Living in a condo is an aspiration for many people in Singapore. But sometimes, you can be too caught up with the actual price of it – and forget about the costs that you’ll have to pay each month as…
Property Picks
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2 Aug 2022
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Everyone has an agent friend whom they’ve known from secondary school/army and is now seemingly leading a glamorous life. It’s almost a parody by now that a successful agent will be driving a BMW/Mercs/Audi, along with the regular social media…
Property Market Commentary
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1 Aug 2022
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Changi Court is getting on in years, and was built back in 1997 (although it is freehold, which mitigates some of the age issues). Over the years, this quiet condo has proven its rentability: first with the SIA Training Centre…
Condo Reviews
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1 Aug 2022
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Gerald Mugliston Estate is a popular area, as it’s had the most requests I’ve received to tour it so far! And, after visiting the estate, I can see why: it is a nice, spacious and quiet landed enclave in between…
Landed Home Tours
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31 Jul 2022
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If there’s anything that Singaporeans have a common love for, it’s anything Japanese. Even when it comes to a home, that minimalist Muji-look is very much a look that is sought after. But for some, that minimalist look can be…
Homeowner Stories
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30 Jul 2022
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It’s been more than a year since we last looked for the cheapest 5-room flats; and given that 2021 to 2022 has seen significant changes, it’s high time for an update. While the most affordable HDB towns haven’t changed much…
Property Picks
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29 Jul 2022
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Hello, Stacked! I’m an avid reader of your site and I really enjoy the in-depth articles. Kudos to you all. Even though I have left several comments on different articles over the years, none have ever appeared under the discussion….
Property Advice
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29 Jul 2022
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Besides a freehold lease, most people justify the premium for a condo because of the facilities on offer. 50m lap pools (or just multiple swimming pools), tennis courts, and gyms are just some of the typical facilities that developers have…
Property Picks
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28 Jul 2022
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While we looked at some freehold 3-bedroom units at a price point of under $1.5 million last week, there is also a crowd that is less concerned about the lease and more price conscious. As such this week, we take…
On The Market
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28 Jul 2022
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Step into Shannon and Shawn’s (*not their real name for privacy reasons) 4-room HDB home in Sin Ming and the first thing that captures your attention is the half-wall colours of off-white and green that are reflected throughout most of…
Homeowner Stories
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28 Jul 2022
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Situated in the northern region of Singapore, Skypark Residences takes pride in its approximately 1,250 square metres rooftop park – where this Executive Condominium actually got its name. Having TOP-ed in 2016, this EC has a total of 506 units,…
Condo Reviews
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27 Jul 2022
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As Covid-19 was the most major event in the country (and possibly the world at the time), it’s inevitable that many of the causes below are directly or indirectly linked to the pandemic. We’ve often said there’s no good crystal…
Property Market Commentary
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26 Jul 2022
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Curves are everywhere. From arches in the bedrooms, to kitchen islands, to the sofa in your living room – it’s a trend that seemingly has legs to stay for some time. Soft edges and curves do help to soften the…
Property Market Commentary
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26 Jul 2022
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Buying, renovating, and moving to a new home can be one of the most stressful periods of your life. The uncertainty of securing a BTO or even a resale condo, to the anxiety of working with a renovation ID (oh,…
Homeowner Stories
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25 Jul 2022
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10 min read
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AMO Residence launched last Saturday, and if you want a unit… well, you’re probably out of luck. All but seven of its 372 units sold over the weekend (98% sold), and the whole development may be sold out by the…
New Launch Condo Analysis
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25 Jul 2022
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Renovations can be one of the most stressful parts of home ownership. No doubt you’ve heard many horror stories over the years: home buyers blindsided by unexpected costs, terrible workmanship and delays, and – in worst-case scenarios – the contractor…
Property Advice
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24 Jul 2022
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There’s a reason why recently MOP-ed HDB units are in demand. Given the newer condition (compared to an older HDB resale), you’re less likely to spend a fortune for the reno since it’s newer. However, this notion is not actually…
Homeowner Stories
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23 Jul 2022
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There’s gonna be a bumper crop of new launches being completed in 2022 and 2023 (we’ve covered 10 of those here), and as such, more sub-sale units will likely be coming onto the market. A sub-sale can be a little…
Property Advice
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22 Jul 2022
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