several reasons for this – including pent-up demand from around 14 years without a new…
Commentary
In the Singapore property market, most people would gravitate towards a higher floor unit. This is even clearly reflected in developer pricing, where we expect that the higher floor units will come at a premium. But we’ve also discovered that…
Analysis
I think many of my ID and contractor friends might kill me for writing this, but one of my biggest pet peeves of BTO and HDB renovations in Singapore is the amount of needless custom carpentry that is not only…
Editors' Pick
We recently shared our review of The Orie, and now we’re diving deeper into its pricing. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the indicative prices for this new launch, along with an analysis of how it compares at its current price…
Analysis
We’re expecting yet another slew of strong new launches in 2025, but in the meantime, there’s still inventory to clear. Here’s a rundown of new launches from the previous year or before, that still have several units available for sale….
Editors' Pick
Today, we’re back in the East, visiting Margate Road, which is a residential street that runs perpendicularly between Mountbatten Road and Meyer Road. It’s an interesting street because one end has large detached units, whilst the other end has terrace…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, a 1950s house in a mature neighbourhood has been reimagined into a contemporary home tailored to modern living and a connection with nature. The property prioritises sustainability, privacy, and comfort, while incorporating thoughtful design elements. The…
Living In
How much more would you pay for a very new (i.e., around five years old) resale flat? You might figure it’s at a premium, since (a) you can move in immediately and skip the construction time, and (b) the lease…
News
2025’s first new launch is expected to be a hit among buyers, especially those who had missed out on a purchase at Emerald of Katong and Chuan Park. Situated in the mature Toa Payoh estate, the last new launch was 8 years ago and with a significant undersupply of private residential units and close proximity to the MRT, could The Orie turn out to be a more solid proposition than its 2 more hyped up new launch peers?
Editors' Pick
Covid was an unprecedented time, and the news was dominated by naysayers and pessimists. Beyond just pessimism, of course, there were real crises in certain market segments, which saw some people scrambling for funds. The combination of the two led…
Commentary
