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Old duplex homes offer a lot of space, but maintenance is always a worry – from outdated layouts to leaks, owners need an Interior Designer with the right combination of patience and vision.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
Hi team, I’ve always liked the way your team analyzes enquiries. Hope you’re able to provide some insights into our query below. My wife and I are looking to invest our cash/cash equivalent on hand and are wondering what’s the…
Advice
By now, no one bats an eyelid at DBSS flats, maisonettes, jumbo flats, etc. reaching $1 million. It’s almost expected in the current resale flat market. But what about stock-standard, vanilla flats? That’s the market that bears watching, as it’s…
Editors' Pick
For those on tighter purse strings but still require 3 bedrooms, options on the market can be rather limited. This week, we look at compact sized 3 bedders that still offer functionality but at a palatable price point of under…
Units Of The Week
Leedon Green is a freehold condo that was completed just this year. It’s one of the newer headline developments in the Holland V/Farrer area, and we’ve covered it extensively in our review. With three-storey maisonettes and villas, this is one…
Analysis
We tend to focus on bigger issues when picking a condo, such as proximity to MRT stations, developer track records, pricing, etc. And that’s definitely a good practice, but there are some smaller factors that seem trivial at first, but…
Buying
Given the high costs of owning more than one property in Singapore, you really only have one shot at making it a wise investment. Here’s a real-life example of how much the outcome can differ if you make the right…
Commentary
