As a part of our special collaboration with Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), this week, we tour the Raumplan House, a living embodiment of Adolf Loos’ revolutionary architectural concept of spatial planning from the 1920s. This unique intermediate terrace house,…
Living In
When buyers spy developer caution, they know their time is coming. If you are looking out for a home and want to get an insight into the market, one of the best ways is to look at what the developers…
News
While housing prices may seem to be moderating at this point, it’s still quite shocking to look back at prices in 2020 and now. Some HDB estates have increased significantly across the board (whether it be 3, 4, or 5-room…
Resale HDB
Dear Stacked Homes I currently own a 50% share of a 1+1 condo unit in the Hillview area, which was fully paid for by my dad in 2019. The other 50% is owned by my uncle who is over 55…
Advice
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28 Jul 2023
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In this week’s episode, we toured an exciting new mixed-use development, TMW Maxwell. With a focus on hybrid lifestyles, the homes and facilities have been thoughtfully designed to adapt to new ways of thinking and living. TMW Maxwell, located at…
Insider Tour
TMW Maxwell is an eye-catching new CBD development with staggered vertical gardens and facilities.
Editors' Pick
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27 Jul 2023
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42 min read
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House-hunting can indeed be a challenging task, especially when you’re on the hunt for a spacious and affordable home. Adding to this complexity are the finer details to consider – picturesque views, desirable locations, and comprehensive amenities. This week, we’ve…
Units Of The Week
As the dust of the post-Covid phase begins to settle, the narrative surrounding the HDB resale flat market appears to be changing. It is true that prices have surged to unprecedented heights, in part fueled by a growing demand for…
Resale HDB
One of the least interesting property topics is financing. Home loans are dry, complicated, and don’t make for easy reading; which is why home loan interest rates are often overlooked. In fact, you’ve probably heard by now that rates are…
Finance
Numerous market observers, including us at Stacked, have been anticipating a resurgence of en-bloc fever in 2022/23. However, the collective sale landscape has remained unexpectedly quiet. This is especially peculiar considering the last batch of “en-bloc fever properties” from 2017…
Editors' Pick
Approximately a decade ago, when the Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) came to an end, the event was largely met with nonchalance. From property blogs to casual conversations, the consensus seemed to favour the scheme’s termination. For most people,…
Commentary
Sometimes, home renovation isn’t as simple as one might imagine. Constraints like immovable walls and architectural quirks can become obstacles to our dream design. This was the case for A (@ohhmyy.home) and her husband, who had to work around a…
Renovation Journeys
I was browsing the map for a landed enclave to feature in this series when I came across Mayflower estate and noticed that it was pretty much right next to an MRT and hawker centre. As many landed estates are…
Property Stories
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23 Jul 2023
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12 min read
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This week, we explore a beautifully redesigned 4-bedroom condo in the heart of Kovan, boasting a spacious 1,700 square feet. Designed by Studio Gin & G, this unique home has been ingeniously reconfigured from a 4-bedroom unit into a 2-bedroom…
Living In
How Singapore became a garden city I came across this excerpt that was posted from Lee Kuan Yew’s memoirs, where he talks about how the emphasis on trees came about in Singapore. He visited both Paris and London, and was…
News
Project: Altura District: 23 Address: 111 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 S659857 Tenure: 99 Years No. of Units: 360 Site Area: 134,000 sqft Developer: Qingjian Realty and Santarli Construction TOP: Est. 2027 Executive Condos have always been a unique product…
Editors' Pick
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22 Jul 2023
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41 min read
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Hi Stacked Homes, I always enjoy reading your detailed analysis and professional advice in response to readers’ questions to support their decision making. This time, I hope you could also help answer my questions. We are approaching our 50s with combined…
Advice
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21 Jul 2023
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10 min read
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Despite all the arguments in favour of leasehold condos, there’s no getting around the fact that some Singaporeans still prefer otherwise. Perhaps nothing beats the feeling of knowing something is yours forever (in theory, at least). Or perhaps they’re just…
Property Picks
