If you live in an integrated development, maybe it’s better to give up the car. After all, the whole point is that you’re connected to an MRT station and/or bus interchange. Also, having a commercial component invariably means busier roads…
News
Navigating the world of home renovation can feel like embarking on a treacherous expedition if you’re new to it. Stories of renovation nightmares have become all too real for many unfortunate homeowners. Tales of unfinished jobs or lengthy delays, shoddy…
Decor Advice
Dear Stacked Homes, I’m sure I’m not alone in this dilemma, but unfortunately my friends have been lucky enough to get BTOs and SBFs, leaving us with nobody to consult on this topic. We’re first-time buyers in our very late…
Advice
Are you the sort who always picks function over form? Or perhaps a landlord catering to short-term and more practical tenants? If so, the following properties are worthy of consideration. They aren’t aesthetically pleasing, there’s no nearby green space, and…
Property Picks
This week, we tour a 3-storey Inter-Terrace home at Frankel Estate. The homeowners are a family of 4 and have opted to rebuild their home from the ground up. Inspired by Danish Scandinavian design, the home exudes a sense of…
Insider Tour
Continuing our search for affordable and freehold housing, we take a look at 2-bedroom apartments this week. With a budget under $995K, these units might have a more compact floor plan or a less convenient location. Missed last week? You…
Opinion
After a 10-year long stay in their Woodlands BTO, Kathy (*not her real name for privacy reasons), and her spouse (@maison.hv) decided it was time for a change. For their new home, it would have to be centrally located, accommodate…
Design
As the new kid in this mature block, Stirling Residences aims to be a standout place to live while reaping the benefits of a mature estate.
Condo Reviews
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31 May 2023
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47 min read
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BTO launches are always an exciting time for homeowners, and this latest May 2023 BTO launch is no different. There are more units launched this time as compared to the previous February 2023 BTO launch, and we’re looking at 5,495…
BTO
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30 May 2023
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28 min read
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Several market watchers are surprised at the strong sales of The Reserve Residences, so soon after the latest cooling measures (although Blossoms by the Park was another that did well). This point in 2023 is also perceived as a market…
Property News
Whether you’re checking the background of a property, or looking for a potentially undervalued unit, it helps to know the losers as well as the winners. It’s unusual indeed for projects to see substantial losses in a bull market like…
Analysis
I’m sure many of you readers also share this love for the neighbourhood or have heard this phrase from friends who firmly believe that ‘east side, best side’. For those who cannot comprehend the mass infatuation, it’s tough to put…
Property Stories
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29 May 2023
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18 min read
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Note: this is not an advertorial for Hmlet as the stay was completely paid for by myself (not sponsored by Hmlet so you can rest assured that everything I write is wholly objective, based on my experience, and not a…
Opinion
This week, we showcase a rare 4-bedroom Executive HDB flat in the heart of Hougang, Singapore. Spanning 1,600 square feet, this spacious home has been meticulously transformed to cater to the unique lifestyle of its owners. From the very first…
Living In
CONQUAS is a way to rate developments, dating back to 1989 – but there have been a lot of changes since then. The latest upcoming change is a banding system, used to rate developers and the different projects. Do you…
News
Hello! I hope to seek Stacked Homes advice as we are really in a dilemma especially after the change of ruling (15mth after selling pte pty). We are a family of 3 currently residing in a 5 room HDB flat…
Advice
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27 May 2023
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12 min read
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Singapore may be small, but there are actually a lot of interesting homes in unsuspecting locations that you might just have never come across. Take, for instance, the landed home on top of International Plaza (in the middle of the…
Property Picks
New launches have gotten more creative with their layouts lately, and the keyword seems to be flexibility. 2+1 layouts, with optional studies (or studies that could reasonably be turned into bedrooms), are becoming more common. At the same time, space-efficient…
Property Picks
