It’s amazing how fast time flies, and here we are already in the middle of 2024. The housing supply crunch is in the midst of being reversed, and new launches are still moving despite the $2,200+ psf price tags. For…
Property Picks
Workforces are increasingly global, and given our high levels of education and competitiveness, Singaporeans are quite in demand. This results in a number of us working abroad, anywhere from months to years at a time. But what do these Singaporeans…
Homeowner Stories
I follow a few property blogs, and the reason I do so is to look at different property landscapes and analyse the different financial strategies that come from these markets. One particular strategy that has caught my eye recently has…
Property Market Commentary
Given the glut of new launches we saw in 2020/21, quite a number have already been completed with residents moving in by the droves in the last year. For those who have constraints in their timeline for a new home,…
Property Picks
“Location, location, location” is a popular property saying that dates all the way back to 1926 (when it appeared in print.) One of the first areas that come to mind when I hear this phrase, in the Singapore context, is…
Editor's Pick
In the week’s episode nestled in the heart of Singapore’s Jalan Besar conservation area lies “Ling,” a charming apartment that serves as both a sanctuary and a testament to the art of restoration and preservation. Originally a workers’ dormitory, Ling…
Home Tours
Zero bids for a GLS site, I never thought I’d see the day. This GLS site at Upper Thomson, next to Springleaf MRT station, has attracted a record-breaking zero bids from developers. This is a 53,729 sqm site, with a…
Property News
Given the attractiveness of Sora’s launch pricing in the wider context of the property market in 2024, let’s now take a closer look at how this really matches up with new launch competition, as well as surrounding resale condos. (If…
New Launch Condo Analysis
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22 Jun 2024
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Dear StackedHomes, I have found your responses to audience queries incredibly helpful in understanding the Singapore property market, which can be complex due to varying individual circumstances. I would appreciate your advice on my current situation. I am 40 years…
Editor's Pick
As we all know, the supply of BTO flats is expected to increase in the upcoming future (I know many are eyeing the Turf City flats), so waiting out the timeline is not a luxury many can afford. Obviously, the…
On The Market
Sora is the latest launch in the Jurong area, taking full advantage of the excitement around its widely anticipated transformation. The Jurong Lake District transformation will bring about new homes, offices and economy which are expected to further rejuvenate the already vibrant area.
Editor's Pick
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20 Jun 2024
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The June 2024 BTO launch is finally here, with 6,938 flats for sale over 8 projects. This is in prime locations such as Tanjong Rhu and Queenstown – Tanjong Rhu Riverfront I and II (Kallang/Whampoa) and Holland Vista (Queenstown). These…
BTO Reviews
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19 Jun 2024
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Like Singapore, every country has its own challenges and hence its own unique quirks, when it comes to housing. These are of interest to local property investors as well: apart from the most obvious use cases (e.g., they intend to…
Property Market Commentary
Recently, Jalan Chempaka (near Simpang Bedok) has been in the news, with the landed homes facing a remaining lease of just 10 years. But beyond the issue of lease decay, this led to another kind of question: where were people…
Property Picks
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17 Jun 2024
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Last year, I visited Faber Hills landed estate and was very impressed by how spacious and quiet it was. Hence, I thought I should go back to see the other side – Faber Walk! Like Faber Hills, Faber Walk struck…
Editor's Pick
In this week’s episode, explore a unique home nestled in El Nido, Palawan. Discover a 1,500 square feet residence built on a 1000 square feet footprint, blending seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Designed by architect Justin Guieb, the home exemplifies…
Editor's Pick
You know how Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman form the trinity of DC comics? We have something exactly like that in the property market, and it’s about to go big. URA is planning for close to 2,000 new homes in…
Property News
Buying a property is seldom as detached and rational as buying into a unit trust, or a drum of oil. Because there’s so much in the way of aspirations, emotional connections, and the sheer magnitude of the debt (something most…
Property Trends
