If the name Gary Neville sounds familiar, it’s because he’s a former player for Manchester United and England; and quite recently, his name’s been making the rounds for a different reason: along with UK-based developer Salboy Ltd., he’s been marketing…
Investment
There’s a general consensus that, if you buy property at the low point of the market and sell when prices rise, you’ll definitely make money. But this tends to ignore how individualistic property assets can be. Unlike, say, dollars or…
Analysis
High ceilings are among the most impressive features of a home. They make your place look bigger, they’re great for ventilation, and some are even high enough that you can include a mezzanine floor. But at the same time, there…
Buying
The one-bedder condo has long been the darling of the Singapore rental market. It headed the shoebox craze back in the 2010s, until URA had to regulate unit sizes. Then it became the main star of the “Sell One, Buy…
Analysis
I’ve visited the Thomson area several times, covering Windsor Park and Thomson Ridge, among other areas. Today, I thought it would be nice to cross (the very busy) Upper Thomson Road and tour Inglewood instead! Inglewood is slightly different from…
Editors' Pick
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For Singapore’s property market, the writing’s on the wall for analysts and realtors alike. In an opinion that managed to surprise exactly zero people, Morgan Stanley has shifted its position on two key developers from overweight and equal weight to…
News
In this week’s episode, discover the transformation of a 624 sqft apartment in Newton, expertly redesigned by architect Mikolai and interior designer Joyce. Originally a singles apartment, the couple undertook a renovation challenge when expecting their daughter, Stella. The apartment,…
Editors' Pick
In the world of mega-developments, the oft-repeated concern is the ‘lack of privacy.’ However, this barely scratches the surface of potential issues. Marketing materials and real estate agents, wary of upsetting developers and sellers, typically avoid delving into these deeper…
Buying
Hi Stacked Homes team! We absolutely LOVE your content and videos and we made it a weekly thing to catch up on home tours and articles from you guys. Really love the balanced approach that your team provides to Singaporean…
Advice
The announcement of 6,000 new homes at Pearl’s Hill, including – gasp – NEW HDB FLATS! has caused quite the stir of late. This is the heart of Chinatown, just a few minutes down the road (or a few stops…
Commentary
If you’re on the hunt for a spacious home that’s truly unique, Executive Maisonettes might just be the only option for you. They’re a rare find these days because HDB just isn’t making them anymore. These two-story flats offer plenty…
Units Of The Week
The “sell one, buy two” strategy has been in the property playbook for some time now, going back to at least the last property dip in 2016. But it’s a term we’ve heard less often these past year or so,…
Commentary
Harbourfront strikes an odd balance in the hearts of Singaporeans – it’s both a celebrated entertainment hub and a place whose residential charm might be a bit overstated. On paper, the area is a unique blend of different things that…
Condo Reviews
With high home prices and a constraint on land space in Singapore, it’s not surprising unit sizes have become a compromise. All those 600 to 700 sq. ft. two-bedders sure look big in a show flat; and some buyers are…
Property Stories
So with property prices being so high of late, agents must be in a great spot, right? While we still have the occasional agent flashing the goods on social media (remember, this is mainly to preen their feathers to build…
Property News
This week, we looked at some properties that saw losing transactions, despite being bought at an “ideal” time – during 2003 to 2005, or 2015 to 2016 (all low points in the property market). And while many of the reasons…
Analysis
Note: The second last transaction at Jalan Ketumbit and the third last transition at Jalan Keruing were in the $2 million+ region but they occurred in 2021. However, I’m still mentioning them as buyers/sellers often like to use past transaction…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we explore a charming home located in one of the oldest residential estates in Singapore. This 850 sqft walk-up apartment offers a unique perspective on city living. Its smaller scale and absence of high-rises create a…
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