Setting a selling price is tricky, but it gets worse when there’s nothing to go on. Some developments haven’t seen transactions in years; and this is especially the case with very old projects, or boutique condos (e.g., fewer than 50…
Property Advice
Unless you absolutely love peace and quiet, most people prioritise convenience pretty highly on their must-have list. And while you may point out that it is really easy today to order food and groceries over delivery apps, there’s still nothing…
Property Picks
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25 Jul 2021
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My last article ended with me concluding that our next home would most likely be a resale condo. As my mother and I want to remain in a familiar area, we decided to concentrate our search for a multi-generational home…
Homeowner Stories
When it comes to HDB flats, buyers have several different criteria that matter to them. Most of the time, it’s about MRT stations, malls, or distance to schools. However, a much-overlooked factor is height. One of the best ways to…
Property Picks
We get a ton of questions each day, whether it is through Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or email. And unlike a normal Q&A, real estate is something that is really nuanced, and sometimes it really needs a lot of research (and…
Property Advice
Most Singaporeans aim to keep property “within the family”. It’s one of the main attractions of buying freehold after all; and your children or grandchildren have a tremendous edge, if they don’t need to pay a mortgage. However, while Singapore…
Property Advice
Property is one of those purchases where “small extra costs” do matter. Even a few extra square feet can run up to thousands of dollars, so the Singapore property market rewards the detail-oriented. However, most new buyers only know to…
Property Advice
While the news of reverting back to the Phase 2 heightened alert is no doubt a mood dampener, life must still go on. Last week, we reviewed Pasir Ris 8, and judging from the crowds there, it seems to have…
On The Market
For homeowners, renovation is straightforward – do what you like, as long as it’s within budget. Investors, however, need to balance between the bottom line and a unit that’s pleasing to tenants (if they’re landlords). As such, one of the…
Property Advice
If you ever wanted to get the most frank on the ground sentiment, you might agree with me when I say that our friendly taxi drivers could be some of the best sources of them.
New Launch Condo Reviews
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19 Jul 2021
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47 min read
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In this first-time homebuyer’s journey series, I hope to document down my journey into buying my first home in Singapore. What I’m actually buying may be fairly unique, but the process and decision-making behind it can apply to others too…
Homeowner Stories
“Why did you all buy a resale HDB? You might as well have bought a condo with that amount of money.” For couples who’ve recently bought a resale HDB in a central location, you might have encountered this reaction from…
Homeowner Stories
Despite the current trend toward bigger homes, Singapore household sizes are shrinking. Chalk it up to smaller families, fewer Singaporeans having children, and an ageing population. This matters to property buyers, as homes are long-term investments; and it’s worth considering…
Property Trends
First-time buyers and upgraders were hit by more bad news, for end-June 2021. It was expected that a return to Phase Two (Heightened Alert) might cool prices a bit, and buyers aiming at the resale market were hoping new launches…
Property Market Commentary
With the Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) looking less “temporary” every day, most Singaporeans are priced out of owning dual properties. If you do need to move in with the in-laws and maintain privacy though – or you want rental…
Property Picks
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14 Jul 2021
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13 min read
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For Units Of The Week this week, we are back to broadening our scopes to the whole of Singapore. Yes, that’s right, no district focus this time. Still, let that not detract you away from some of the units on…
On The Market
Cash Over Valuation (COV) can be a real headache for resale flat buyers, as it’s not covered by your bank loan. COV started falling sometime in 2013; and for the past few years, zero COV had become a norm. So…
Property Market Commentary
Waterway Cascadia is one of the newer HDB developments in the Punggol area that has reached its MOP, with a lease starting in just 2017 (not even 5 years!).
Editor's Pick
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12 Jul 2021
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27 min read
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