Everyone wants to stay in a convenient location, which is why homes in the centre of Singapore typically are priced at a premium. As such, this makes affordable options in this area a bit of a rarity. That’s why, this…
On The Market
There are certain projects in Singapore that consistently rank in the top five to ten for gross rental yield. From time to time, inquiries arise regarding these projects, asking why they are so special and why they never seem to…
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In Asia, few numbers are more emblematic of prosperity than the iconic “8.” In Mandarin, “8” (“ba”) sounds similar to “fa,” which means wealth—a linguistic coincidence that has made “8” a symbol of abundance. So we’ve decided to put this…
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Homebuyers tend to be a pragmatic bunch. Sometimes, this leads to a certain dismissive attitude towards the more “froo-froo” aspects of a property, such as the finishing. For every buyer who cares about the tiling, countertops, light fixtures, etc., there’s…
Property Advice
Some homebuyers associate the lack of nearby HDB flats (i.e., a low-density area) with luxury. We see this among landed homes, for instance, or in areas like Bukit Timah. But this has also sometimes led to the misconception that being…
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Today, we’re headed to Jago Close and Chapel Road, 2 parallel streets in the East of Singapore. These 2 streets are just off East Coast Road and between Marine Parade MRT station, the Marine Parade HDB estate, and many famous…
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26 Jan 2025
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In this week’s episode, we explore a 1980s HDB flat in Singapore, spanning 700 square feet with two bedrooms. Designed to embrace simplicity and nostalgia, the homeowner retained original features like textured walls and ceilings, intentionally leaving them unplastered for…
Home Tours
There are some pretty hair-raising ideas out there, about what happens when one co-borrower passes on. This was a source of panic for an acquaintance last week, when that exact thing happened. He’d been under the impression that, when the…
Singapore Property News
When buying a home, who better to learn from than the experts? If you’re like many buyers, you may wonder whether your estate agent would follow the same advice they’re giving you. Would they make the same choices they’re encouraging…
Property Advice
From a new record of $1.73 million for a 5-room flat to a 3-room flat hitting $900,000, the affordability of our resale HDB flats has come into question yet again. As part of the argument, we hear claims that most…
Property Trends
Singapore property buyers have an ever-growing appetite for integrated projects—and if there’s another thing they can’t resist, it’s mega-developments. As such with 1,193 units, Parktown Residence is poised to be Singapore’s largest integrated development to date. While its 545,511-square-foot footprint…
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In our ongoing search for spacious yet affordable homes, we’ve rounded up five of the cheapest but generously sized 5-room HDB flats. So, if you’re working with a budget under $685,000 and are after a home that offers both space…
On The Market
Cooling measures can cause one of two reactions: one group of home seekers rush to buy, because they’re afraid measures like loan curbs or higher ABSD will make a property less affordable. The second group do the opposite: they’d rather…
Property Market Commentary
It can be tempting to try and sell your own home in Singapore. Skipping the property agent means you can save the usual two per cent commission, which, on higher-priced properties, can add up to a significant amount. However, in…
Property Advice
Seletar has always felt somewhat detached from the rest of Singapore. Some regard it as “ulu” (remote), others see it as a serene oasis, while a few view it simply as an Aerospace Park. However, as demonstrated with areas like…
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If there’s one thing property agents dread, it’s telling sellers their home will be a tough sell. After all, if they’re too blunt about it, the seller’s response may be to dismiss their lack of confidence and find someone else….
Property Advice
The Orie at Toa Payoh has set the tone for 2025 due to its rapid sales: it moved 86 per cent of its 777 units during the launch weekend. This has prompted some eye-rolling among market watchers, as it achieved…
Property Market Commentary
One thing you may have noticed when visiting landed estates in Singapore is the penchant for redeveloping older houses and re-building them as high as possible – no surprise in land-scarce Singapore. Hence, when I saw that there was a…
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