While there will be a bumper crop of BTO units released over the next few years, there is still a ton of demand on the ground for ready-to-move-in units. It’s no surprise then, that for most people (budget aside), getting…
Units Of The Week
2022 was a wild ride for the property market, and for the world in general. From a new war in Europe, to record-high interest rates, to new cooling measures. There are definitely some bumps ahead in the coming year, but…
Property News
This week, we visit a bright and cosy HDB maisonette in Kovan. When homeowners Suren and Esther took over the unit, the original layout was fully covered, with the living room extended onto the balcony. After breaking down a few…
Living In
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Several years ago, the DBSS project Trivelis made the news, but not in a good way. Besides some quality complaints, the biggest issue was due to their newer neighbour next door. Buyers were miffed when a BTO project – Clementi…
Analysis
Here’s the thing about shopping. In today’s social media world, it’s all about discoverability. There’s tons of competition on platforms like Lazada and Shopee, and the Instagram algorithm just isn’t as good as it should be for unearthing different brands….
Design
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20 Dec 2022
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This week, we visit the home of not just one, but two architect’s! Homeowners Jie Lun and Jen have completely transformed this 5-room HDB resale flat at Jurong Lakeside into a much more open but yet still intimate home. It’s…
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Right up to 2013, the single-bedder or shoebox unit was an in-demand property choice. It’s affordable to new investors, has a higher rental yield, and can be sold as an investment. But come 2023, the “selling” part is a much…
Selling
This week, we tour a 5-room HDB home in Bukit Batok that sports a less common monochromatic theme. With an all-black interior, sometimes it may look overly moody but with the right accent lights, it can actually look very cosy…
On The Market
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19 Dec 2022
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Open-concept living is very popular in Singapore, for a variety of reasons. The most important reason though? It can make even the smallest of spaces feel bigger and brighter. And when you have a bigger space, it really allows you…
Design
This week, we visit a 3-room HDB rebuild in Punggol. Homeowner Johan was particular about the layout of his home, and specifically chose this because it was on a high floor and a corner unit. It’s a 3-room resale HDB…
Living In
When it comes to choosing our housing, our children often don’t get a vote; even though we like to think we factor them into the considerations. This week, we spoke to R who has been in the unusual situation of…
Property Stories
Christmas and New Year are around the corner. With them comes the annual challenge of picking a gift that won’t be received with a warm smile, and then quickly re-wrapped and sent to the boss or colleague the receiver half-despises….
Design
The fundamentals that affect your property price – such as location, lease decay, state of maintenance, etc. – are relatively easy to spot. Most realtors and valuation companies have broadly similar checklists. However, we often get questions on why, even…
Selling
Hi team, I have been following your posts and they have been informative. I have been in a dilemma for some time and wanted to tap on your expertise with regards to my next steps. My husband, baby daughter and…
Advice
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16 Dec 2022
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Finding a home for the rest of your life can be an emotional event. For many, it’s seen as being the last milestone of a life well-lived. This is the one property purchase for which we’d say go ahead and…
Buying
Bliss Loft is a small freehold development located in the bustling Balestier area. With just 48 units, it’s as exclusive as they come, especially with this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom unit that we toured. At a size of 1,399 square…
On The Market
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15 Dec 2022
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While the opinion on affordability might differ across individuals, we can all agree that size always matters – the bigger the space, the better. Especially for those who have a bigger family, not only is the number of rooms an…
Units Of The Week
The Design Build And Sell Scheme (DBSS) was first introduced by the then Minister for National Development Mah Bow Tan in 2005. It aimed to involve private developers in the building of public housing to offer buyers with higher incomes…
Opinions
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