These days, private pools in condo units have become a rarity. Rising construction costs and smaller units often mean there just isn’t enough room for one; or that homeowners aren’t willing to give up precious square footage (after all, there’s…
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Freehold developments in Singapore are often seen as elusive treasures, especially in areas where most buyers wouldn’t expect to find them. Locations like the Central Business District (CBD) or Orchard Road are more known for their high prices and leasehold…
Property Picks
It’s been a while since we visited D23 which made me think it was time for another visit, so off we go to Cashew Terrace today. Cashew Terrace is a 999-year leasehold estate consisting of mainly terrace houses, located right…
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In this week’s episode, we meet Ben, who welcomes us into his 4-room HDB flat located in Fajar. The 902-square-foot home is an eclectic space filled with vibrant colours and an intentional mix of textures, reflecting Ben’s appreciation for mid-century…
Home Tours
When it comes to housing affordability, the word “entitled” gets thrown around too much. There’s a certain kind of judgment that gets levelled on you, when you define affordable housing not just as a roof over your head. If you…
Singapore Property News
Since the news of the cooling measures in August, we’ve written about how it has impacted the middle-class group in Singapore. However, the news comes with a silver lining for the lower-income group – the maximum Enhanced Housing Grant (EHG)…
Property Market Commentary
Hi, We are a married couple earning 100k each. We own a business earning 100k annually. Husband and wife around mid-thirties. We just bought a 3B3B condo at Treasure at Tampines with 99-1 in in 2024. Wife 99. Investment about…
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As some of you may already know, prices of resale HDB flats can continue to go up even after 50 years. But does that mean they’re a safe bet in the long run? The real concern for many buyers is…
Property Trends
For those who value privacy and exclusivity, the allure of a private pool within a freehold condo is undeniable. Even for those with a tighter budget, finding such units is possible – you just have to adjust your expectations here…
On The Market
Many people would have argued that I started my apartment hunt in France a tad prematurely. I barely had any substantial savings, I just met the minimum requirements of securing a bank loan, and to top it off, I just…
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In just about any new launch, sales teams will be eager to point out “premium” stacks, where the facing is better (and prices are also obviously higher). And while you might feel the difference as a homeowner (fewer people want…
Property Investment Insights
The BTO launch for October this year is one of the most varied to date. There are 8,500 new flats spread out over nine different HDB towns, including the new estate in Bayshore (categorised under Bedok Town). This will also…
BTO Reviews
Older resale flats may be spacious, but lease decay and age are major concerns. Whilst the most crucial issue is to not outlive the flat, there are other factors as well: older resale flats could have more maintenance issues, and…
Property Advice
I last visited Sunset Way back in 2022, when I did a tour of the condo development, Clementi Park. Besides Clementi Park, Sunset Way is also home to other developments, such as Freesia Woods and the upcoming Ki Residences. In…
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In this week’s episode, we explore a unique home that stands out with its distinct trapezoidal shape, occupying a generous 200 square metres. The design reflects a blend of traditional and contemporary styles, taking inspiration from mid-20th-century architecture, with an…
Home Tours
Every now and then, it’s good to take a page from how other countries regulate their property agents Because everywhere in the world, there’s a general similarity in their profession: it’s a shark-eat-shark world out there, and the administrative work…
Singapore Property News
It’s an old saying that one-bedders are better for rental, and bigger units are better for resale gains. Whether it’s true or not, one fact remains: with high property costs and ABSD rates, most new property investors are going to…
Property Picks
Ah, Paris. The most dreamy capital where everyone wants a piece of. So one of the Stacked editors sent me an article from The Financial Times talking about the high disparity between property performance in different areas of Paris, as…
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