Among new launches, 2,000+ sq. ft. is a size you usually see with penthouse units, or some landed homes. However, it’s the kind of space that some extended families may need; or the kind of space you’re used to, if…
Property Picks
As condos come close to their five-year ABSD time limit, homebuyers and investors start to pay more attention. There’s every chance that, with a handful of units left, the developer will decide to give deep discounts rather than pay a…
Property Market Commentary
Question 1 Hi Stacked, Greetings from a loyal follower. I also take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks for your insightful articles and YouTube videos at Stacked Homes, which I have been reading and watching, and learning from for…
Property Advice
The hard (or fun?) part is over. You’ve found your ideal condo development – it’s near to the MRT, there’s a 50m infinity lap pool, and the clubhouse has a karaoke room, lounge area, and even a foosball table. What…
Property Advice
The November 2021 BTO launch will be a big deal, introducing the new Prime Location Housing (PLH) model. This is a topic we covered in an earlier article; and it seems we now have a response. In this upcoming pilot…
Singapore Property News
There’s no question that a walk-up apartment isn’t for everyone. Other than the obvious downside of having to walk up (if you aren’t living on the first floor), you don’t have facilities and it definitely doesn’t have a modern exterior….
On The Market
2020 and 2021 have been some of the most unusual years in Singapore’s history. The combination of Work From Home arrangements, to the impact of the Circuit Breaker, have sent many scrambling to find their own place as soon as…
Rental Market
Keat Hong Mirage. It’s got quite a strange name, if you ask me. That is, till you find out its roots (I’ll explain further below).
HDB Reviews
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25 Oct 2021
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Hi, I’m looking for a bachelor pad I can live for a long time. Thinking of a 2+1 or 3br, budget around $4m+. Have seen a bunch of places and am quite torn over the following: Current favorites (and I’ve…
Property Advice
Most Singaporeans will use their CPF in some form, to purchase their property. This has resulted in some debates over the years, regarding how much of our CPF we should use; or whether HDB upgraders should be using more cash…
Property Advice
It was just in 2017 that OrangeTee and Edmund Tie & Company announced a new joint venture called Orange Tee and Tie (OTT) to form the third biggest property agency in Singapore with more than 4,400 agents. How things have changed…
Property Market Commentary
The Singapore property market is known for being tough on single homebuyers; and it’s especially hard to find an HDB flat as a bachelor. Nonetheless, some home buyers do manage to build their ultimate bachelor pad, with a bit of…
Homeowner Stories
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22 Oct 2021
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Larger condos are almost a must for HDB upgraders. Let’s face it, most people don’t consider it an “upgrade” if it’s smaller than their old HDB flat. But for some, owning a 99-year leasehold property is just disconcerting. So it…
Property Picks
Renovations are prime grounds for a misunderstanding; because some concepts are tough to put into words. To avoid wasting both time and money, it’s important to know how to express exactly what you want to your Interior Designer (ID), and…
Property Advice
The pandemic has brought about all sorts of changes to our lives – one of which is the realisation of the importance of home. With the amount of time spent at home, some younger singles are more aware of the…
On The Market
There’s a common misconception today that property developers are the cause of higher property prices in Singapore. After all, it seems obvious that developer pricing is the main factor in a condo’s cost. Perhaps that may have been true in…
Property Market Commentary
With Singapore’s ever changing landscape, you see new buildings sprout up all the time. While many of the condos are increasingly generic looking, there are still some iconic gems (both from Singapore’s history and current day) that is worth knowing…
Property Picks
Did you know that globally, waterfront views are priced at a 40% premium? But apparently, because Singapore is an island, waterfront views here are priced at just a 7.7% premium (all the better!). Bear in mind though, this was a…
Property Picks
