This week, we visit a landed home in the East that was designed in the 1970s. It’s part of a cluster of 4 townhouses that was built for an extended family to stay together. Designed by Gwen Tan of Studio…
Living In
Homeownership is a sensitive and emotional issue for many, but the consensus is that owning a pricey landed property can only be a good thing. In one case that we’ve heard of, however, things have turned out quite the opposite….
Property Stories
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26 Nov 2022
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When Winnie (*not her real name for privacy reasons) and her husband were looking for a home for their future family years ago, their top priority was a place with at least three bedrooms as they wanted to have kids….
Property Stories
Hello there! love your content and articles, they are so informative and interesting to read. was trying to find something on clover by the park as it is a condo that I am keen to purchase in the next year…
Advice
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25 Nov 2022
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Hougang RiverCourt was launched in the November 2015 BTO exercise alongside projects in Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, Punggol, Sengkang and Toa Payoh (Bidadari). At first glance, Hougang RiverCourt doesn’t seem to stand out – it’s in a non-mature estate…
Insider Tour
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25 Nov 2022
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With interest rates now sitting at over four per cent, and the potential for further hikes on the horizon, Singaporeans homeowners are beginning to feel the heat. From reaching CPF withdrawal limits, to questioning home affordability, Singaporeans are still feeling…
Finance
Sloane Residences was the very first new launch project we covered back in 2020. It’s not a big development, with just 52 freehold units on 38,943 square feet of land, but seeing it in person, the landscaping has been done…
On The Market
Another week, another episode. This time, Reuben and Aiken visit Ally Gym, which possibly is the most luxurious spin studio in Singapore. At a size of 6,500 square feet, it houses not just the gym, but a modern in-house cafe…
Tastemakers
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24 Nov 2022
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While it’s not for everyone, multi-gen living works very well when the conditions are right. You get to spend quality time with your parents, there’s help when needed to take care of the kids, and there are also economies of…
Units Of The Week
Homeowners rejoice – the November 2022 BTO launch has just been announced. It’s clear from the news that HDB is trying to address the concerns of Singaporeans who are in need of a home. From news pieces like 2,000 new…
BTO
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23 Nov 2022
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56 min read
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This week, we visit a really rare home – a HDB shophouse at Everton Park. Homeowners Cedric and Jody found a unique gem that would fit their requirements, a shop space below for a bakery with a residential space above….
Uncategorized
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23 Nov 2022
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When it comes to property valuation, renovations are the most elusive quality. There’s no universally accepted way to decide which renovations are worth more or less, or by what dollar amount. But just as there are valuation companies that can…
Decor Advice
In recent news, we’ve heard of the struggle between a widow and her brother-in-law, over an HDB flat. Her husband had left his portion of the flat to her (30 per cent) after passing on. Her brother-in-law (who owned the…
Commentary
Matilda Sundeck is a recently completed HDB project in Punggol. It’s got a fascinating history that pays homage to a century-old bungalow in Punggol that had a reputation for being “haunted”. The home was once owned by one of the…
Insider Tour
A lot can go wrong with renovations, and it’s not always the contractor’s fault. From picking an impractical (but seemingly pretty) design, to simple slip-ups like the positioning of wall sockets, many homeowners manage to inconvenience themselves. These can sometimes…
Design
Who doesn’t like to work from home? Other than the advantage of not having to spend money or time travelling, you get to enjoy working in a more comfortable environment. And what could be more comfortable than home, right? While…
Design
This week we look to the East for one of the coolest co-working/social clubs in Singapore. Reuben and Aiken visit Crane Joo Chiat, the second outlet behind Crane at Kim Yam and Crane at Arab Street. Dubbed Crane Two, the…
Tastemakers
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21 Nov 2022
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Imagine living with this cityscape just a few minutes walk from your main door! Gentle Villas is a landed enclave in District 11, built by Far East in 1995, that first came to my attention during the COVID lockdown. It’s…
Property Stories
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20 Nov 2022
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