2020 left a number of disappointed BTO flat applicants, as mature areas like Tampines, Bishan, and Toa Payoh were snapped up at launch. If you’re one of these though, it’s not over yet: before you give in and buy a…
BTO Reviews
One of the worst feelings is to have finally found your dream home, and then being forced to walk away because your financing is uncertain. Or perhaps you’ve put down the booking fee and signed the papers, only to realise…
Property Advice
There’s a saying that there are decades when nothing happens, and there are weeks when decades happen. That feels about right for the roller-coaster year of 2020, which was unprecedented for the Singapore property market: from a never-before Circuit Breaker…
Property Trends
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31 Dec 2020
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11 min read
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We recently received this particularly interesting question: Do you think it is worth to pay ABSD for second property (condo) and keep the first property (HDB) for a rental income? While that does mean incurring Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD),…
Property Advice
Time flies doesn’t it? While this year may have been a year to forget for many, 2020 has still flashed past so quickly, and we are now at the last issue of UOTW for the year! Since the launch of…
On The Market
So you’ve owned a home, or perhaps even a second property, for quite some time. In the eyes of many, this leaves you set for life; but you probably know the truth by now: it’s not as simple as sitting…
Property Investment Insights
The Pinnacle@Duxton is way more liveable than most might think, with facilities that give it added attraction.
HDB Reviews
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28 Dec 2020
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38 min read
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Did you know that lobsters were once prison food? What we now see as a delectable, decadent treat was actually once termed as the “cockroaches of the sea” because it was just over abundant. And it wasn’t just prison food,…
Landed Home Tours
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27 Dec 2020
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14 min read
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You’ve been seeing one new launch after another for 2020; so it’s not surprising you may have missed the trend in the background. Resale condos have avoided the limelight despite sales volumes hitting a two-year high back in August, and…
Property Market Commentary
A uniquely-designed project in the East NYON is great for those who want to live in a development that is sets itself apart by being unique in design, as well as being close to both work (given its proximity to…
New Launch Condo Reviews
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23 Dec 2020
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28 min read
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This week in Units Of The Week, we take an interest in a District that has a particular neighbourhood which has often been the butt of jokes of Singaporeans in recent years. Yes, you’ve guessed it – it’s none other…
On The Market
If you’re like most landlords this year, you’d have felt a deep sense of relief the moment the Tenancy Agreement was signed; even if it’s less than you expected. Rental rates, like property prices, have so far shown some resilience…
Rental Market
For those who love freehold boutiques Despite having fewer facilities given its size, Myra is great for those seeking exclusivity with just 85 units here. Its freehold status also lures those who looking to pass on their property to the…
New Launch Condo Reviews
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21 Dec 2020
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25 min read
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Now that you’re upgrading from your HDB, your fur kid finally has some room to run around; or you can finally adopt a massive doggo that’s twice the size of your spouse. But while there are no HDB-like restrictions on…
Property Picks
The mental image that Singaporeans have of landlords is all wrong. If you’re like most people who have a second property to rent out, you’ll know what we mean: everyone visualises you as a towkay who can sit back and…
Rental Market
Multiple viewings later, none of the condos you’ve seen excite you. There’s just something…drab about them. It’s a common phenomenon, and we know a possible cure: try viewing a condo with a sea view instead. This is one of the…
Property Picks
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17 Dec 2020
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10 min read
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I’m sure most of you would know the drill by now when it comes to general new launch pricing. Small units equals higher PSF, big units equals lower PSF. In the past few years where there has been added emphasis…
Editor's Pick
This week in Units Of The Week, we take a circle back to District 10. It’s been a while since we’ve covered it for UOTW, but since we’ve had quite a few enquiries for the area (shameless plug: maybe it’s…
On The Market
