As I was pleasantly surprised by Goldhill estate the other day, I thought I would go take a look at some of the other landed estates in the Bukit Timah area that I’d always written off before, to see if…
Editors' Pick
The resale market isn’t the only thing that can overheat. From what I saw on Reddit, some property agents’ flyers are also raising the heat: Perhaps blatantly advertising your skills in raising home prices isn’t a great idea right now….
News
In this week’s episode, we’ll be exploring a charming home in Yishun, owned by Eddy and Joy. This 1,302 sqft abode has been their residence for about one and a half years. The house initially had some quirks from its…
Living In
Due to the housing supply crunch in previous years, homes have been selling fast – and the affordable ones require you to move quickly. While the situation now is nowhere near as dire as before (new launches are not selling…
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30 Sep 2023
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Dear Ryan, As usual, you and your Team continue to amaze me with the wide range of posts weekly – be it review of landed housing estates, HDB largest and cheapest flat and the issues faced by landlord! :):):) I…
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29 Sep 2023
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As much as Singapore seems to be built up and perhaps even overcrowded in places, there are also still many interesting plots in and around that are yet to be developed. You may even have walked/driven past many of these,…
Editors' Pick
After showcasing expansive HDBs last week, we now turn our attention to older, freehold condos that exceed 2,400 square feet, which are great for families who require more space. Not only do they offer ample living space, but the majority…
Units Of The Week
Forget the stereotypes about millennials and their avocado toast obsessions; when it comes to home buying in Singapore, this generation is proving to have a stronger focus on liveability than before. Far from being frivolous or impractical, these younger homebuyers…
Commentary
For many Singaporeans, owning a landed home is the pinnacle of property aspirations. Yet, in an era of soaring property prices, it might come as a pleasant surprise that there are still freehold landed homes priced just above $2 million….
Property Picks
Resale flat prices are finally starting to slow; but that’s not the impression on the ground level. Just about everyone we’ve spoken to continues to complain of high prices, and the sensational reports of million-dollar flats may not be helping….
Editors' Pick
With ABSD rates at their highest ever (not that we’ve ever seen them go down!), it’s time for Singaporeans to think outside the box. Or in some cases, outside the country. This week, we spoke to a property investor who…
Property Stories
Pinnacle@Duxton remains the poster child of the “lottery effect” – the proof that certain desirable BTOs go on to make a killing for their lucky owners. In fact, it is probably Singapore’s most profitable HDB project (for its residents). When…
Commentary
Today, we’re off on a reader-requested tour of East Coast Terrace. I only took a quick look at its location on the map before heading off, so I thought it would be something similar to the houses we saw near…
Editors' Pick
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24 Sep 2023
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We’re not talking about facing the canal, or tiny streams in park connectors here. We’ve picked out HDB developments with nice coastal views, reservoir views, or something a condo would be proud to advertise. These HDB flats aren’t easy to…
Resale HDB
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24 Sep 2023
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They’d need a very different marketing strategy to make Singaporeans buy dollar-homes abroad. For those who don’t know, Japan isn’t the only place with super-cheap homes. Italy also has homes going for a single euro, and cities like Detroit in…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we explore the Serif Apartment, a design marvel brought to life by the creative minds at UPSTRS_. This apartment is a testament to pragmatic planning and clean lines, offering a unique take on modern living. The…
Living In
Hello, I hope you are doing well. I’ve been a follower of Stacked for a long time now, and have enjoyed the content from the beginning. I am writing today to seek some help with my slightly odd situation regarding…
Advice
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22 Sep 2023
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Ask most property agents in 2023, and they’ll tell you any landed home under $4 million is likely a leasehold (or cluster housing, or a strata-titled unit in a condo.) But our recent checks show that isn’t true. There are…
Property Picks