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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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…
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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…
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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…
Singapore 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
Hi, Would like to seek your advice. I would like to buy a property for rental income now, and in future capital appreciation/to stay. Im currently staying with a friend and doesn’t need a place. In future, if I need…
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With the Jurong Lake District becoming a major hub, it’s unsurprising that developer interest has picked up. One of the latest upcoming additions to the area is Sora, which was formerly the site of Park View Mansions. Hot on the…
New Launch Condo Analysis
For most Singaporean homeowners today, living in an integrated project ranks high on their wishlist. Frankly, it’s not hard to see why. These projects offer the full package – transport, shopping, dining, groceries and entertainment all under one roof and…
On The Market
If it’s been a while since your last en-bloc sale, you may be surprised at how much can change in a single decade. 2014 to 2024 has been an interesting time; not just because of Covid, but because of the…
Property Market Commentary
As younglings under 35, one of the major annoying topics among single friends is affordability when it comes to owning a resale flat in Singapore. “It’s so freaking expensive! And we will always get outbid by couples with dual income.”…
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Some people get frustrated when they ask us if they should invest in real estate, and we start rambling on for quite a bit. But as much as we’d like to answer with a quick sound bite or a few…
Property Market Commentary
The trouble with upgrading is that, quite probably, upgraders are family units; and families have no use for the affordable but too-tiny one or two bedder layouts. At 2024 prices though, a private home the size of a typical three-bedroom…
Property Picks
A while ago, I saw a beautiful apartment on Stacked located in the condo, La Suisse II, which piqued my interest in the area. (It looked so peaceful and beautiful!) When I checked it out on the map, I realised…
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In this week’s episode, a 410 square foot modern studio unit in Binondo, Manila, is explored. Located in the heart of the world’s oldest Chinatown and along the Pasig River, this home seamlessly blends the new with the historical surroundings….
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Why do we have so many new land plots for sale in prime areas right now? For those who have been keeping track of new land releases in Singapore, it may seem like bit of a puzzle why the government…
Singapore Property News
A common misconception is that, when it comes to selling your own flat, the difficult part is the paperwork/transaction process. We don’t think so though – HDB has greatly simplified and streamlined these issues over the years, and with the…
Property Advice
Hi! I have some questions about my current situation. Hopefully u can shed some light! House: punggol 4 bed EC 1,442 sq ft/bought 1.16mil/ valuation ~ 2Mil now. Outstanding loan 545k. Decoupled. I own 100% now. My CPF+ accrued ~…
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