Along with many other property sites, it is probably the common consensus that only very old flats have a significant size difference. But it’s time to quantify that: how old is “very old”, and how much of a size difference…
Resale HDB
The big news for the National Day Rally 2023 is the new classification of HDB flats, to prime, plus, and standard. This will replace the old system of mature versus non-mature estates, which we’ve used since around 1992. More importantly…
Property News
Today’s tour is a rather belated walkabout of the landed estate at Jalan Seaview. It was requested by a reader some time ago and I’ve been putting it off – not because I wanted to procrastinate but rather because the…
Property Stories
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20 Aug 2023
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In this week’s episode, we tour a spacious four-bedroom unit at The Sea View. Prior to relocating to Singapore, the homeowner resided in a New Jersey townhouse in the US, distinguished by its beautiful rustic exterior and well-curated interior, filled…
Insider Tour
In this week’s episode, we explore a spacious apartment located in Clementi. The design ethos of this home is centred around openness, eschewing excessive ornamentation for a minimalist aesthetic. The apartment spans 1,100 square feet, tailored to the homeowners’ desire…
Living In
I could never sell a superlux property to anyone. By this I mean the cream-of-the-crop properties, like Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) and penthouses and the like. Even if I were a realtor, and I had a shot at such deals,…
News
Dear Stacked Homes, I have been following your site for sometime and really want to thank you and your team for sharing your expertise and insights with us. I will like to seek your opinion as my hubby and I…
Advice
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19 Aug 2023
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If you need to move in immediately but still want something as new as possible, then your best bet is any project that just received its Temporary Occupancy Permit (TOP). It’s admittedly not the cheapest time to buy, and you’re…
Editors' Pick
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18 Aug 2023
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In July 2023, Starlight Suites set a record-low price since the condo was launched for sale in 2010 – $1,359 psf for a 1,163 sq. ft. unit. It’s not something you’d expect for a freehold luxury development in walking distance…
Analysis
In this week’s episode, we tour a charming corner terrace home off the Bidadari area. Dating back to the 1950s, this two-story abode was completely gutted and rebuilt from scratch, with its present form featuring rustic French countryside and Colonial…
Insider Tour
Finding a home with a private pool might seem like a lavish dream, especially in a market where such features often come with a hefty price tag. But you’ll be surprised to find that you can actually find units with…
Units Of The Week
For home buyers, at least, the weekend following National Day may be a happy one. New launch sales for three properties, on the 12th and 13th of August 2023, were at a crawl. According to more than one realtor, at…
Property News
Here we go again: a couple of websites have sprouted up that seek to replace property agents. It’s not the first time we’ve heard the story, and in most cases, the same thing happens: the platform that tries to replace…
Commentary
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15 Aug 2023
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9 min read
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For most properties these days, it’s a clear-cut case of them being freehold or leasehold. But head back into the 1970s or 80s, and you’ll find things weren’t so neat back then. For reasons we no longer fathom (but are…
Commentary
As we reach the end of Q3 2023, more homes are finally being finished, and new cooling measures are starting to bite. This will no doubt have an effect on sales eventually, but for now, it seems as if those…
Analysis
As you can see, that’s City Plaza right next to the landed houses. If you prefer a more modern mall. PLQ Mall is just a few steps away! (There’s also Grandlink Square and KINEX Mall!) Today, we’re headed back East…
Property Stories
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13 Aug 2023
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15 min read
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HDB projects becoming the “elevator music” of residential properties. You know the type of songs: you hear them playing in lifts, or call-waiting devices, or on any album by a boy band between 1990 to 2010. Music that’s pleasant, inoffensive,…
News
In this week’s episode, a 1,300 square feet 5-room HDB resale flat nestled in the tranquil enclave of Pasir Ris. The design focuses on simplicity and relaxation, with minimal use of colour. The layout was retained for its spaciousness, and…
Living In
