In this week’s episode, we explore a uniquely designed home, referred to as the “Jedi Temple,” that embodies a serene atmosphere and captures the play of light. The architecture features geometric forms, creating a sense of tranquillity and depth. The…
Home Tours
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13 Oct 2024
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What makes a flat Plus, and what makes it Prime? I’m convinced this is the next (mostly) unresolvable argument we’ll see in the coming decades; on par with the age-old “freehold versus leasehold” argument. As I’m writing this, we’re about…
Singapore Property News
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13 Oct 2024
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There has been a lot of inevitable interest in Norwood Grand, and despite all the talk about prices in Woodlands hitting nearly $2k psf, the reality is also that this is just where the current new launch market is at…
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12 Oct 2024
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In this week’s episode, Jewel shares her journey of moving into a shophouse in Singapore, a dream she’s held since first encountering these vibrant, historic buildings seven years ago. The moment she discovered her current unfurnished unit, she was captivated…
Landed Home Tours
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12 Oct 2024
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Hello Stacked Homes My wife and I are avid readers of your articles – big thanks again for the insightful articles which are very refreshing for the local real estate scene. Grateful if we could get your thoughts on our…
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11 Oct 2024
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The October 2024 BTO launch is just around the corner as we write this, and it’s one of the most significant in recent years. This will be the first launch using the new classification system, where flats are divided into…
Singapore Property News
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10 Oct 2024
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Some older HDB flats are known for their generous layouts, offering significantly more space compared to the more compact newer BTOs If size tops your priority list, we’ve picked five units – each over 1,700 square feet. On top of…
On The Market
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10 Oct 2024
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Norwood Grand marks Woodlands’ first private new launch since 2012 and with just 348 units it has full condo facilities including a 50-metre lap pool and even a tennis court. It is also close to Woodlands South MRT on the TEL line although its Woodlands location means that it holds a niche appeal.
New Launch Condo Reviews
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9 Oct 2024
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Maisonette units are quite scarce to find in Singapore (for both HDB and private properties), and may get even rarer in future (developers these days are less confident about being able to move high quantum units). But for those moving…
Property Picks
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9 Oct 2024
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We tend to focus just on the square footage of our units; but there’s more to spaciousness than that. If you’ve ever had the sense of condo blocks being too “closed in,” or of too many residents being packed into…
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8 Oct 2024
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Bedok is one of the most transformed parts of Singapore, between the post-independence generation and today. This area used to be a coastal town; the aptly named Bayshore was the literal shoreline before East Coast Parkway and Marine Parade came…
Property Trends
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8 Oct 2024
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We recall a time called the shoebox craze, when one-bedder condo units were as low as $600,000 (brand new!) Those days are long past though, with many new one-bedders today reaching beyond the $1.2 million mark – something that would…
Property Picks
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7 Oct 2024
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Bournemouth Road is a long road in the Mountbatten area, considered by many to be the “prime” part of D15. It’s located between Mountbatten Road and Dunman Road and leads onto Tanjong Katong Road, where you’ll find some commercial shophouses….
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6 Oct 2024
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In this week’s episode, Shervin and Adzreen introduce their 4-room BTO flat in Tampines, Singapore. They explain how their creative and functional approach shaped the design of their home, which spans 93 square metres. The couple’s fondness for art, prints,…
Home Tours
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6 Oct 2024
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What do MRT stations and condo concierge services have in common? They both seem to get less impressive every year. Having a concierge and a reception desk was once the hallmark of a luxury condo. Today, home buyers just shrug…
Singapore Property News
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6 Oct 2024
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When the former Chuan Park was sold in an en-bloc, there was immediate attention: this was a sizeable land plot right next to Lorong Chuan MRT station. That’s a big deal, as this station happens to be situated between the…
New Launch Condo Analysis
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5 Oct 2024
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Hi there! We’ve always been reading your articles at stacked homes and appreciate the insights given. Hope you can help shed some light on our situation too! We are a couple in our early 40s and own a 5 room…
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5 Oct 2024
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Most of us know Pinnacle @ Duxton is a great way to live 50 storeys above ground. But that’s not too useful for most of us, who would struggle to afford the million-dollar (or close to a million-dollar) price tag…
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4 Oct 2024
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