If you’re keeping track of million-dollar HDB transactions, here’s one to add to your list: a Bukit Timah executive maisonette just changed hands for an eye-watering $1,501,555 in May 2025. And no, that’s not a typo. This 154 sqm (1,658…
Singapore Property News
In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. In this series, we examine the outcomes of those who purchased their units earlier in a new launch, versus those who purchased their units later. This week, we’ll explore…
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One of the common beliefs in the Singapore property market, perhaps thanks to property influencers, is that you should always get two bathrooms for your two-bedder. This makes it easier for tenants (sharing one bathroom is less pleasant), and versatile…
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With new launches reaching prices of $2,600+ psf, it’s no longer uncommon for the “typical” quantum to reach $1.8 million even for a two-bedder. At the same time, resale options are few, precisely because the cost of a replacement home…
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Ever since COVID, more people have been on Work From Home (WFH) arrangements. This changes up quite a few concerns regarding layout and renovation: besides the need for quiet home offices, for example, certain features you could ignore in the…
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Many of Singapore’s landed homes can be found in Bukit Timah and in the East so it should be no surprise that we’re back in Joo Chiat again this week. Today, we’re headed to Joo Chiat Avenue, a street that…
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Our alternative housing proposals are missing a few steps. I’m talking about the election, and the proposals from different parties that are going around. Some of these are quite surprising to me. Case in point: the proposal to make every…
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The saying that one man’s floor is another man’s ceiling is most literally applicable in real estate. A clear manifestation of this is how, in many cases, property features considered a serious drawback may appeal to some homeowners, or may…
Property Advice
New launch two-bedders are now reaching – and even pushing past – the $1.8 million mark. And with affordability issues rearing their heads, some small families are now contemplating whether a two-bedder might not be the way to go when…
Property Picks
A common suspicion among buyers is that realtors will always push new launch properties on them, whether or not it’s suited to their purposes. The assumption is that new launch properties will have higher commissions, because new launches tend to…
Property Market Commentary
This week’s round-up is for buyers who want a bit more openness; literally. We’re looking at five of the most affordable condo units under $1 million, that come with unblocked views: whether it’s greenery, low-rise landed estates, or the occasional…
On The Market
In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. Watertown condo is an interesting case study, as buyers weren’t sure what to expect when it launched in 2012. At the time, many still considered Punggol to be too…
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In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. Watertown condo is an interesting case study, as buyers weren’t sure what to expect when it launched in 2012. At the time, many still considered Punggol to be too…
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Housing and housing affordability are topics of contention in Singapore, and will likely always be. From those who feel HDB is a miracle of public housing, to those who feel we’re a step away from living under that bridge of…
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It seems Media Circle Parcel B won’t be doing much for the government coffers, with zero bids received. A GLS site failing to draw interest is a rare (though increasingly less uncommon) outcome. This time, the afflicted area is in…
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It’s not uncommon to have commercial spaces below walk-up apartments. These are often overlooked by buyers, who typically focus on other details like layouts and nearby transport; but that can be a mistake. The type of commercial business downstairs also…
Homeowner Stories
In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. As the largest condo development currently existing in Singapore (2,203 units), Treasure at Tampines is the very embodiment of a mega-development. With room for a wider range of facilities…
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A common attitude toward new launches is that “earlier is better.” We’ve been ingrained in thinking that the sooner we buy, the lower the price, due to developer discounts or early bird pricing. But before you rush to put down…
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