Hello, We’ve read with interest on your advice columns, and we especially appreciate the effort and detail put into the responses. My wife and I are in a bit of a dilemma. We live in a 3-room HDB in Clementi…
Advice
We’ll start off with a warning: as of January 2023, prices are at an all-time high. We’d hesitate to call any new launch condo “cheap” at the moment; so what we’ve detailed below are not so much bargains, just the…
Buying
In this week’s episode, we revisit the Tanglin Halt area to tour a 4-room flat located in an HDB development called Commonwealth View. The development was completed in 2008 and houses a total of 379 units with a wide range…
Insider Tour
We all know how home renovations can add up to quite a huge amount when it comes to buying a new home. From the costs of hacking, installing new flooring, carpentry and even the lighting can all add up. Not…
Units Of The Week
The pandemic might have just been one of the worst times to buy a home. Unless you were one of the brave ones that went ahead during the early stages (the beginning of 2020), the constantly rising prices and terribly…
Property Stories
You know, I remember a time when laptops all looked the same – boring, grey and boxy. They were functional, sure, but from a design perspective, well, it’s as boring as watching paint dry. And then Apple came along and…
Design
This week, we tour a fascinating 4-room BTO flat in Bedok that is unlike most homes you’ve seen. Homeowners Nathaniel and Janeen are the proud owners of a home that has been nearly entirely thrifted and sourced from marketplaces like…
Living In
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18 Jan 2023
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As of 2023, new launches averaging $2,000 psf have priced out a great many home buyers; even HDB upgraders. And although the pandemic seems to be behind us (fingers crossed), the demand for bigger homes has still continued unabated. The…
Buying
For those who are not too familiar with the Bukit Panjang area, this neighbourhood located in the West is well-loved for its abundance of greenery and low-density living. Its proximity to some of Singapore’s best nature spots like Bukit Timah…
Condo Reviews
In this week’s Insider Tour, we head to the east where we look at another DBSS – Belvia. This DBSS is located in the mature estate of Bedok and is just about a 7-9 minute walk way from Bedok North…
Insider Tour
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17 Jan 2023
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Finding a unit in these near-complete (or completed) condos can be a challenge. But if you really need one, contact us on Stacked and we’ll see what we can do; sometimes there’s an odd leftover unit, or a buyer who…
Buying
A while back, a reader asked for a review of the Toh Tuck area, and so off I went. But while exploring the area, another lesser-known estate (Jurong Park Estate) caught my eye, so I thought I’d do a tour…
Property Stories
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15 Jan 2023
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This week we visit the stunning Executive Apartment of homeowners SH and Alvin, a 1,650 square feet oasis where natural materials and plants come together to create an inviting and cosy atmosphere. As you enter the home, you’ll be greeted…
Living In
With resale flat prices at record highs, there’s a tendency to assume negative cash sales won’t happen right now. But it’s not always true that selling your flat right after MOP will yield sufficient cash for a condo down payment,…
Finance
Hi Ryan, Really like the outreach that you’ve done. I do have a couple of questions which I would appreciate your expert opinion on. It might even serve as reference/ inspiration for content down the road: My husband and I…
Advice
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13 Jan 2023
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This week, we visit an architect’s radically transformed HDB home in Bedok. Homeowner Melvin, who has his own Architecture firm, Kaizen Architecture, was obviously the brains behind the design of his home. It’s a 4-room 1,090 square foot HDB resale…
Living In
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13 Jan 2023
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With housing prices still at a peak, it’s no surprise that buyers are turning to more affordable options. One of these is older resale condos – these units are more affordable, tend to be bigger, and have good potential rental…
Buying
This week, we tour an older 99-year leasehold condo in Hougang. Evergreen Park is a condo that was completed in 1999 with 394 units. While it might be overshadowed by newer developments such as Riverfront Residences and Kingsford Waterbay, it…
Insider Tour
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12 Jan 2023
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