Recently, there’s been an interesting shift with cafes adopting a more homely vibe, inspiring a parallel trend in home design. More and more people are now keen on giving their homes a ‘cafe-like’ feel and look. Reflecting this trend, we…
Design
News reports, HDB block notice boards, and every other outlet seem to be putting out the message that prices are coming back down, supply is back up, etc. It’s almost like some big upcoming event is driving the need to…
Editors' Pick
2023 was not exactly a year for affordable properties, nor was the year before it; but even amid the post-Covid property boom, some buyers have managed to find good deals. As we move into 2024, those seeking budget-friendly homes may…
Property Picks
Most condos will see at least a few units being resold every year; but there are some that buck this trend. A rare few projects have gone for years, or even decades, with few to no resales; and this is…
Editors' Pick
Sometimes, not being seen as a property expert is an advantage In a recent case, a buyer’s attempt to sue a real estate agency over an $18.6 million Good Class Bungalow (GCB) didn’t go well. The issue? A drainage reserve…
News
A while back, I wrote about a windy landed estate and a reader suggested that I should check out Jalan Bumbong, as he felt that it was quite similar. It took me a while to get there, as Jalan Bumbong…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, explore a 4-Room BTO flat in Dakota—a thousand sqft of minimalist design and personal expression. Entering, a dedicated foyer area captures attention with a large mirror, concealed shoe cabinet, and a distinctive patent house design—functional and…
Living In
Geylang has long been the hub of the cheap one-bedder condo; but not everyone is too happy with the ones near the vice area. And as we’ve heard from buyers and realtors, Balestier may be affordable, but many of the…
Property Picks
Help! We need advise! My husband and I bought our resale in April 2021. Some things to note here would be. To avoid absd and our eventual goal of 1 hdb + 1 private (of at least 2 bedder). We…
Advice
We’ve all had different circumstances in life, and some of us begin our home ownership journey a bit later than 35. This week we spoke to KS, who “married later” and only bought his first home in his mid-40s. He…
Property Stories
Supply of HDB flats has been at an all-time high in 2023, with more than 23,000 BTO flats launched across eight estates just in the past year. Even so, these new homes are known to offer more compact apartments that…
Units Of The Week
As of 2022, Singapore’s total fertility rate was at a historic low of 1.05 average live births for each woman in her reproductive years. We’re a rapidly ageing population, and empty-nesters (married couples whose children have left) face two choices:…
Decor Advice
New year, new market – at least that seems to be the case with real estate in Singapore. Property here is dynamic and ever-changing, and not just because of our overnight cooling measures; everything from layout preferences to rental prospects…
Property News
“When is the best time to buy a property?” echoes as one of the most perennial questions in the world of real estate, often shadowed by the equally common “when is the best time to sell your property?” This week,…
Buying
Project Case Study: The Continuum Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges they faced First consultation Our buyer, NN, was clear about the intended location from the start. Her family has a home in Kembangan, and she was residing in Meyer Road…
Analysis
Things are finally starting to calm down in Singapore’s private property market, with 2023 seeing the tail-end of the post-pandemic supply crunch. But for many buyers, complaints of high prices are still prevalent: private home prices may be flattening out,…
Editors' Pick
Hi, It is me again. You have kindly given me valuable insights in 2021 and now being in a dilemma again, I decided to write to you. I have been following private residential property news (including stacked homes) and I…
Advice
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Hang around on forums or in coffee shops (or anywhere in Singapore really), and you’re bound to hear complaints about property agent commissions. A common impression is that realtors hike up their commissions for even “simple” jobs, like listing your…
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