This week’s issue is a continuation of the “bigger-is-better” theme given the increased awareness of just how precious it is to have more space at home. But bigger spaces do come a price that may not be within one’s reach….
On The Market
There was a bit of a shocker this week, when the government announced the demolition of 68 to 74 Thomson Road. While this is an old building, it’s also a freehold property; and because of its good location (it’s just…
Property Market Commentary
The first residential development in One-North in 14 years One-North Eden presents an exciting opportunity to be part of the R&D push in the One-North area, though it does lack in vibrant surroundings. Project: One-North Eden District: 05 Address: 8,…
New Launch Condo Reviews
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19 Apr 2021
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32 min read
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En-bloc sales aren’t always a pot of gold. For investors or homeowners who are well-prepared, it can be a smooth process; but homeowners, especially those who never intended to move, can find it an inconvenient headache. One of the main…
Property Advice
Single parents are in a tough spot in Singapore: public housing isn’t easily available to them, while private housing tends to be beyond the single income range. As such, it takes more effort for single parents to find the right…
Property Advice
The digital aspects of Singapore’s private property market have grown to new proportions – from a time when people didn’t trust online listings, to today when you can buy a house by tapping on your phone. In this week’s property…
Homeowner Stories
‘Life peaks at the top’. Now that’s a slogan that befits The Crest in more ways than one.
Condo Reviews
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15 Apr 2021
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22 min read
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While it’s not as flamboyant as Geylang, many Singaporeans may also know that Desker Road is a red-light area. But as areas like Bugis* and Keong Saik Road demonstrate, these locations can clean up over time. And when they do,…
Property Advice
While we’ve been highlighting different districts in the past few issues, this week we’ve decided to do something different in light of the trend of homeowners looking for bigger spaces to live in. Although many people will be moving back…
On The Market
You’ve seen the ads, or maybe had it suggested by a mortgage banker or two: take out a home equity loan, and you could be sitting on a six-digit pile of cash a few months later. Sounds too good to…
Property Advice
Remember when being “near the office” almost always meant living near the CBD? That’s less of a certainty these days; and the Circuit Breaker in 2020 could be the final catalyst. The plans to decentralise the CBD were made as…
Property Picks
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12 Apr 2021
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11 min read
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While the term “asset progression” is used loosely these days, one thing should be clear: there’s a huge difference between planning to sell and upgrade (e.g., moving from a flat to a condo), versus actually wanting to own multiple properties….
Property Advice
One of the main differences between HDB and private properties is the greater potential for en-bloc sales. In fact, some investors go out of their way to purchase older properties; not only is the cost lower (and sometimes higher rental…
Property Investment Insights
Huge grounds in River Valley Irwell Hill Residences offers a very spacious ground with a good entry price, especially if we consider this to be in the CCR. But it does come at a cost of more traffic noise. Project:…
New Launch Condo Reviews
I have to be brutally honest here. Your home is not the only one in the market. There are plenty of choices available and buyers can be nitpick on the smallest of issues and walk away. I have seen this…
Property Advice
With Covid-19 still hampering the economy, some homeowners may be opting for prudence; that could mean getting a larger resale flat, instead of a condo. But if your intent is still to upgrade to private housing at some point, then…
Property Picks
In light of the latest launch in District 5, One-North Eden (the first launch in 14 years to the area), we’ve decided to look at some of the resale options that you could possibly look at in the vicinity. We…
On The Market
Hougang Capeview was launched in the November 2011 BTO exercise.
Back then, some people were complaining about this launch being “so ulu” and “near a reservoir”.
HDB Reviews
