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Principal Garden Review: Astonishing Swimming Pools and Space

Principal Garden is (thankfully), a tad different in its layout with numerous aquatic hideaways littering every corner as residents and visitors alike revel in an abundance of refreshing flora-filled walkways that snake through the condo’s grounds.

Condo Reviews

• 28 Sep 2019
• 19 min read
• 4

Top 10 Condo Appreciation Developments In The Past 5 Years

With the highest capital gain on our condo appreciation list at 76.1% in the past 5 years, it’s no surprise that many Singaporeans believe that owning a property is the key to success, or to achieve wealth. After all, on…

Property Trends

• 25 Sep 2019
• 4 min read
• 2

Marina One Residences Review: Stunning Hideaway in the CBD

Pause whatever it is you’re doing for a second and picture a luscious green hideaway nestled in the heart of Singapore’s busiest district.

Condo Reviews

• 24 Sep 2019
• 15 min read
• 3

7 Indoor Plants to Keep Your Apartment Feeling Fresh

The level of haze blanketing Singapore at the moment has hit the unhealthy range of more than 101 PSI. It certainly makes us long for those good old days with clear skies and fresh air. Living in Singapore, having access…

Decor Advice

• 19 Sep 2019
• 3 min read
• 1

5 Best (Affordable) Smart Home Devices in Singapore

It seems like nowadays everything can be connected to the Internet, with the word smart being attached to just about anything. Smart TV, smart refrigerator, and even smart washing machine are just some of the many devices that have had…

Design

• 17 Sep 2019
• 5 min read
• 0

Avenue South Residence Review: Close to Everything Except an MRT

District 2 has a newcomer. And not just any newcomer for that matter. With more than 90% of its initial 300 units snapped up on launch last Saturday…

New Launch Condo Reviews

• 15 Sep 2019
• 22 min read
• 0

Reflections at Keppel Bay Review: Glitzy Living with Waterfront Views

Less than a kilometre from the entrance to the Sentosa gateway lies one of Singapore’s most pristine condos – the Reflections at Keppel Bay.

Condo Reviews

• 13 Sep 2019
• 19 min read
• 5

Espada Condo Review: Small “Affordable” Units in River Valley

Affordable is probably the last word that developers think of when they architect a condo in the district 9 area.

Condo Reviews

• 7 Sep 2019
• 13 min read
• 1

Tree House Condo Review: A Home Away From Home

Having received the BCA Green Mark Platinum award in 2010 for its eco-friendly design and the Guinness World Record in 2014 for its 25-storey tall vertical garden, you would expect great things from the Tree House Condominiums (trust us, we did too).

Condo Reviews

• 31 Aug 2019
• 16 min read
• 5

A Tale of Two Properties: How My Leasehold Property is worth $300k More Than a Friend Who Bought a Freehold Property

Back in early 2013, I was engaged in a discussion with a friend about freehold property and leasehold property as an investment as we were both looking for an investment property. It started off quite innocently but very quickly led…

Homeowner Stories

• 28 Aug 2019
• 5 min read
• 3

10 Stunning Condo Pools in Singapore That Will Rival Any Luxury Hotel

There is just something about a crystal clear body of water that seemingly reaches out to infinity that is so appealing. Whether it is the tantalising blue or the allure of a cool dip, stunning infinity swimming pools are no…

Property Picks

• 27 Aug 2019
• 5 min read
• 0

Centennia Suites Review: Luxury Condo by the Singapore River

Out of the 3 condos along the Kim Seng Road stretch, the Centennia Suites was the one that I was most excited about.

Condo Reviews

• 26 Aug 2019
• 13 min read
• 1

Climate Change in Singapore: How to Live Green in a Rental Apartment

After the National Day Rally 2019 speech, it is clear that climate change is one of the most important challenges facing Singapore. In short, as in island nation (not to mention, low lying), Singapore is extremely vulnerable to the effects…

Rental Market

• 20 Aug 2019
• 2 min read
• 0

Anchorage Condo Review: Anchorpoint, Queensway and Ikea

Anchorage condo is quite a curious development. Having been built in 1997, it is more than 20 years old at present and is one of the two stalwarts in Queenstown (with the other being the Queens condo).

Condo Reviews

• 15 Aug 2019
• 13 min read
• 2

Pandan Valley Review: Most Unique Condo in Singapore?

I’m not going to lie, I wasn’t the most excited person when I found out we were going to review the Pandan Valley condo next.

Condo Reviews

• 8 Aug 2019
• 13 min read
• 5

Pine Grove Condo Review: Land, land and more land

In the past few years, the Pine Grove condo has almost been synonymous with the word en bloc.

Condo Reviews

• 2 Aug 2019
• 13 min read
• 6

Super Penthouse: Luxury Bungalows in the Sky

You might have heard the term super penthouse being bandied about a lot in the past couple of weeks. Which is of no surprise given the extraordinary news of the most expensive condo purchase in Singapore thus far by James Dyson. In luxury…

Homeowner Stories

• 30 Jul 2019
• 3 min read
• 0

D Leedon Condo Review: Too big for its own good?

Most people in Singapore would know about the D Leedon condo. After all, it has been thrust into the spotlight in so many ways.

Condo Reviews

• 28 Jul 2019
• 18 min read
• 6