Most landlords and agents agree that, with housing supply stabilising after Covid, the rental market is set to soften. But there are also contradictory opinions: some property agents have also pointed to 60 per cent ABSD rates as a sign…
Rental Market
This is a continuation of the previous week’s list, where we check out the most affordable two and three-bedder condo units near some of the most desirable schools. If you don’t see the school you’re looking for here, check out…
Property Picks
Following last week’s roundup of the cheapest 4-room flats near MRT stations, this week we’re shifting focus to 5-room units—ideal for those who need more space, but don’t want to give up convenience. These aren’t the flashiest homes on the…
On The Market
The blunt truth is, most Singaporeans are not enticed by the idea of renting out their home. Some are intentional, dedicated landlords for sure – but for the majority, the thought of chasing rental income, dealing with tenants, having strangers…
Homeowner Stories
We’re familiar with the tagline about all schools being good schools. But it’s also a reality that some schools are more popular, and some parents will move just to ensure their child gets placed there. That’s quite the call to…
Property Picks
The first property I bought was a disaster. This was during the 2008–2013 boom, when most investors were raking in gains. But I fell for bad advice and peer pressure to buy a condo too early. The data was cherry-picked,…
Editor's Pick
-
23 Apr 2025
-
< 1 min read
-
0
-
In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. The shoebox craze ended many years ago, but elements of it still linger. One of the common sayings from that period – that “shoeboxes in the CCR are good…
Pro
In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. In an earlier article of this three-part series, we looked at the rising prices of two-bedder units in Singapore. Now, let’s look at some practical realities of this: for…
Pro
In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. Two-bedders are an increasingly popular choice for buyers, as prices reach new heights. Investors may purchase these units due to a lower capital commitment and a higher potential yield…
Pro
In this Stacked Pro breakdown: Already a subscriber? Log in here. Perhaps due to issues of affordability, the demand for two-bedder condos has been on the rise in Singapore. Increasingly, we’re seeing homeowners, such as small families, opt for two-bedders…
Pro
Some home buyers have the idea that, if they skip the buyer’s agent, they’ll save money or have an easier time: this is because HDB flat buyers are expected to pay their own agent, whilst in private property, sellers’ agents…
Property Market Commentary
When you’re buying a property, what’s one of the first things you look for? Besides schools, we bet its proximity to work. No one relishes the thought of living an hour or more away from their workplace, and making that…
Editor's Pick
Times are tough and our nation is about to be tested; but one of those tests is going to be a test of patience. As any property agent can tell you right now, the challenge is in finding people willing…
Editor's Pick
We’ve run a few articles on conversation houses in Singapore, from Blair Road to Balestier and Mount Emily, so by now you may be thinking they’re not that rare. They really are though: there are only around 7,200 conserved shophouses…
Editor's Pick
Paying off the home loan early isn’t the universally right move for everyone: it can tie up a lot of money in a property asset. But there are homeowners who aim to do just this, and some have ambitious goals…
Editor's Pick
2024 was the year of the sub sale transaction. Usually rare, there were 1,428 sub sale transactions for the whole of the year; up from 1,294 units in 2023, and up from a mere 178 units(!) back in 2020. But…
Editor's Pick
The fast sales of Parktown Residence, Lentor Central Residences, and previously Emerald of Katong have set expectations quite high. A number of market watchers speculated that we might see the same for Bloomsbury Residences and One Marina Gardens (OMG). After…
Property Market Commentary
For many buyers, proximity to an MRT station is non-negotiable—but finding a well-located home that’s also affordable can be a challenge. This week, we’ve rounded up five of the cheapest 4-room HDB flats that are all within walking distance of…
On The Market
