If you’re big on lifestyle facilities, having a private pool in the comfort of your home would be a big allure to have. It makes the apartment feel more unique and offers homeowners the opportunity to enjoy a private and…
Units Of The Week
We’re not conveyancing lawyers, so we’re not going to assert what is or isn’t legal when it comes to bank loans. But with home prices on the rise, some homebuyers have started to get creative. Some of their tactics may…
Finance
For those who’ve been keeping tabs on the property market, there have been a few consistently strong performers over the last few years. Some that we can think of immediately have been places like High Park Residences (a recent transaction…
Property News
Wise property buyers spend more time looking at the floor plan than the show flat; but even this isn’t a perfect way to catch everything. There are important elements that may be left out of the floor plan – and…
Buying
On the one hand, we advise everyone to be present at condo AGMs, to keep track of what’s happening, and to exercise their vote. On the other hand, we can sympathise with why some people refuse to attend. A common…
Commentary
Quite a while ago (sorry for the delay), a reader requested a review of Tamarind Road. It’s pretty far out, so it took me a while to get there, but we’re finally there today! Let me show you exactly what…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, discover a thoughtfully designed home located in Geylang, spanning roughly 1,200 sqft and boasting a four-room HDB layout. Originally a snug space, the owners reconfigured the walls to enhance openness and functionality. The entryway, offering privacy…
Living In
Singapore’s most talented diplomats are wasted in the property market. When the government needs expert negotiators, they should be looking for the en-bloc specialists in property firms. Because if anyone can pull off even one successful en-bloc negotiation, they’ll have…
News
Hi there! Wanted to get your opinions of the following: I have a fully paid private condo under my name (paid by parents) for investment purposes. The issue now is that I can’t apply for public housing with my partner….
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You’ve probably heard that it’s a bad idea to try and time the market, be it for stocks or real estate. But what about the opinions of analysts? Would the extensive research and data of a property firm help them…
Commentary
This is the most ideal topic to use the old “one man’s floor/another man’s ceiling” saying because it’s true: not every property “downside” is universally bad for all buyers. There are even cases where buyers go out of their way…
Buying
Million-dollar HDB flats might have been the talk of the town a few years back, but nowadays, it has become quite the norm especially when looking at the usual suspects (like Tanjong Pagar and Toa Payoh). While this is not…
Units Of The Week
Freehold condos are a favourite among Singaporeans; but just because the lease doesn’t run out, that doesn’t mean old renovations won’t. Darryl from Lightwell Architects was tasked with restoring an ageing two-bedder, dating back to the 1990s. The result is…
Design
If you’ve been on the lookout for a BTO, Christmas has come early for you with the launch of the December 2023 BTO (most analysts have also mentioned the possibility of reduced demand). There’s a total of 6,057 units on…
BTO
The December 2023 BTO launch is out featuring over 6,000 units, and has mixed in some of the most desirable mature neighbourhoods (although that term is officially obsolete). In total, there are 8 projects that buyers can choose from – two…
BTO
An upgrade doesn’t really feel like one, if you end up having to squeeze into a smaller home than your previous flat. So it’s not surprising that HDB upgraders almost always want at least a three-bedder; and it may even…
Editors' Pick
We’ve had a few reader requests for tours of Bukit Timah landed enclaves, and what with the recent en bloc sale of the 999-year leasehold, 2-storey Cold Storage Jelita mall (with a plot ratio 2.2), for $91.68 million in November…
Editors' Pick
Well, there goes the seaview. For decades, the residents in the Bayshore Road cluster (three condos: Costa Del Sol, Bayshore Road, and Bayshore Park) have tolerated poor public transport access, and limited amenities, in exchange for one of Singapore’s best…
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