Today we’re exploring another landed estate in Bukit Timah, which consists of several Avenues all named after trees: Redwood, Elm, Oak, Fir, and Cypress. It’s about a 12-minute walk from Sixth Avenue MRT and 17 minutes from Methodist Girls’ School,…
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In this week’s episode, we explore a beautifully renovated home featuring a modern colonial theme. The home sports a typical BTO layout within Dakota Breeze, an HDB project near East Coast Park. Due to its location, the home is often…
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2 Jun 2024
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The high cost of getting your property purchase wrong in Singapore. Do you need to wait a few more years to afford a condo? Or are you just unsure? Then you may just want to wait. There are people –…
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Interest in properties in Johor Bahru (JB) has picked up again; partly due to the high property prices in Singapore and the Malaysian Ringgit hitting a record low against the Sing dollar, but also due to encouraging news about the…
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Hi Stacked Homes, We have a unique situation on hand and would love to hear your thoughts on this. My husband and I own a 3 room HDB flat in a very mature estate in Commonwealth that is 57 years…
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A central area flat is a dream for many, but not all of us have a shot at Prime Location Housing (PLH). At the same time, resale flats in these areas are notoriously expensive; enough to even get a small…
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This week, we look at 5 of the most affordable freehold 3-bedroom condo apartments priced under the $2M budget. But while they are freehold, the downside is that these projects are boutique condos located quite a distance from the nearest…
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30 May 2024
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The private housing market has been tough on home buyers as the post-Covid era is one of the priciest times to buy a private property. Singles, in particular, face unique difficulties. They can only buy a resale HDB after turning…
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The most obvious difference between 3-room and 4-room flats is size: the former tends to be around 700 sq. ft., while the latter is usually around 960 sq. ft. (sometimes a bit bigger, especially for older flats). But there are…
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28 May 2024
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Colonial homes hold a special allure in Singapore, evoking a sense of history and timeless elegance. These architectural gems, often characterised by black-and-white bungalows, were originally built for British expatriates in the early 20th century. Their distinct style combines elements…
Home Tours
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28 May 2024
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While regulations on property agents have been tightened, there are a lot of players in this industry – from mortgage brokers down to the developers themselves. Everyone has a vested interest in something, and some of the deals between them…
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27 May 2024
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Some property buyers swear by family-sized units (i.e., three-bedders or bigger), whereas others believe in low quantum one and two-bedders. But as far as returns go, which of these unit sizes is actually better for investment? It’s worth a look…
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26 May 2024
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Most Singaporeans would be quite put off by small spaces; it is not surprising to hear negative sentiments and complaints about our tightened spaces in newer developments, both public and private. So to the surprise of many Singaporean friends who…
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26 May 2024
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In this week’s episode, the focus is on Sine Pop, an independent cinema located in Manila. Created in 2020, this space aims to support independent filmmakers and provide a contemplative environment for visitors. The cinema is intentionally discreet, situated behind…
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26 May 2024
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HDB seems locked in a constant battle with what Singaporeans call “the rich people areas.” HDB seems to view enclaves – be it ethnic enclaves, or areas defined by a certain socioeconomic strata – as areas that need to be…
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26 May 2024
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Bought The Vales EC two bedder in 2017 at $650k. Outstanding loan of $400k at 1.5% interest rate at five year fixed which ends 2025 sep. We now have a four year old daughter. So thinking of our options and…
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Most HDB flats tend to look a bit same-ish, but there are some unique ones out there – such as maisonette types, those that come with a balcony, and even landed HDB units. But one of the most striking among…
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23 May 2024
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Continuing our search for affordable and centrally located HDB units in Singapore, this week we zero in on the most popular flat type – 4-room HDB flats. These units are located in more central estates like Bishan, Toa Payoh and…
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23 May 2024
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