If you haven’t heard the news, well, new launch fever has hit town. Emerald of Katong sold out 99 per cent of its 846 units over the launch weekend, Nava Grove moved 65 per cent of its units, and Novo…
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Here’s a little-known way to gauge just how attractive a new condo really is: check how many property agents have signed up to buy it themselves. (Talk about putting your money where your mouth is.) For Emerald of Katong, the…
New Launch Condo Analysis
In this week’s episode, we explore a 110-square-metre, 5-room BTO flat in western Singapore designed to reflect a couple’s shared interests and adventurous spirit. Their home combines clean and raw elements, inspired by nature and museum visits. The entryway greets…
Home Tours
Shangri-La Close is a tiny, tiny, TINY freehold landed estate off Ang Mo Kio Avenue 2 and Ang Mo Kio Street 11 (it is connected to both of these roads.) It lies in between 2 estates that we had previously…
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In this week’s episode, we explore a 110-square-metre 5-room resale flat along Senja Road. Designed for a family with young children, the home balances functionality and minimalism with thoughtful design elements. The entryway features a low bench, pendant lighting, and…
Home Tours
I’m told that US politics is badly affected by the “echo chamber,” but perhaps our property market is as well. The echo chamber effect happens when algorithms match you up to people with similar views and concerns, so you end…
Property News
We’ve seen significant interest rate cuts among banks, which is good news for homebuyers not using HDB loans. There are also, however, questions about how significant these rate cuts are: if you’re not familiar with home loans, a decrease like…
Property Advice
Hi, I am currently a Singapore PR looking at the possibility to upgrade from HDB to a 3-bedroom condo for better capital appreciation and potentially beef up my retirement funds from the sale of the condo in the future. I’m…
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By now, it’s hard to dispute that condo units have shrunk in terms of square footage. Back in the ‘80s, even 700 sq. ft. could be considered a mere one-bedder; today, even 800 sq. ft. is sometimes marketed as a…
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This week, we’ve rounded up 5 HDB units that offer a balanced mix of convenience, space, and at a more affordable price – all while being close to some of Singapore’s most well-connected MRT stations, markets, and food options. Missed…
On The Market
Landed housing is a dream for many, but at 2024 prices, it’s the province of the most affluent. Fortunately, there’s an alternative in the form of cluster landed homes – and it can even be preferable to some home buyers…
Property Picks
When it comes to BTO flats, a lot of the shortlisting process has to be in our minds: we can’t see the actual view, we don’t know who the neighbours are, and we hope the amenities will turn out to…
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Clementi may be considered a fringe area on paper, but it’s a property hotspot nonetheless. From access to key educational institutes (NUS and the NUS High School of Maths and Science, Nan Hua, and Singapore Polytechnic), to its good mix…
Property Picks
Given the higher prices compared to previous years, getting a condo as your first home is less viable in 2024. In a market where even fringe region condos can reach $2,000+ psf, the options have narrowed somewhat for sandwiched Singaporeans….
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Today, we’re back again in the Coronation area in prime Bukit Timah. The area houses many famous schools, from MGS and RGS to ACS. The 2 parallel roads we’re visiting today (the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales)…
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Caring for singles is caring for seniors. Which is why I like the new family care scheme, starting in mid-2025. Under new rules coming next year, singles applying for BTO flats will get priority, so long as their intended home…
Property News
In this week’s episode, a 1950s single-storey, semi-detached home in Serangoon Gardens, Singapore, showcases a thoughtful restoration that preserves its original charm. The home spans a 430-square-metre plot and holds sentimental value for its owner, who grew up there. After…
Home Tours
Just as with Chuan Park, Emerald of Katong is one of the most highly anticipated launches of 2024. But the Katong area has been awash with activity in recent months, and it will be the fourth out of all the…
New Launch Condo Analysis
