Whether it’s for extended families or rentals, dual key units are one way to split your property and avoid the Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD). There is, however, a wide range of dual-key layouts; and not all are equal. Some…
Property Picks
This week, we tour a lovely 3-bedroom, 2-storey penthouse unit located at BlissVille. The homeowners are a couple who moved into this 1,658 sq ft unit at the end of last year. They were very hands-on through the entire ID…
Insider Tour
April 2023 has brought a new set of property cooling measures in Singapore, and as has been typical for the past few – it was announced at a time close to midnight so that no one has any time to…
Property News
It might seem like resale HDB prices are uncontainable to the casual observer, especially with the recent headlines of the record 5-room Ghim Moh flat that was sold for $1.223 million. And although the supply of BTO flats will be…
Units Of The Week
Perhaps it’s due to tough construction issues during the Circuit Breaker, or perhaps it’s just slipping standards due to the rush, but we’ve been hearing an inordinate number of complaints about recent new launches. While we don’t want to point…
Commentary
Project: Parkland Residences HDB Town Hougang Address: 475A-D Upper Serangoon Cres Lease Start Date: 2014 No. of Units: 680 Parkland Residences DBSS was launched more than 10 years ago in January 2012 and it was the second last DBSS to…
HDB Reviews
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26 Apr 2023
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There’s a slew of 1,000+ unit mega-developments that are finally being finished this year; and while most of them are sold out, there’s always a chance that sellers are out there. After all, some of the projects are nearing the…
Property Picks
While removing partitions used to be the more common fad, the reverse is now true. From families seeking to add another room, to landlords making the most of the roaring tenant market, more owners are adding partitions. But while it…
Investment
Small homes can be really tricky to design, mainly because it’s really challenging to be able to remain practical (eg. having enough storage), but yet still look good. Many people don’t realize this, but there are a lot of visual…
Decor Advice
When people think of Orchard Road, shopping and malls are the first things to come to mind. Landed houses, not so much. Even then, one would imagine that you would need to be a Crazy Rich Asian to afford a…
Property Stories
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23 Apr 2023
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If you’re tired of expensive housing in Singapore, you can always try buying one in Japan. That’s been talked about lately, with news reports of countryside homes being as low as $33,000. It’s something that seems to come up every…
News
This week, we visit the home of Wei En and Wan Lin. In this 3 bedroom 1,421 square feet house in Queenstown designed by Ochre Home (our former Living In homeowner, you can watch their episode here) this close to…
Living In
Hi I have been reading your articles and found the analysis very informative. Last year, I have been looking for a condo to invest or stay. After a few rounds of unsuccessful ballots for new launches, in 2nd half of…
Advice
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22 Apr 2023
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The Continuum is the continuation of a legacy – one which involves a conserved bungalow combined with the modernity of a new condo.
New Launch Reviews
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22 Apr 2023
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For many Singaporeans, moving from a flat to a condo is a big step up in life; and a four-bedder condo of 1,400+ sq. ft. is probably an even bigger dream. This week, however, we spoke to someone who –…
Property Stories
While most property stories in Singapore are success stories, it’s important to know the flip side as well. So you may be surprised to know that even “sure-fire” investments like new Executive Condominiums can sometimes transact at a loss. But…
Analysis
This week, we tour a lovely condo apartment located at Gardenvista. It has been transformed into a cosy family home, spanning 1,345 square feet, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a private lift. Initially purchased as a 4-bedroom resale apartment,…
Insider Tour
As far as our living environment is concerned, one key takeaway most of us had from the pandemic is the true joy of having a good view to enjoy from your apartment. What we notice is that many homeowners now…
Units Of The Week
