Dear Ryan, I came across the article you had written for a couple contemplating to upgrade to a condo from their current 4BR flat. It was helpful to see the chart where you compared purchasing a property at a lower…
Advice
As a landlord, if you had the choice between a short and a long lease – which would you choose? On the surface, it seems like such an obvious answer. Who wouldn’t want to have a longer lease? But over…
Commentary
As we mentioned in a previous article, rental rates are at a six-year high, and are still likely to increase. 2022 has proven kind to landlords, but not so much to tenants. 2023 could be the year when rental starts…
Rent
‘When buying my first property, I was cautioned by my realtor: “Either you buy very high, or buy very low – don’t buy in-between.” This saying suggests that – whilst most people acknowledge higher floors are better – there are…
Commentary
This week, we tour a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom apartment at Proximo, a 43-unit freehold development located in the Bukit Timah area. The apartment is owned by a couple with two cats who moved in back in August 2022 and did…
Insider Tour
With the government’s pledge to have 8 out of 10 households live within a 10-minute walk of an MRT station by 2030, it’s only a matter of time before their vision of a car-lite society starts to become a reality….
Units Of The Week
The internet is chock full of successful homeowners stories; and with so many realtors advertising sales above valuation, it can paint an overly optimistic picture of the Singapore property market. But while real estate may not be as risky as,…
Selling
Flooring is always going to be one of the biggest costs in any renovation project, but that cost can vary a lot too. Likewise, some homeowners lament the cost of “fixing the floor” as often as every three years, whereas…
Decor Advice
There’s been a lot of talk over the moving of ACS Primary from its Barker Road location, to Tengah. However, the attention so far has been on brand obsession issues, the age-old complaints of elitism, and the discussion on whether…
Commentary
Property progression is often discussed, and just as often misunderstood, by many home buyers. We blame sales pitches over the years, which have over-simplified it as a way to “get rich with property” while going only into the skimpy details….
Buying
Bedok South Horizon boasts fantastic sea views (for some stacks), a community club right next to it and an upcoming MRT station at its doorstep.
HDB Reviews
Cheng Soon Gardens is a freehold landed enclave in D21, just behind Toh Tuck and the Beauty World area. I thought it would be an interesting area to feature in today’s post as it contains all types of landed housing:…
Property Stories
This week, we visit the home of Kai and Joy, where they reside in a beautiful 4-room BTO flat in Punggol Northshore. Spanning 1,033 square feet, the couple spent $110,000 on renovation and the first thing they did was to…
Living In
Greetings to the Stackedhomes team! We have been following your great analysis posts and beautifully curated videos, which have been very helpful to the aspiring property upgraders and home seekers. Kudos and please keep up the great work! As we…
Advice
No matter how prepared you feel, buying at a new launch can bring issues that catch you off guard. From inaccuracies in estimated costs, down to defects at key collection, there are a lot of steps where the unexpected can…
Property Stories
Walk-up apartments are a niche type of property that isn’t for everyone. While you do often have more interior space (and more freedom to renovate as you wish), the downsides are very obvious too. Alternately praised and derided for their…
Property Stories
This week, we explore a 990 sqft (92 sqm) four-room apartment in Bedok. In 2022, the family of three bought the resale flat for $390,000. Considering the apartment’s age, the couple invested $120,000 to refurbish the space. Upon entering, a…
Insider Tour
When choosing a home, homeowners usually already have an inkling to what they are looking for. Be it a stunning sea view, a tranquil environment, or even a loft-style design, these attributes make one unit stand out from the others…
Units Of The Week
