If there’s a single defining feature of the 2022/23 property markets, it’s an increasing low supply and historical highs across the board. This has led many to wonder if it is still the right time to make their big step:…
Buying
Hi I kind of like the way you analyze things. And hence this email Am looking to set up a pool of assets to generate passive income. Am hoping to generate 20k sgd of passive income a month (10k from…
Advice
With the housing supply still at an all-time low, some buyers are eager to snap up any units that are closer to completion – even if the seller foists Sellers Stamp Duty (SSD) costs onto them. As we saw last…
Analysis
Whether you’re looking to sell or are just house-proud, one of the worst impressions to give is that your home is “cheap”. Over the years, we’ve seen how clever design choices can make a simple 4-room flat look as pricey…
Decor Advice
Sentosa Cove is well known for its luxury homes that boasts of stunning waterfront views. This detached home sits on a large land size of 7,894 square feet and a build up of 10,000 square feet. You do also have…
On The Market
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As land prices and construction costs continue to skyrocket in Singapore, it’s no surprise that new launch units in Singapore have shrunk in size. For example, most new 2-bedroom units are around 6-700 square feet in size. Compare this to…
Units Of The Week
Ever wondered what are your chances of having identical quadruplets? 1 in 13 million. Winning the yearly Toto Hong Bao draw? 1 in 14 million. When put in such a perspective, it’s much easier to see just how insanely fortunate…
Commentary
You might have just heard of the property agent who was recently fined $5,000 for putting up a fake listing online as a marketing tactic. It’s a funny story, but what’s not funny is just how long this has been…
Buying
Whether you need to find interior design inspiration for your next home, or just drooling at nicely designed homes is one of your favourite past times, Pinterest and Instagram are not your only sources. While I shamelessly plug our Living…
Design
By popular demand, we’re updating this list from the previous one we did in 2022. We get why everyone is asking – the supply of HDB flats reaching MOP in 2023 is going to fall by half that of 2022….
Resale HDB
As much as old walk-up apartments can offer better living space and a more flexible layout to play around with, it’s certainly not for everyone as they often require a major renovation job. This can range from having to overhaul…
Design
The last few landed tours showcased rather expensive areas, such as Ming Teck Park and Faber Hills, so I thought we should look at some more affordable options this week. As it turns out, someone requested that I review other…
Property Stories
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29 Jan 2023
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This week, we take a tour of a truly unique and visually striking 4-room HDB flat in Punggol. The homeowners, Careen and Clement, are interior designers and lighting designers respectively, and their expertise is evident in every aspect of the…
Living In
Tighter regulations and bodies like CEA mean that the property market is no longer the wild frontier it used to be, like back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. But however much the government tries to regulate, clever marketing finds a…
Buying
Launched at the end of 2021, Cairnhill 16 hasn’t enjoyed the best of starts. For those who haven’t yet heard, it is a freehold boutique condominium, with just 39 units offered. As the name suggests, this is within the prestigious private enclave of Cairnhill Rise.
New Launch Reviews
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28 Jan 2023
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Hi Stacked Home Team, I have been reading your analysis for awhile which provided me with useful insights. Now that I have decided to purchase my first home on my own, your expert advices would really be helpful to me….
Advice
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You’re one of the “lucky” ones that bought a new launch condo in 2019/20 before the prices shot up because of the effects of the pandemic. You may have bought it as an investment property, or maybe you even had…
Investment
The Panorama is a relatively new condo that was built in 2019. True to its name, its claim to fame is its gorgeous views over the unblocked Thomson landed estate and the Lower Peirce Reservoir (if you are high enough,…
Insider Tour