Don’t you hate that feeling when you see a suitable new launch condo with remaining units, get excited, and then find the “remaining units” are gazillion-dollar penthouses? That seems to happen all the time in our fast-moving property market. Plus,…
Property Picks
Hello Stackedhomes, I have been a huge fan of your page since 2020, especially reading the stories of couples from all walks of life and seeing you curate solutions that best fit their needs. The time has come for my…
Advice
Most Singaporeans see their condo’s en-bloc sale as a windfall. For many, it may even be a planned exit strategy: ask around, and some investors will tell you it’s the specific reason they like older condos (i.e., buy cheaper because…
Property Stories
In this week’s episode, we explore a 150-square-metre apartment along East Coast, Singapore, designed for a family with young children. The home underwent a thoughtful transformation, opening up a formerly clustered layout to maximise natural light and cross ventilation. Public…
Living In
For those looking for bigger-sized HDB flats, Executive Apartments are the ones to go for as they share similarities with 5-room flats but offer a little extra in the form of a dedicated study, catering to larger families or anyone…
Units Of The Week
With home prices being so high in Singapore, it’s not uncommon for some of us to move in with our in-laws. But here’s the tricky part: once the move is made (especially if the in-laws pay for part of the…
Buying
If you like affordable private residences and loathe maintenance fees, walk-up apartments may be the way to go. The problem is that walk-up apartments aren’t always in the most convenient areas: they’re sometimes near inaccessible landed enclaves or far from…
Property Picks
2024 is a very different time from when Executive Condos (EC) were first conceived in the 1990’s. Given how much private property prices have risen since the pandemic, the profits that some EC owners have made have been substantial. In…
Commentary
Emerald of Katong (EOK) is the current top-seller in District 15, as one of the main draws was the price: simply put, buyers expected a higher quantum, as District 15 is an expensive area; especially the expat-heavy lifestyle spot of…
Buying
To many, living on a cruise ship after retiring, and touring the world sounds like a dream. It’s somewhat similar to being on a permanent holiday! The fact that it comes with a thriving social scene, which many people lack…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we explore a unique maisonette designed around a brutalist theme, showcasing raw concrete textures, darker tones, and a rugged, rustic charm. Spanning 140 square metres, this home reflects the homeowner’s vision for a cave-inspired interior, balancing…
Living In
The minimum down payment on an EC can be more than 25 per cent. Consider this: as of 2024, ECs have an income ceiling of $16,000 per month. Now along with this income ceiling, there’s a Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR)…
News
As a collective whole, most properties in Singapore tend to appreciate. This may be a result of many different factors, such as increasing land prices, the addition of better infrastructure, or broader economic growth (among many other reasons). This was…
Analysis
Hi team, Thank you so much for providing great insight and articles over the years! I am really hoping you could give me some advice on my current situation. I am torn between this 2 My goal is eventually be…
Advice
As we’ve seen from the last few new condos that were launched in areas where there hasn’t been a new launch in a while – the pent up demand is real (See Chuan Park, Norwood Grand). This trend is expected…
Buying
While modern HDBs tend to follow a more standard, cookie-cutter approach, some older public housing has a certain charm. Think landed HDBs and the ever-iconic HDB maisonettes. This week, we’re exploring five of the most affordable Executive Maisonettes (EMs) currently on…
Units Of The Week
As we near December, Emerald of Katong (EOK) is the best-selling launch of 2024, and perhaps a few years to come. It’s been a while since a project as big as EOK sold out 99 per cent of its units…
Property Picks
Resale condos may not have that “new car effect” of owning something brand new, but some property investors will swear by these. There are good reasons for that: not only are you observing the real product (noisy neighbours and all),…
Buying
