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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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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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
Singaporeans’ love for mega-developments is unmistakable. Recent sales figures consistently demonstrate their popularity, and it’s easy to see why. It could be a blend of attractive pricing, cost-effective monthly maintenance, or the irresistible array of amenities – be it 80m…
Property Stories
Hi there, I have a unique question, if you can help me with some analysis – I would love to sign up with you for my future property purchases. My current situation Currently we are a family of 4, Singaporean…
Advice
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11 Aug 2023
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When it comes to condos from the 1980s and earlier, you can often tell their age at a glance. What consumers wanted in a home was different back then – large patios, open rooftops, and perhaps even a more brutalist…
Buying
On this week’s episode, we tour a five-room BTO flat nestled by Punggol’s NorthShore. Set atop a higher floor, this home offers panoramic views of the waterscape from the moment you step in through the front door. Finished in a…
Insider Tour
As the average size of condos in Singapore continue to shrink and the prices continue to rise, the demand for value-for-money and generously sized apartments gets more competitive, too. This week, we found 5 spacious 3-bedroom apartments sized above 1,700…
Units Of The Week
Indeed, they do exist, but these are admittedly few and far between. If you’re okay to consider older resale condos, the following might be a way to live within the prized Core Central Region (CCR), without having to break the…
Editors' Pick
While some HDB estates are seeing moderating prices in 2023, one fact remains unshaken: for homeowners seeking a long-term stay in an HDB property and finding the wait for a BTO untenable, targeting flats that have just reached their Minimum…
Resale HDB
In this week’s episode, we explore a 1,200 square feet, five-room BTO flat nestled in the tranquil neighbourhood of Bedok. Kelvin, a registered architect and founder of WarchK Architects, skillfully crafted this home as a haven of serenity and relaxation,…
Living In
