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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The 15-month wait-out, from the September cooling measures, was one of the most stunning last-minute shifts we encountered. Several Singaporean homeowners were caught unprepared; these range from those who had just sold their condo units (and are now forced to…
Commentary
There are some untested sayings that have been in the Singapore private property market for decades. One of the more persistent ones is that new launches are better for gains; largely on the basis of “early bird discounts”, or that…
Analysis
The cooling measures on 30th September seem timely, after the latest results. September 2022 has seen a record number of million-dollar flats sold in a single month, and rising prices reveal December’s cooling measures had little to no impact. Despite…
Property News
With tighter loan limits and a 15-month wait for some for resale flats, the latest round of cooling measures is poised to shake up the property market. In these volatile and uncertain times, we’d say the changes are prudent –…
Property News
A few weeks ago, I toured Frankel Avenue and found the area to be charming and quaint. Although on the price side, it’s not that affordable, given the size of the houses. Several readers asked me to do add-on tours…
Property Stories
This week, we visit a charming walk up apartment located in Marine Parade. Homeowner Chris self-designed the entire home, which was formerly divided into 6 rooms for rental. He has gone for a rather unconventional theme that you don’t see…
Living In
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9 Oct 2022
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< 1 min read
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While Tanah Merah has always been considered a bit of an underdog (or in more colloquial terms, ‘ulu’) in the East, there has been much noise going on within the district in recent times. There are exciting plans to upgrade…
Condo Reviews
