It’s no surprise that homes in Singapore are getting smaller – cosy, some might say. But if you value room to stretch out without blowing the budget, this week’s picks are for you. We’ve rounded up 5 spacious HDB flats,…
Units Of The Week
Most Singaporean property buyers associate higher floors with better value. It’s why “all-floors-same-price” promotions are a favourite sales tactic when sales are slow, and if the price stays the same most people would choose a high-floor unit. Some buyers believe…
Editors' Pick
Most of us understand that Executive Condominiums (ECs) should be cheaper than private condos; but the question is how much cheaper. There’s been a lot of grumbling that ECs are getting too expensive these days and that buyers may as…
Commentary
Remember when coffee shops were just quick pit stops for caffeine? Over time, they’ve transformed into curated spaces with distinct personalities: from matcha bars, animal-themed cafes, and even HDB-inspired hangouts. I recently came across an HDB-themed café and couldn’t help…
Editors' Pick
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Good news for potential homeowners: several upcoming HDB sites are already under construction, even though they’ve yet to be officially announced. This early progress means shorter build times could be on the horizon for these projects. While launch dates and…
BTO
A while back, we viewed Kingsville, a landed enclave in King’s Drive, Bukit Timah, which was of interest because of the properties’ leasehold status and thus lower price point. However, for many Singaporeans, buying a leasehold landed house makes no…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, Wee Hian, an insurance professional, and Ashley, an interior designer, showcase their design in a 1980s 5-room HDB flat. Spanning 118 square metres, this home is crafted for comfort, gatherings, and a vivid display of their…
Living In
Maybe there’s a use for those shuttered stores in old, empty malls. Integrated and mixed-use projects aren’t a new concept in Singapore; but here’s a spin we’re seeing in the US: turning some of those closed-down stores into small, single-bedder…
News
It’s not just the festive season, it’s also home loan season: with interest rates cooling a bit, quite several Singaporeans are seeking to refinance into cheaper mortgages. At the same time, we’re seeing strong transaction volumes as condo sales pick…
Property Stories
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Advice
Not everyone has the ability to buy their first home at 35 or younger. Circumstances force some to start late, perhaps from their 40s or even after. Whatever the reasons, these buyers may face some additional hazards. It’s not just…
Buying
Not everyone likes having a balcony in their home, but for those who do and have a budget – these are quite rare to come by in an HDB flat. This week, we’re zooming in on five HDB flats that…
Units Of The Week
If you’re willing to look further out, you may be surprised how affordable the price can still be for a resale condo even in 2024. This is helpful when HDB upgraders find themselves priced out of even fringe region new…
Property Picks
In the past few years, the gap between a fringe region resale condo and a top-end HDB flat seems to narrow. We’re headed to a point where a buyer might seriously ask the question: is it worth buying a condo…
Buying
Given the recent increased demand for new launches (and how many units were quickly sold), it seems reasonable to conclude that there are still a healthy number of buyers out there looking for their next home. So besides the upcoming…
Editors' Pick
Some time back, we visited Swanage Road in Katong, where you can find terrace houses located within walking distance of many cafes, restaurants, shops, Chung Cheng High School, and Tanjong Katong Girls’ School. (Landed houses can sometimes be rather removed…
Editors' Pick
There’s a secret exploit for getting the exact unit you want at a launch Here’s the thing, the real secret to getting a profitable property (other than identifying the right one) is to get a good ballot number. You may…
News
In this week’s episode, we explore a 5-room flat in Hougang, measuring approximately 1,256 sqft. Designed with an emphasis on entertaining, the home features a layout that fosters openness, with the kitchen as the central hub. The couple, who hosts…
Living In
