In this week’s Insider Tour, we check out a unit at Nomu! In case you’re wondering how the name came about, it’s actually a shortened version of “North of Museum” in reference to the Planning Area. The boutique development along…
Insider Tour
This week, we visit an architect’s own home in Bedok North. Kenneth and his puppy Jinko are staying in a 3-room HDB sized at 732 square feet. He chose a neutral palette and restricted the choice of materials to just…
Living In
It probably shouldn’t surprise you by now that we are yet on the hunt for spacious HDB units. This week, we’ve a couple of really interesting ones. From an Executive Masionette with a unique curved balcony, to a massive hunk…
Units Of The Week
There’s always a great debate when it comes to the decision of a condo versus a resale HDB. Some people feel that condos are not worth the premium, the living spaces are typically smaller, and there are still monthly maintenance…
Condo Reviews
The last time URA moved to curb shoebox units (one-bedder units, generally defined as 510 sq. ft. or smaller) was back in 2018. At the time, the impact was only for developments outside the central area. If you want a…
Property News
It’s always fun to see how creative HDB homeowners can get with their homes. But while it’s fun to be creative on the various aspects you’d like to have installed in your home, it’s important to know the guidelines to…
Decor Advice
One of the most dreaded policy tweaks by MAS is loan curbs – restrictions on how much you can borrow. In almost every round of cooling measures, we’ve come to learn that nothing makes buyers shrink back more than a…
Commentary
Of late, we’ve had questions from a reader about the MCST system in Singapore; and about how it’s a little opaque and unfair. If you’re a foreigner or have bought property overseas, you may be struck by how little information…
Property Stories
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17 Oct 2022
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After the December 2021 cooling measures, the general consensus was that Executive Condominiums (ECs) would be more attractive. At the time, we broadly agreed with the sentiments (even though it was more to do with rising prices across the board…
Property News
When a reader asked for a tour of Westwood, I must confess, I sighed. (No offence to anyone living there!) After viewing several 99-year landed estates, I’d noticed that parking is usually in short supply and was dreading the endless…
Property Stories
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16 Oct 2022
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10 min read
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This week we visit a really special home in Bukit Batok West. Homeowners YaYa and Jun Yao have really transformed this 1,490 square feet 5-room resale HDB into a unique home + studio arrangement. From the custom made metal gate…
Living In
M & W have got it all planned out for their kids. As they are alumni of both ACS and SCGS, they naturally wanted their kids to follow in their footsteps and go to the same schools. Well, that is,…
Property Stories
For multi-generational families, staying in a unit together (such as a landed home, or jumbo HDB unit) can come at a price. Be it privacy, or sometimes just being too close for comfort, it may cause friction at times if…
Condo Reviews
Hi Stacked Homes! You guys are an amazing trove of information for all things related to home buying/selling, with articles that are clear and easy to understand/digest. I appreciate the amazing work the team has put in to make this…
Advice
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14 Oct 2022
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13 min read
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With even OCR new launches priced at $2,000+ psf, it’s an unofficial truth that HDB upgraders are mostly priced out. The chances of getting a family-sized condo unit, with a quantum of $2 million or under, seem to dwindle with…
Property Picks
In a country where tall buildings fill a housing estate, it may be hard to find a home with an unblocked view – more importantly, a view that doesn’t break the bank. After all, unblocked views with a gorgeous greenery/water…
Units Of The Week
This week Reuben and Aiken Chia tour yet another shophouse space, although this time located in the hip Ann Siang enclave. Named HONCHO, it’s a lifestyle venue that is set over 3 levels, each with its own distinct personality, a…
Tastemakers
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13 Oct 2022
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A common complaint is that property agents charge too much for handling “simple” rental deals; and it has to be said the rising GST rate doesn’t help either. As one landlord found out however, finding your own tenants can devolve…
Property Stories
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12 Oct 2022
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6 min read
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