Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’d know that District 10 (or more specifically, the Holland area) currently has quite a number of new launch developments that aren’t doing as well as initially hoped. Still, let that not detract…
On The Market
2021 is shaping up to be as volatile as the year before. Covid-19 is still not a forgone conclusion, there’s talk of major construction delays, and prices are rising across the board (enough to perhaps justify new cooling measures). Whether…
Property Market Commentary
With the current trend toward larger homes, it’s inevitable that some Singaporeans will think of 3Gen flats. After all, these larger flats are designed for those who want to accommodate their parents; and that’s a growing need in our ageing…
Property Advice
As many homeowners know, the trade-off between price and space is a painful one. It’s a real issue with HDB upgraders especially: let’s face it, it doesn’t feel like an upgrade if you’re going from a 950+ sq. ft. flat,…
Property Picks
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20 Jun 2021
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There’s always this perception that HDB BTO flats are boring, but the truth is – HDB flats are less “cookie cutter” than many of us assume. From the ‘60s to the present, flats have evolved to match trends and lifestyles;…
Property Picks
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19 Jun 2021
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2021 is shaping up to be an interesting year, for those choosing between new and resale condos. A number of unusual factors (such as Covid-19 related delays) pose a risk for new launches, but new private home volumes still managed…
Property Advice
By now it’s no secret that HDB flats have shrunk over the years. In fact, the size difference between a 4-room unit built in the 1980’s (average of 1,130 sq. ft.) is not far off from a 5-room unit today…
Property Picks
We recently released a piece on the 10 biggest condos in Singapore (in terms of land size). And to no one’s surprise – it’s been really popular. There’s no doubt about it at this point, that many Singaporeans value having…
On The Market
For those of you who are new to Singapore, the origins of road names in Singapore are often attributed to prominent community and business leaders
New Launch Condo Reviews
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16 Jun 2021
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There’s no doubt that the pandemic has made us much more aware of how we use our space at home. So whether it’s upgrading to a bigger space, or just revamping your current home to fit it better for your…
Property Advice
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15 Jun 2021
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Some eyebrows were raised last week, when the supply of Government Land Sales (GLS) sites was hiked. In the first half of the year, the government had been quite conservative with supply, on the back of Covid-19. Yet for 2H…
Singapore Property News
One of the silver linings of the pandemic is the rediscovery of time for people. Less commuting has resulted in people spending more time at home, and through that, many are reevaluating what their needs are from a home. Chief…
Property Picks
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13 Jun 2021
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Despite Covid-19 – or some would say because of it – home prices are soaring. The Singapore private property market is up another 3.3 per cent as of Q1 2021, while resale flat prices have been rising for nine straight…
Property Advice
Amid the backdrop of rising HDB prices, one fact has begun to stand out: resale flats in non-mature estates have to “narrow the gap”. One of the transaction records for non-mature flats, in March 2021 was in Punggol; this was…
Property Trends
Cluster housing is a bit of an unusual property choice that most wouldn’t think about immediately. A lot of Singaporeans are inclined to ask “Why not just a fully landed home?” After all, cluster homes aren’t exactly cheap – and…
Homeowner Stories
These days, you can’t walk more than 10 minutes around Holland Village without seeing a new condo for sale. It probably isn’t a surprise to anyone too, given that there were a ton of en bloc deals happening in this…
New Launch Condo Analysis
This week, we’ve decided to continue our Units Of The Week search to neighbouring District 16. It’s a foodie paradise, and if you are fond of filling your belly, perhaps you’d know this area better by its famous soup bak…
On The Market
You’ve got your income documents, your bank statements, your valuation…and then the email comes saying your loan application is rejected. The TDSR and MSR can be shockers, especially to home buyers who purchased their property long before these rules. While…
Property Advice
