You’ve probably heard of Joo Chiat’s cafes and shophouses—but tucked just behind the main road is a lesser-known stretch of vintage terrace houses that haven’t been rebuilt. On a walk from Telok Kurau Park to The Yards, we spotted charming original-condition homes, surprising plot ratio stories, and a few quirks (like outdoor-access bathrooms). Here’s what we found on this unexpectedly layered street in the east.
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Is it time to rethink the 1km school rule? We unpack how home addresses shape opportunity — and why some parents are risking it all.
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8 Jun 2025
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Nearly 1,800 Northshore flats are reaching MOP in 2025. Early sellers could benefit most—before the market floods and resale prices start to dip.
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7 Jun 2025
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When a BTO isn’t an option, what choices do mixed-nationality couples have? One Singaporean shares her journey navigating the housing maze.
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Cheryl visits HDB’s refreshed show gallery—peek inside the new 4- and 5-room mock-ups and see what design ideas are worth stealing for your own flat.
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6 Jun 2025
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We analysed how The Arcadia stacks up against Bukit Timah condos — and what its ultra-large layout means for long-term value. Read the full case study.
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A $1.658M Dawson loft has become Singapore’s most expensive 5-room HDB flat. What makes it so special—and is it worth the record-breaking price?
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5 Jun 2025
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In today’s market, a freehold 3-bedder under $2 million is hard enough to come by. One that isn’t also tiny, awkwardly laid out, or buried in the far ends of the island? Even tougher. So this week, we combed through the…
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5 Jun 2025
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Buying in the CCR isn’t as straightforward as it seems. This article unpacks what most buyers get wrong—and what to look out for in 2025.
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4 Jun 2025
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The Tanamera offers solid layouts and decent yields, but trails peers in capital gains. Read our case study to find out if it’s truly underrated.
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3 Jun 2025
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In Singapore’s competitive property market, buyers often find themselves caught between their aspirations and crushing reality. Budget constraints often force compromises and trade-offs, and leave buyers facing numerous tough choices. This case study examines how our team guided a young…
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Some buyers can afford more space—but choose less. Here’s why smaller homes sometimes make the most sense, even when budgets say otherwise.
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2 Jun 2025
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A walk through Onan Road’s eastern stretch—close to good food, full of character, and revealing quirks you won’t spot on a listings page.
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1 Jun 2025
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The 15-month wait-out period hasn’t curbed $1M flats—but it may be hurting real families trying to downsize. It’s time to rethink this policy.
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1 Jun 2025
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What one Singaporean learned while house-hunting in Mexico City—from bargain prices to legal quirks and why CDMX might just be worth the long-haul move.
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31 May 2025
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After 14 years living in Braddell View, one family shares the highs, quirks, and enduring charm of life in one of Singapore’s largest HUDC estates.
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30 May 2025
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Two new GLS sites—Sembawang and Hougang—could yield over 1,000 homes. We break down what makes each site significant and who they’re likely to attract.
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30 May 2025
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Some older leasehold condos outperformed newer ones in annual growth. We dive into the data to see if lease decay fears are always justified.
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30 May 2025
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