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
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5 Sep 2024
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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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4 Sep 2024
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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
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4 Sep 2024
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4 min read
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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
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3 Sep 2024
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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
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2 Sep 2024
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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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1 Sep 2024
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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
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1 Sep 2024
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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
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1 Sep 2024
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5 min read
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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
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31 Aug 2024
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5 min read
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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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31 Aug 2024
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Hi, thanks for the quick response. I would like to share my story and seek Stacked Home advice. My family is currently staying in an EC, we bought during the 2015 launches in the north, the EC was MOP in…
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30 Aug 2024
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As we approach the end of 2024, private property prices remain stubbornly high, pushing homebuyers to explore less conventional areas in search of more affordable living options. One such area gaining attention is the Flora Drive enclave, a cluster of…
Property Investment Insights
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29 Aug 2024
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Finding the ideal home for a growing family often means prioritising space and value. In our ongoing search for spacious homes, we’ve identified five 3-bedroom units offering over 1,700 square feet of living space and a more affordable price tag…
On The Market
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29 Aug 2024
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8 min read
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The latest cooling measures on 20th August 2024 had a target: to slow the rising prices of HDB flats. To this end, the maximum Loan To Value (LTV) ratio for HDB loans has now decreased to 75 per cent, down…
Property Market Commentary
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28 Aug 2024
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6 min read
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When it comes to crafting a dream home, inspiration often comes from the unique lifestyles and visions of the homeowners. For Clementine and Glenn, their final vision was a timeless, elegant space that required minimal upkeep. With a clear aversion…
Home Tours
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28 Aug 2024
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Old projects go hand-in-hand with somewhat better rental yields. It’s usually inevitable because older projects tend to cost less. But even among the more seasoned developments, there are a few that manage to stand out – and with some landlords…
Property Picks
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27 Aug 2024
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You may think all HDB flats are broadly similar, and they kind of are from the outside (although that’s not true of HDB’s older, cooler, experimental phase). What affects us isn’t the exterior of our block though – it’s literally…
Property Picks
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26 Aug 2024
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A few weeks back, we visited (part of) Watten estate. Unfortunately for those whose pockets aren’t so deep, we only saw one street with terrace units when walking around. Luckily, the landed enclave “next door”, located along Shelford Road, is…
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25 Aug 2024
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