This week, we tour a 3-storey Inter-Terrace home at Frankel Estate. The homeowners are a family of 4 and have opted to rebuild their home from the ground up. Inspired by Danish Scandinavian design, the home exudes a sense of…
Insider Tour
Continuing our search for affordable and freehold housing, we take a look at 2-bedroom apartments this week. With a budget under $995K, these units might have a more compact floor plan or a less convenient location. Missed last week? You…
Opinion
After a 10-year long stay in their Woodlands BTO, Kathy (*not her real name for privacy reasons), and her spouse (@maison.hv) decided it was time for a change. For their new home, it would have to be centrally located, accommodate…
Design
As the new kid in this mature block, Stirling Residences aims to be a standout place to live while reaping the benefits of a mature estate.
Condo Reviews
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31 May 2023
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47 min read
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BTO launches are always an exciting time for homeowners, and this latest May 2023 BTO launch is no different. There are more units launched this time as compared to the previous February 2023 BTO launch, and we’re looking at 5,495…
BTO
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30 May 2023
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28 min read
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Several market watchers are surprised at the strong sales of The Reserve Residences, so soon after the latest cooling measures (although Blossoms by the Park was another that did well). This point in 2023 is also perceived as a market…
Property News
Whether you’re checking the background of a property, or looking for a potentially undervalued unit, it helps to know the losers as well as the winners. It’s unusual indeed for projects to see substantial losses in a bull market like…
Analysis
I’m sure many of you readers also share this love for the neighbourhood or have heard this phrase from friends who firmly believe that ‘east side, best side’. For those who cannot comprehend the mass infatuation, it’s tough to put…
Property Stories
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29 May 2023
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18 min read
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Note: this is not an advertorial for Hmlet as the stay was completely paid for by myself (not sponsored by Hmlet so you can rest assured that everything I write is wholly objective, based on my experience, and not a…
Opinion
This week, we showcase a rare 4-bedroom Executive HDB flat in the heart of Hougang, Singapore. Spanning 1,600 square feet, this spacious home has been meticulously transformed to cater to the unique lifestyle of its owners. From the very first…
Living In
CONQUAS is a way to rate developments, dating back to 1989 – but there have been a lot of changes since then. The latest upcoming change is a banding system, used to rate developers and the different projects. Do you…
News
Hello! I hope to seek Stacked Homes advice as we are really in a dilemma especially after the change of ruling (15mth after selling pte pty). We are a family of 3 currently residing in a 5 room HDB flat…
Advice
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27 May 2023
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12 min read
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Singapore may be small, but there are actually a lot of interesting homes in unsuspecting locations that you might just have never come across. Take, for instance, the landed home on top of International Plaza (in the middle of the…
Property Picks
New launches have gotten more creative with their layouts lately, and the keyword seems to be flexibility. 2+1 layouts, with optional studies (or studies that could reasonably be turned into bedrooms), are becoming more common. At the same time, space-efficient…
Property Picks
Special thanks to the homeowners for letting us tour their beautiful home! If you’d like to get connected to their ID for the design of your own home, you can reach out to them via this link. Successful projects get…
Insider Tour
Given the choice, most Singaporeans generally prefer to own a freehold home. Needless to say, that unfortunately will always come at a premium. That said, if you are set on a freehold condo or plan to have a long-term hold,…
Opinion
Project: Adora Green DBSS HDB Town Yishun Address: Yishun Avenue 11 Lease Start Date: September 2013 No. of Units: 806 Adora Green is the first and only DBSS in Yishun. It sounds special when phrased this way, but you should…
HDB Reviews
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24 May 2023
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19 min read
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Given the wait times for a BTO flat in Singapore, many Singaporeans have to look for alternative accommodation in the meantime. This usually comes in the form of having to stay at their parent’s/in-law’s place or having to rent for…
Property Stories
