Chestnut Gardens, a charming collection of terrace houses and semi-detached homes, recently captured my attention. These residences, constructed in the 80s or 90s, intriguingly don’t feature elevators – a common trait for buildings of that era. However, what’s particularly notable…
Editors' Pick
All hail the digital generation (of property agents) As of this year, we have around 35,251 property agents, up from 34,427 last year; which when we consider how much they like flyers, makes it amazing there are any trees left. …
News
The common argument against HDB projects is the lack of facilities. While many of them are designed to be self-contained with essential amenities, the availability and quality of recreational facilities can vary. In some instances, HDB estates are strategically located…
Resale HDB
Hi there Happy 2024 in advance! I have been a silent reader trying to gain bits and pieces of property $ wisdom from your blog (unfortunately I’m still struggling to make sense). So I wanted to seek advice on our…
Advice
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19 Jan 2024
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While some prefer bustling malls and train stations, other Singaporeans are willing to forego these for some peace and quiet. This usually means an exclusive, low-density area like a landed enclave. But if you’re priced out of a landed property…
Editors' Pick
Continuing our hunt for spacious yet budget-friendly living spaces in Singapore, we turn our attention to some of the most affordable 3-bedroom condos available on the market today. Admittedly, these homes are not located in the most popular neighbourhoods, but…
Units Of The Week
A five-foot-way is one of the most iconic, yet also least common homes in Singapore. Many of these are among the oldest properties you’ll find; and in the past, many were considered more for their commercial aspects – or in…
Design
One of our readers, A, approached us a while ago about upgrading from a flat to a condo unit. They’ve since moved into Whistler Grand, one of the larger condos at West Coast Vale. This week, we spoke to them…
Condo Reviews
There’s probably no more hated profession in Singapore than the real estate agent. While there are certainly good agents out there, the problem is with more than 30,000 agents (although the active number is much lower), the quality of the…
Editors' Pick
CX is what Singaporeans might call a “high-flyer”. He owned a car and a condo in his mid-twenties, was a top performer in his company, and managed it all before he became a degree holder. However, his experiences as a…
Property Stories
In this week’s episode, we explore a truly unique residence in Cimanggis, a neighbourhood closely connected to the University of Indonesia. The house, inhabited by lecturers and students, stands out as a fusion of home, office, and communal space. Nestled…
Living In
Previously, I’d covered a few reader-requested tours, such as that of Woodlands Park. With all the buzz about AI and how it can potentially replace humans, I was curious as to what it would suggest for this landed tour series,…
Editors' Pick
There are two types of people who buy freehold properties, and they don’t realise they should hate each other. Not until the en-bloc meeting happens. You see, for some people, the benefit of a freehold condo is they think that…
News
2024 won’t be seeing the same scarcity issues in the aftermath of COVID-19 – predictions range as high as over 11,600 new units, spread across some 38 new launches. These are just the larger projects too, and may not include…
Buying
Hi there, I hope this email finds you well. The main reason I’m writing to you is to seek advice on a few pointers: My partner and I just decided to start sourcing for HDB resale flat given the fact…
Advice
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12 Jan 2024
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In a real estate market where HDB upgraders and first-time buyers are grappling with affordability issues, it’s interesting to witness certain new launch condos defy the odds and still achieve good sales figures. While factors like price point and buyer…
Buying
2024 is set to introduce several key changes to Singapore’s real estate market. Apart from the announcement of three upcoming BTO launches this year, HDB is set to introduce a new category of Plus flats in the public housing system…
Units Of The Week
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11 Jan 2024
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Project: The Arden District: 23 Address: 2, 4, 6 Phoenix Road Tenure: 99-year Leasehold from July 2023 No. of Units: 105 No. of Carpark Lots: 105 Site Area: 69,585 sqft Developer: Qingjian Realty TOP: Est. 2027 When I think about…
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10 Jan 2024
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