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…
Homeowner Stories
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
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…
On The Market
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 Reviews
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23 Nov 2022
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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….
Home Tours
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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…
Property 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…
Property Market 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…
Home Tours
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…
Homeowner Stories
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…
Homeowner Stories
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…
Landed Home Tours
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20 Nov 2022
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This week, we tour a beautifully restored terrace house at Hoot Kiam Road. This road is named after Song Hoot Kiam, who is reputedly the forefather of the oldest Straits Chinese Family in Singapore. Untouched for a decade, this was…
Home Tours
This week, we visit a Terrace landed home in Upper Changi. Built on a land size of 2,131 square feet and 3,918 square feet of built-up space, the home was designed to house a multi-generational family spanning 3 generations (and…
Home Tours
Property agents are usually hungry for work, so it’s a surprise when they put you on the back-burner. This has been increasingly common in 2022, as the market is hot and agents are spoiled for choice of clients – and…
Property Market Commentary
2022 is set to go down in history as one of the least explicable years of the Singapore property market. We doubt anyone expected prices to soar to this point, despite a new European war, rising interest rates, and inflation…
Property Trends
Dear Ryan, I’ve been reading your articles and find them very informative. I would like to seek your advice on what I can do with regard to my property. I am 45 years old and single and looking for passive…
Property Advice
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18 Nov 2022
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Bendemeer Light was launched in the 2012 May BTO exercise alongside 5 other projects – Two in Punggol, one in Choa Chu Kang, one in Sengkang and another in the Kallang/Whampoa estate (same as Bendemeer Light). Prices of both the…
Home Tours
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18 Nov 2022
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For first-time homeowners looking to renovate their home, it’s often like navigating a maze. From choosing the right ID, to knowing how to compare quotes, or just trying to figure out if you are getting fleeced – it’s hard to…
Homeowner Stories
