Walk-up apartments might not be for everyone. The lack of a lift means dealing with a flight of stairs daily, and from a financial standpoint, they’re not always the most straightforward investment. But they offer something different from the standard…
Units Of The Week
Tampines North is certainly having its moment. Hot on the heels of Parktown Residence, the upcoming launch of Aurelle of Tampines signals yet another wave of interest in this fast-developing estate. But while Parktown Residence enjoys the limelight of being…
Buying
For a while now, critics have been all too eager to write off the Core Central Region (CCR)* as yesterday’s news. Yet as we now see in 2025, new upcoming developments suggest that even an “old dog” can bask in…
Buying
It’s that time of year again—Budget 2025 was just announced, and many are wondering how it will impact the property market. In this SG60 year, key concerns include the high cost of housing, a volatile global economy, and an ageing…
Commentary
A few days ago, a reader pointed out an interesting conundrum: the renovations on various websites, for big families, tend to be for other countries. And for Singapore sites, the nicest reno features all tend to show a big condo…
Property Stories
A few weeks back, a reader requested tours of landed estates closer to i12 Katong Mall, so today, we’re headed to Duku Road. There are 3 reasons why I chose Duku Road: Join me now as we take a walk…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, a multi-generational family home is designed to balance openness and privacy, responding to its urban context and the homeowners’ love for books and plants. The house is positioned at a road junction, with neighbouring properties on…
Living In
We might be a little over-reliant on visuals, when it comes to property info. Recently, I came across a comment about some HDB-provided updates. This was on the topic of flat availability; a topic that, as most Singaporeans know, is…
News
If you’re in the market for a resale condo, you may find that your options feel limited in 2025. Wherever you look, there seem to be few available listings, and in some projects, almost no transactions may have occurred in…
Commentary
There used to be a time when home buyers frowned on mega-developments. These 1,000+ unit projects were thought to be noisy, lacking in privacy, overcrowded, etc. But as of the last few years, there’s been a huge shift in opinion:…
Analysis
Welcome to our pricing review of ELTA, the newest (and final) Government Land Sales (GLS) site along Clementi Avenue 1. If you’ve been watching this neighbourhood, you’ll know it’s been four years since the last condominium launch here – so…
Analysis
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13 Feb 2025
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For those needing more space, finding a reasonably priced 4-bedroom condo can be a challenge. With new launches shifting towards compact layouts, larger units often come at a premium, making the resale market a more practical option for buyers looking…
Units Of The Week
As we’ve said in our full review, Parktown Residence will be the first integrated development in Tampines, featuring a retail mall, direct MRT access, a new bus interchange, and a community hub. This marks a milestone for the area, which…
Analysis
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12 Feb 2025
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With resale flat prices refusing to drop enough, BTO flats are the hope of the average Singaporean right now. And if you don’t like the offerings for February (not even the huge list of SBF options?), then the July 2025…
BTO
The idea of upgrading from an HDB flat to a condo is a familiar one for Singaporeans. But given how private property prices rose in the aftermath of Covid, is it still viable? And just as importantly, when does it…
Buying
Today, we’re back in the East again but this time, touring a more affordable landed enclave than last week’s Peach Garden. We’ll be doing a walk-through of Jalan Soo Bee and its neighbouring roads, Sea Breeze Walk, Sea Breeze Road,…
Property Stories
The February 2025 BTO launch is here, and this time, we’ll see over 10,000 new flats become available. 50,32 are spread across Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown, Woodlands, and Yishun. The Queenstown location, near Mei Chin Road, is sure to spark interest among…
BTO
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10 Feb 2025
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In this week’s episode, a couple revitalises their longtime home, blending nostalgia with a fresh aesthetic. The residence, which holds cherished memories of their children and pet, is designed to remain dynamic, allowing for changes in layout and artwork. The…
Living In
