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My Contractor Almost Cost Me A $10,000 Fine – Here’s What Happened:

When Jerry Sim saw the contractor’s sketches, he was hooked: the proposed changes to the interior of his 1,400 sq.ft. unit seemed to practically double it in size. From wood beams taking full advantage of the high ceiling, to the…

Homeowner Stories

• 12 May 2020
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Beware Of Social Proof When It Comes To Buying Property

It’s a Saturday morning. You have your cup of coffee before heading down to open the letterbox (wearing a mask, of course). Among the usual mass of property advertisements, there are 3 in particular that catches your eye – each…

Property Advice

• 12 May 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #10

A weekly recap to share some of our favourite units that we’ve seen from the past seven days. There isn’t a theme this week, but we do have an amazing penthouse in a location that everyone knows but is rarely…

On The Market

• 11 May 2020
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Here’s Why A Property Valuation Is A Big Deal When Getting Your Home Loan

It’s every buyer’s worst nightmare: you’ve agreed on the condo price, you’ve put your old flat up for sale for this upgrade, and – at the crucial moment – you find you’re $50,000 short of the asking price, and the…

Property Market Commentary

• 10 May 2020
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Top Family-Friendly Condos in Singapore

If you’re looking for a family-friendly condo in Singapore, you’ll soon run into the same issues others complain about: if there are good schools nearby, it tends to be too expensive. If it’s well connected, the road noise is a…

Property Picks

• 9 May 2020
• 8 min read
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All You Need To Know: The Income Requirements For Getting A Home Loan

You’ve spent the last few months talking to three different banks, and each time your hopes have sunk further. As you pick up today’s mail, you realise it’s probably your last chance of securing a home loan, before you lose…

Property Advice

• 9 May 2020
• 5 min read
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Mayfair Modern Review: A Contemporary Take On Upper Class British Architecture

Mayfair is a word that has become almost synonymous with luxury.

New Launch Condo Reviews

• 8 May 2020
• 17 min read
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Singapore’s Best Condos For Lifelong Singles

Not all of us are the “settling down” type. Some couples can’t or don’t want to get married, and just have fur babies instead. Or perhaps the thrill of independent living is too much to pass up, and you’re happy…

Property Picks

• 7 May 2020
• 6 min read
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A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: Eco Sanctuary

An in-depth case study into a buyer’s journey with Stacked

Investor Case Studies

• 6 May 2020
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How Does Pinnacle@Duxton Keep Producing These Million-dollar Flats?

Pinnacle@Duxton just saw a record-breaking $1.232 million transaction, for a five-room flat. It’s the highest price to date for an HDB flat; but as million-dollar flats go, it’s just one more in a long line. There’s already been around 40…

Property Market Commentary

• 5 May 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #9

A weekly recap to share some of our favourite units that we’ve seen from the past seven days. This week: a focus on Tiong Bahru/Alexandra area with just the odd one out at River Valley – a side effect of…

On The Market

• 4 May 2020
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New Condo Launch Price list 2020 + Discounts/Price Drops (Updated)

#StayHome – the current trending word (or hashtag) on everyone’s mind at the moment. Whether you are stuck at home or WFH, the Coronavirus has definitely had a big impact on the real estate market. With private home prices dropping…

Property Picks

• 3 May 2020
• 15 min read
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Singapore’s Best Condos For Fine Dining Lovers

Let’s start with a list of condos near Singapore’s best local foods: Pretty much every condo ever. The end. Singaporeans are really blessed – it’s a small island, we have a strong food culture, and nearly any condo has at…

Property Picks

• 2 May 2020
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$6M Profit!? – The Biggest Winners From The 08/09 Property Market Crash

It’s the 1st of May, Singapore has now reported 932 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total national tally past the 17,000 mark. HDB resale, rental volumes are expectedly down in the first quarter of 2020 – with stagnant prices to…

Property Trends

• 1 May 2020
• 6 min read
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Singapore’s Best Condos For Those Who Love Art

We’ve all heard the old complaint that Singapore is a waste land for artists; that we’re too repressed, our urban environment stifles creativity, and our idea of art is a diarrhoea joke in a Jack Neo movie.  Well that’s not…

Property Picks

• 30 Apr 2020
• 6 min read
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The Montana Condo Review: Good Location, Not So Good Facilities

The Montana’s most outstanding attribute is its location.

Condo Reviews

• 29 Apr 2020
• 13 min read
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My Spouse Passed Away And I Still Have An Outstanding Loan; Here’s What Happened

Early in November 2017, Jesse (not her real name) received a call that her husband had passed away. Just a few hours earlier, at around 4am, he had been taken to the hospital with breathing difficulties; she had assumed it…

Homeowner Stories

• 29 Apr 2020
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Singapore’s Best Condos For Unashamed Hipsters

On the top shelf in my room, I have an actual working typewriter. Next to it is a complete collection of the works of Borges, some of which are in Braille.  I’m over-educated, underemployed, spend money on ridiculous hobbies like…

Property Picks

• 28 Apr 2020
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