Singapore’s most talented diplomats are wasted in the property market. When the government needs expert negotiators, they should be looking for the en-bloc specialists in property firms. Because if anyone can pull off even one successful en-bloc negotiation, they’ll have…
Singapore Property News
Hi there! Wanted to get your opinions of the following: I have a fully paid private condo under my name (paid by parents) for investment purposes. The issue now is that I can’t apply for public housing with my partner….
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You’ve probably heard that it’s a bad idea to try and time the market, be it for stocks or real estate. But what about the opinions of analysts? Would the extensive research and data of a property firm help them…
Property Market Commentary
This is the most ideal topic to use the old “one man’s floor/another man’s ceiling” saying because it’s true: not every property “downside” is universally bad for all buyers. There are even cases where buyers go out of their way…
Editor's Pick
Million-dollar HDB flats might have been the talk of the town a few years back, but nowadays, it has become quite the norm especially when looking at the usual suspects (like Tanjong Pagar and Toa Payoh). While this is not…
On The Market
Freehold condos are a favourite among Singaporeans; but just because the lease doesn’t run out, that doesn’t mean old renovations won’t. Darryl from Lightwell Architects was tasked with restoring an ageing two-bedder, dating back to the 1990s. The result is…
Home Tours
If you’ve been on the lookout for a BTO, Christmas has come early for you with the launch of the December 2023 BTO (most analysts have also mentioned the possibility of reduced demand). There’s a total of 6,057 units on…
BTO Reviews
The December 2023 BTO launch is out featuring over 6,000 units, and has mixed in some of the most desirable mature neighbourhoods (although that term is officially obsolete). In total, there are 8 projects that buyers can choose from – two…
BTO Reviews
An upgrade doesn’t really feel like one, if you end up having to squeeze into a smaller home than your previous flat. So it’s not surprising that HDB upgraders almost always want at least a three-bedder; and it may even…
Editor's Pick
We’ve had a few reader requests for tours of Bukit Timah landed enclaves, and what with the recent en bloc sale of the 999-year leasehold, 2-storey Cold Storage Jelita mall (with a plot ratio 2.2), for $91.68 million in November…
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Well, there goes the seaview. For decades, the residents in the Bayshore Road cluster (three condos: Costa Del Sol, Bayshore Road, and Bayshore Park) have tolerated poor public transport access, and limited amenities, in exchange for one of Singapore’s best…
Singapore Property News
In this week’s episode, we explore a 990 sqft apartment in Telok Kurau, meticulously designed to maximise space and prioritise sustainability. The previous layout remained untouched, but during the viewing, the potential for transformation became evident. Upon entering, the absence…
Home Tours
Neptune Court is an old leasehold apartment situated in Marine Vista. If you’re not familiar with the location, you might recognise it as the HDB-style development right next to the East Coast Park Expressway (ECP). Given its considerable size, HDB-like…
Condo Reviews
Hi. I am 65 years old and doing part time and probably fully retired next 2 years. My wife will be retired too in couple of years. Currently staying in a 2 bedroom condo in Punggol (River Isle) with balanced mortgage…
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Do you remember the hype about the Iskandar region, or the Malaysia My Second Home (MM22H) programme? Or perhaps you recall the High Speed Rail (HSR) project, which has been on-and-off for years now. Well with the Johor Bahru –…
Property Market Commentary
This week, we zoom right back to take a look at spacious HDB apartments because let’s be real, there’s always demand for them in Singapore. With a mix of executive apartments and maisonettes, here are five of the most affordable…
On The Market
With new launch private condos reaching around $2,100+ psf, it’s not surprising buyers are turning to the Executive Condominium (EC) and resale market. The prize picks for the coming year may be resale ECs just reaching their fifth year –…
Property Picks
Leasehold condos sitting on freehold land make up just 0.8% of homes in Singapore. What do we know about them, and where are they?
Property Picks
