Following last week’s roundup of the cheapest 4-room flats near MRT stations, this week we’re shifting focus to 5-room units—ideal for those who need more space, but don’t want to give up convenience. These aren’t the flashiest homes on the…
Units Of The Week
The blunt truth is, most Singaporeans are not enticed by the idea of renting out their home. Some are intentional, dedicated landlords for sure – but for the majority, the thought of chasing rental income, dealing with tenants, having strangers…
Homeowner Stories
We’re familiar with the tagline about all schools being good schools. But it’s also a reality that some schools are more popular, and some parents will move just to ensure their child gets placed there. That’s quite the call to…
Property Picks
The first property I bought was a disaster. This was during the 2008–2013 boom, when most investors were raking in gains. But I fell for bad advice and peer pressure to buy a condo too early. The data was cherry-picked,…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: – We uncover why most CCR shoebox units are underperforming in capital gains—even after holding periods of over eight years.– See how ABSD can completely wipe out any meaningful returns, unless you structure your investment…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: – We spotlight the districts where resale 3-bedders now rival new 2-bedder prices– Uncover options offering up to twice the space for a similar price tag– Plus: Side-by-side comparison tables to make your next move…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: – We break down which districts saw three-bedders outperform two-bedders in both capital appreciation and rental yield– Reveal the areas where the price gap between a resale 3-bedder and a new 2-bedder is now under…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: – We reveal which regions saw the highest growth in $PSF and quantum– Show how resale units are catching up — and in some cases, offer better value than new launches– Plus: A case study…
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Some home buyers have the idea that, if they skip the buyer’s agent, they’ll save money or have an easier time: this is because HDB flat buyers are expected to pay their own agent, whilst in private property, sellers’ agents…
Property Market Commentary
When you’re buying a property, what’s one of the first things you look for? Besides schools, we bet its proximity to work. No one relishes the thought of living an hour or more away from their workplace, and making that…
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Times are tough and our nation is about to be tested; but one of those tests is going to be a test of patience. As any property agent can tell you right now, the challenge is in finding people willing…
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We’ve run a few articles on conversation houses in Singapore, from Blair Road to Balestier and Mount Emily, so by now you may be thinking they’re not that rare. They really are though: there are only around 7,200 conserved shophouses…
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Paying off the home loan early isn’t the universally right move for everyone: it can tie up a lot of money in a property asset. But there are homeowners who aim to do just this, and some have ambitious goals…
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2024 was the year of the sub sale transaction. Usually rare, there were 1,428 sub sale transactions for the whole of the year; up from 1,294 units in 2023, and up from a mere 178 units(!) back in 2020. But…
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The fast sales of Parktown Residence, Lentor Central Residences, and previously Emerald of Katong have set expectations quite high. A number of market watchers speculated that we might see the same for Bloomsbury Residences and One Marina Gardens (OMG). After…
Property Market Commentary
For many buyers, proximity to an MRT station is non-negotiable—but finding a well-located home that’s also affordable can be a challenge. This week, we’ve rounded up five of the cheapest 4-room HDB flats that are all within walking distance of…
On The Market
Dual-key units are something of a niche property. On the one hand, having a subunit opens up many different possibilities. On the other hand, some might complain that it restricts interior design possibilities and uses more space for utilities. This…
Homeowner Stories
Project Case Study: Penrose Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges they faced First Consultation: A Breakdown Everyone loves to say, “Buy when the market is down.” It’s the golden rule of investing, the advice everyone claims they’d follow. But in reality?…
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