If you’re on the lookout for something new and affordable in the resale market, new MOP flats are about as good as they get. These units tend to strike the right balance: modern interiors, (almost) full lease terms, and move-in-ready…
On The Market
Mortgagee listings were up as of Q1 2025. Also referred to as distressed properties, these are homes that have been foreclosed on. The rise in mortgagee sales is a bit unsurprising, given the volatile economy and the higher interest rates…
Property Market Commentary
If you’re keeping track of million-dollar HDB transactions, here’s one to add to your list: a Bukit Timah executive maisonette just changed hands for an eye-watering $1,501,555 in May 2025. And no, that’s not a typo. This 154 sqm (1,658…
Singapore Property News
Buying early at Clement Canopy paid off for some—but not for everyone. Why did some late buyers do just as well? Find out inside.
Editor's Pick
One of the common beliefs in the Singapore property market, perhaps thanks to property influencers, is that you should always get two bathrooms for your two-bedder. This makes it easier for tenants (sharing one bathroom is less pleasant), and versatile…
Editor's Pick
With new launches reaching prices of $2,600+ psf, it’s no longer uncommon for the “typical” quantum to reach $1.8 million even for a two-bedder. At the same time, resale options are few, precisely because the cost of a replacement home…
Property Picks
Ever since COVID, more people have been on Work From Home (WFH) arrangements. This changes up quite a few concerns regarding layout and renovation: besides the need for quiet home offices, for example, certain features you could ignore in the…
Property Advice
Many of Singapore’s landed homes can be found in Bukit Timah and in the East so it should be no surprise that we’re back in Joo Chiat again this week. Today, we’re headed to Joo Chiat Avenue, a street that…
Editor's Pick
Our alternative housing proposals are missing a few steps. I’m talking about the election, and the proposals from different parties that are going around. Some of these are quite surprising to me. Case in point: the proposal to make every…
Editor's Pick
The saying that one man’s floor is another man’s ceiling is most literally applicable in real estate. A clear manifestation of this is how, in many cases, property features considered a serious drawback may appeal to some homeowners, or may…
Property Advice
New launch two-bedders are now reaching – and even pushing past – the $1.8 million mark. And with affordability issues rearing their heads, some small families are now contemplating whether a two-bedder might not be the way to go when…
Property Picks
A common suspicion among buyers is that realtors will always push new launch properties on them, whether or not it’s suited to their purposes. The assumption is that new launch properties will have higher commissions, because new launches tend to…
Property Market Commentary
This week’s round-up is for buyers who want a bit more openness; literally. We’re looking at five of the most affordable condo units under $1 million, that come with unblocked views: whether it’s greenery, low-rise landed estates, or the occasional…
On The Market
We studied 10 years of data to see if hold period and exit timing was more important than buying early.
Pro
Did late buyers at Martin Modern actually do better than early ones? We break down the numbers to reveal the surprising results.
Pro
Housing and housing affordability are topics of contention in Singapore, and will likely always be. From those who feel HDB is a miracle of public housing, to those who feel we’re a step away from living under that bridge of…
Singapore Property News
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It seems Media Circle Parcel B won’t be doing much for the government coffers, with zero bids received. A GLS site failing to draw interest is a rare (though increasingly less uncommon) outcome. This time, the afflicted area is in…
Editor's Pick
It’s not uncommon to have commercial spaces below walk-up apartments. These are often overlooked by buyers, who typically focus on other details like layouts and nearby transport; but that can be a mistake. The type of commercial business downstairs also…
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