We love visiting the homes of previous homeowners that have opened up their homes to us, and so this week we are especially excited to be able to visit version 2.0 of Tobby and Kaiyi’s home. For those of you…
Living In
Renovating a relatively small space can be quite challenging. You have to be creative with your design choices in order to really make the most of the space. The approaches vary, but probably the most important at the top of…
Design
-
24 Sep 2022
-
11 min read
-
4
-
The collective sale of Chuan Park may be the biggest en-bloc deal since Tulip Garden, back in 2019. Despite the final offer being under the reserve price, it seemed things were about to go smoothly; but now, a group of…
En Bloc
Hi Stacked Homes Happy to say I am an avid follower and reader of your site as it provides really helpful insights to home ownerships in Singapore. I am reaching out to you in hopes that you might provide a…
Advice
-
23 Sep 2022
-
17 min read
-
3
-
With private housing prices at a new peak, HDB upgraders may find condos are currently out of reach. The next best alternative might be the spacious Executive Apartments (EAs), which go up to a whopping 1,600+ sq. ft. in some…
Resale HDB
Remember back in the 1990s? Those were the days when Singapore property investors strutted around, explaining how every home they bought made the next home purchase even easier. The rent from one property paid for the next property, the rent…
Investment
-
22 Sep 2022
-
8 min read
-
27
-
Singapore may have lifted mask restrictions so that it’s not so stifling today, however, construction and material costs have not yet come down. This creates a problem for those who are looking to do home renovations, especially given the climate…
Units Of The Week
Normanton Park’s en-bloc sale in 2017 was a bittersweet occasion for my wife and her family. Sad on the one hand because it meant goodbye to a childhood home; elation and relief on the other as the stars had aligned…
Property Stories
If you haven’t heard already, the Cross-Island Line (CRL) will begin the phase two roll-out in 2023. This phase will see the opening of six new MRT stations, with interchanges at King Albert Park (Downtown Line), and Clementi (East-West Line)….
Property News
Whenever private home prices start to soar in Singapore, there’s a tendency to look toward foreign buyers. We were, for instance, subject to a slew of news reports about Chinese buyers rushing into the Singapore market during Covid-19; and veterans…
Property News
Kallang Heights is in one of the most convenient locations, as it is very close to Kallang MRT station. While you aren’t quite fronting the Sungei Kallang, it is a short walk to the park connector, which can take you…
Insider Tour
If you are less familiar with the Ulu Pandan area, Pine Grove may just appear to be an HDB on the outside rather than a condo. It’s exterior design is definitely very plain-looking, and what some might even consider to…
Condo Reviews
-
20 Sep 2022
-
10 min read
-
1
-
Despite rising interest rates and cooling measures, Lentor Modern had a phenomenal showing during its launch weekend: 508 units were sold, out of 605 units total (around 84 per cent sold out). It’s quite the reception for what some buyers…
Property News
What makes a place feel like home? Is it that 50m infinity pool, the numerous dining pods, or the fact that you have an open roof top patio that overlooks an unblocked view? Sure, all that’s important when it comes…
Property Stories
-
19 Sep 2022
-
18 min read
-
0
-
A few weeks ago, I toured Windsor Park at a reader’s request. Whilst in the area, I passed Yew Lian Park and Thomson Ridge. These 2 landed estates looked interesting, thanks to their proximity to Thomson Plaza, the MRT and…
Property Stories
-
18 Sep 2022
-
11 min read
-
0
-
The first time buying a home is an unforgettable experience. It’s a mix of anxiety and excitement, and almost always a tiny bit of cognitive dissonance. No matter how much you actually research, nothing can quite prepare you when you…
Buying
This week Reuben and Aiken tour a modern Japanese bar set on the second storey in a shophouse. Japanese cuisine is everywhere in Singapore, but when you hear of kaiseki what often comes to mind is an elevated but hush-hush…
Tastemakers
Back in February, we wrote about HDB maisonettes, where to find them, and their prices. With private home prices soaring, an increasing number of buyers are considering larger flats instead of condos: and the first that come to mind will…
Resale HDB
