If you’re willing to look further out, you may be surprised how affordable the price can still be for a resale condo even in 2024. This is helpful when HDB upgraders find themselves priced out of even fringe region new…
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In the past few years, the gap between a fringe region resale condo and a top-end HDB flat seems to narrow. We’re headed to a point where a buyer might seriously ask the question: is it worth buying a condo…
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Given the recent increased demand for new launches (and how many units were quickly sold), it seems reasonable to conclude that there are still a healthy number of buyers out there looking for their next home. So besides the upcoming…
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Some time back, we visited Swanage Road in Katong, where you can find terrace houses located within walking distance of many cafes, restaurants, shops, Chung Cheng High School, and Tanjong Katong Girls’ School. (Landed houses can sometimes be rather removed…
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There’s a secret exploit for getting the exact unit you want at a launch Here’s the thing, the real secret to getting a profitable property (other than identifying the right one) is to get a good ballot number. You may…
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In this week’s episode, we explore a 5-room flat in Hougang, measuring approximately 1,256 sqft. Designed with an emphasis on entertaining, the home features a layout that fosters openness, with the kitchen as the central hub. The couple, who hosts…
Home Tours
Don’t you hate that feeling when you see a suitable new launch condo with remaining units, get excited, and then find the “remaining units” are gazillion-dollar penthouses? That seems to happen all the time in our fast-moving property market. Plus,…
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Hello Stackedhomes, I have been a huge fan of your page since 2020, especially reading the stories of couples from all walks of life and seeing you curate solutions that best fit their needs. The time has come for my…
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Most Singaporeans see their condo’s en-bloc sale as a windfall. For many, it may even be a planned exit strategy: ask around, and some investors will tell you it’s the specific reason they like older condos (i.e., buy cheaper because…
Homeowner Stories
In this week’s episode, we explore a 150-square-metre apartment along East Coast, Singapore, designed for a family with young children. The home underwent a thoughtful transformation, opening up a formerly clustered layout to maximise natural light and cross ventilation. Public…
Home Tours
For those looking for bigger-sized HDB flats, Executive Apartments are the ones to go for as they share similarities with 5-room flats but offer a little extra in the form of a dedicated study, catering to larger families or anyone…
On The Market
With home prices being so high in Singapore, it’s not uncommon for some of us to move in with our in-laws. But here’s the tricky part: once the move is made (especially if the in-laws pay for part of the…
Property Advice
If you like affordable private residences and loathe maintenance fees, walk-up apartments may be the way to go. The problem is that walk-up apartments aren’t always in the most convenient areas: they’re sometimes near inaccessible landed enclaves or far from…
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2024 is a very different time from when Executive Condos (EC) were first conceived in the 1990’s. Given how much private property prices have risen since the pandemic, the profits that some EC owners have made have been substantial. In…
Property Market Commentary
Emerald of Katong (EOK) is the current top-seller in District 15, as one of the main draws was the price: simply put, buyers expected a higher quantum, as District 15 is an expensive area; especially the expat-heavy lifestyle spot of…
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To many, living on a cruise ship after retiring, and touring the world sounds like a dream. It’s somewhat similar to being on a permanent holiday! The fact that it comes with a thriving social scene, which many people lack…
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In this week’s episode, we explore a unique maisonette designed around a brutalist theme, showcasing raw concrete textures, darker tones, and a rugged, rustic charm. Spanning 140 square metres, this home reflects the homeowner’s vision for a cave-inspired interior, balancing…
Home Tours
The minimum down payment on an EC can be more than 25 per cent. Consider this: as of 2024, ECs have an income ceiling of $16,000 per month. Now along with this income ceiling, there’s a Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR)…
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