We recall a time called the shoebox craze, when one-bedder condo units were as low as $600,000 (brand new!) Those days are long past though, with many new one-bedders today reaching beyond the $1.2 million mark – something that would…
Property Picks
Bournemouth Road is a long road in the Mountbatten area, considered by many to be the “prime” part of D15. It’s located between Mountbatten Road and Dunman Road and leads onto Tanjong Katong Road, where you’ll find some commercial shophouses….
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, Shervin and Adzreen introduce their 4-room BTO flat in Tampines, Singapore. They explain how their creative and functional approach shaped the design of their home, which spans 93 square metres. The couple’s fondness for art, prints,…
Living In
What do MRT stations and condo concierge services have in common? They both seem to get less impressive every year. Having a concierge and a reception desk was once the hallmark of a luxury condo. Today, home buyers just shrug…
News
When the former Chuan Park was sold in an en-bloc, there was immediate attention: this was a sizeable land plot right next to Lorong Chuan MRT station. That’s a big deal, as this station happens to be situated between the…
Buying
Hi there! We’ve always been reading your articles at stacked homes and appreciate the insights given. Hope you can help shed some light on our situation too! We are a couple in our early 40s and own a 5 room…
Advice
Most of us know Pinnacle @ Duxton is a great way to live 50 storeys above ground. But that’s not too useful for most of us, who would struggle to afford the million-dollar (or close to a million-dollar) price tag…
Editors' Pick
This week, we’re looking at five 3-bedroom condos priced under $2 million. While these developments may fly under the radar, they offer both space and affordability. As a bonus, these are also freehold properties (some with 999-year leases), which would…
Units Of The Week
There’s been quite the uproar about Singapore’s population reaching a historic high of 6.04 million, mostly driven by non-residents (their number rose by around five per cent over the previous year). This is a sore spot among many Singaporeans, who…
Commentary
In an environment of rising interest rates and high prices, one-bedroom condos are often seen as a tempting buy due to their lower quantum. For many, they represent the most affordable form of private property ownership and a potential foot…
Buying
Whether it’s the appeal of a high ceiling or just an intergenerational home with a high floor view, there’s an undeniable appeal to maisonette units. As of 2024, there’s definitely a scarcity factor: few developers build such unique units anymore,…
Property Picks
One of the effects of Plus and Prime model housing is the impact on pricing “across the road”. Because these housing models are not applied retroactively, existing resale flats may share the high value Plus or Prime locations, but lack…
Resale HDB
Located in D20, Clover Avenue is a very long road, with a few side streets. There are some commercial shophouses on one side, and a large park, Clover Crescent Playground, on the other. When I was driving here from town,…
Editors' Pick
In this week’s episode, we visit a beautifully designed four-room resale HDB unit in Bedok Reservoir. The homeowners, Tayllen, an interior designer, and Kai, who works in seafood sales, have crafted a zen-inspired sanctuary perfect for winding down after their…
Editors' Pick
Sometimes, a good way to gauge cooling measures is to check who’s doing the opposite. How do we tell if the cooling measures in Singapore are working? Well, the most obvious answer is to check the results in a few…
News
The United States Federal Reserve (the Fed) recently cut interest rates by 0.5 per cent. This is a big move, as the Fed typically raises or lowers the interest rate in smaller increments (0.25 per cent). This has a knock-on…
Commentary
Hi Stacked Homes, I have been reading your articles which I find interesting and objective. I am particularly interested in those articles providing analysis and advice to people who wrote in. Your analysis on various scenarios and situations helped me…
Advice
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When buying a condo, most people zero in on the obvious – location, proximity to transport, top schools, or the tenure. However, one critical factor that often gets sidelined can drastically affect your living experience and even your condo’s resale…
Buying
