Recent real estate troubles in China have shown how Governments can, and do, intervene in real estate. The Chinese government’s attempts to support its struggling property industry have come at the cost of investors and homeowners, as former policies are…
Property Market Commentary
There has been considerable interest in determining the optimal time to sell your new launch condo, particularly as the supply increases with more condos from recent launches nearing completion. The debate is straightforward: Should you sell before the condo is…
New Launch Condo Analysis
Whether for rental reasons or wanting to live on your own, not everyone needs a lot of square footage. It’s a niche market, but we know there are buyers out there willing to settle for small spaces if it means…
Editor's Pick
There are multiple scenarios why more couples have sought out resale flats as their housing solution in the last couple of years. Stricter BTO requirements (salary caps, one person must be Singaporean and the other be a PR), long waiting…
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Last week, we looked at semi-Ds and detached houses in D20 that were within walking distance of CHIJ St. Nicholas. This week, we’ll be looking at their equivalent in D10: semi-Ds and detached houses in Moonbeam estate within walking distance…
Editor's Pick
In this week’s episode, we explore a single-bedroom condominium spanning approximately 1,300 square feet, home to a middle-aged couple. The homeowner, an avid art collector, has transformed the space into a personal gallery with a mixture of photography and paintings….
Home Tours
Some time ago, I mentioned that prices of certain resale flats are likely to go higher because of the Plus and Prime flats. At least for the near term. So it’s not too surprising that the number of million-dollar HDB…
Property News
Singaporeans are so inundated with stories of property tycoons, million-dollar profits, and “safe haven” theories, we forget that property can sometimes become a liability. While it’s far from the norm, some property owners do get burned when it comes to…
Property Trends
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Since the pandemic, it’s been a noticeable trend that more people have been willing to pay for old resale HDB flats. This was typically due to a variety of reasons – the need for more space or time constraints that…
Homeowner Stories
In this week’s episode, Jay shares his journey of designing his dream home, which he envisioned as a sanctuary not just for himself but also for his friends and family. Jay lives in a five-room HDB flat at Pinnacle@Duxton with…
Home Tours
For many Singaporeans, the ideal home balances affordability, convenience and size. Finding a unit that meets all these criteria can feel daunting (and often requires some level of compromise). This week, we take a look at some of the most…
On The Market
Condos didn’t appear in Singapore until the 1970s, and back then marketing methods were primitive: unless you were one of the die-hard market watchers who read the classifieds section (or were a realtor yourself), you probably didn’t notice many of…
Property Picks
Whenever buyers ask to view older luxury condos – the sort in places like Orchard, River Valley, and Holland V – some property agents cringe internally. The reason is simply that, besides their location, many of these older prime area/luxury…
Property Market Commentary
Renting for very long periods, let alone for life, is an aberration in the eyes of some Singaporeans. In a country with a near 90 per cent home ownership rate, it’s expected that – at some point in your life…
Property Market Commentary
Project Case Study: Penrose Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges they faced First-time home buyers tend to have it rough right now, as 2024 is far from the most affordable period in the property market. Besides the high cost of financing,…
Investor Case Studies
When we think of Ang Mo Kio, we usually think of the heartlands of Singapore. However, besides HDB estates, there are also a few landed estates dotted around the area, one of which we will be visiting today (Shangri-La Walk.)…
Editor's Pick
In this week’s episode, the homeowners discuss their vision for a modern, traditional Japanese home, blending elements from old minkas found in rural and historical Japan with the modern living standards of luxurious Tokyo apartments. They aim to bring traditional…
Home Tours
