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
Some home buyers want to live in a landed unit but don’t want the hassle of maintaining the façade, or their own pool, gym, etc. Besides cluster housing, there is one other solution: you can look for condo projects that…
Property Picks
Back in 2022, we were told that URA, BCA, SLA, and even the SCDF were going to acknowledge a new and shared definition of the term Gross Floor Area (GFA). That’s about to come into effect as of June this…
Property News
A 99-year leasehold mixed-use development located in the vibrant and dynamic One-North and Buona Vista neighbourhood, Blossoms by the Park is a sensible choice for individuals and families who like being near key amenities.
New Launch Reviews
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18 Apr 2023
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It may just seem like there’s never a good time to buy a property. From the scares during the pandemic to fears that you are buying at a property market high as everyone scrambled to buy, and to the high-interest…
Property Picks
Co-living has been a roaring trend since last year, with many landlords adding rooms to get as many tenants as possible. There’s always one or two contrarians, however, such as SK, who absolutely refuse to follow the crowd. A landlord…
Commentary
An update to the Master Plan is in the works again. As before, the Master Plan Review will be in gear over the next two to three years, and any property investor can tell you why that’s important: so you…
News
This week, we visit a stunning 2-bedroom 1,442 square feet ground floor condo owned by Nicholas and Jessica. Designed by Studio Metanoia, their design brief was inspired by the works of Sergey Makhno, known for combining Ukrainian influences with the…
Living In
We’ve had some time to think of HDB’s new pilot rental housing scheme: the Single Room Shared Facilities units. While this is a new kind of flat, the concept is not entirely new – it’s somewhat comparable to co-living. But…
Commentary
Hi Stacked Home, I enjoy reading your posts on property development as they provide neutral points of view based on factual information. I noticed you have also helped to answer some of your readers’ questions on their property investments. I…
Advice
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14 Apr 2023
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HDB flats have gone through several iterations over the years; and in the past decade, they’ve become…well, standardised. Sometimes we miss the early and experimental phases though, where you could find layouts that HDB would probably never consider today. In…
Resale HDB
