Sometimes, winning comes with a sense of apprehension That’s how I would feel, if I were the consortium of developers that won the recent bid for a Marina white site. GuocoLand, Intrepid Investments and TID Residential recently put in a…
Singapore Property News
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28 Jan 2024
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When it comes to the very biggest flats and whether it’s worth paying their high prices today, it seems that everyone has divided opinions. Some will tell you these flats are already at peak prices and quite old, with little…
Property Trends
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27 Jan 2024
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Hello, I’ve been following stackedhomes for sometime now and find your posts both informative, interesting and enlightening! Would you be able to provide me with some advice or different perspectives for my housing plans? I am a 44-year old single…
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26 Jan 2024
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When Chinese developers first entered the Singapore market, there was some skepticism involved. It didn’t help that, during the en-bloc fever of 2017, Chinese developers copped a lot of the blame for pushing up home prices (even though if you…
Property Market Commentary
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25 Jan 2024
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If you’re on the lookout for a spacious and budget-friendly home, we have narrowed down five of the cheapest 4-bedroom apartments in the market that are under $1.68M. Most of these projects are relatively new and are nestled within a…
On The Market
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25 Jan 2024
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When it comes to condo facilities, some trends come and go. You can even identify the age of a condo based on the sort of facilities it has (squash courts, anyone?) But while trendy facilities help at launch (and perhaps…
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24 Jan 2024
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Many Singaporeans are aware of the main drawback of the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP): ask around, and the most common response it’s “Oh, you can’t sell or rent out so you’re sort of losing money.” While that is one of…
Property Market Commentary
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23 Jan 2024
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Million-dollar HDB flats are still outliers, making up some one per cent of HDB transactions; and even those that are close to a million (e.g., $800,000 or $900,000) are hardly the majority. However, there’s no denying that these outliers are…
Property Market Commentary
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22 Jan 2024
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The past few days, there’s been news of three upcoming residential sites being cleared for future residential use; and one of them is even next to an MRT station. Now that we’ve seen the consequences of a tight housing supply,…
Singapore Property News
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22 Jan 2024
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In this week’s episode, we explore a 1,540-square-foot three-bedroom condo located at Evelyn Road. The homeowners sought a balance between social and private spaces, prioritizing a minimal, neat, and spacious design. Entering from the lift lobby, shoe cabinets line the…
Editor's Pick
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22 Jan 2024
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Chestnut Gardens, a charming collection of terrace houses and semi-detached homes, recently captured my attention. These residences, constructed in the 80s or 90s, intriguingly don’t feature elevators – a common trait for buildings of that era. However, what’s particularly notable…
Editor's Pick
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21 Jan 2024
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All hail the digital generation (of property agents) As of this year, we have around 35,251 property agents, up from 34,427 last year; which when we consider how much they like flyers, makes it amazing there are any trees left. …
Singapore Property News
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21 Jan 2024
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The common argument against HDB projects is the lack of facilities. While many of them are designed to be self-contained with essential amenities, the availability and quality of recreational facilities can vary. In some instances, HDB estates are strategically located…
Property Picks
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20 Jan 2024
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Hi there Happy 2024 in advance! I have been a silent reader trying to gain bits and pieces of property $ wisdom from your blog (unfortunately I’m still struggling to make sense). So I wanted to seek advice on our…
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19 Jan 2024
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While some prefer bustling malls and train stations, other Singaporeans are willing to forego these for some peace and quiet. This usually means an exclusive, low-density area like a landed enclave. But if you’re priced out of a landed property…
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18 Jan 2024
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Continuing our hunt for spacious yet budget-friendly living spaces in Singapore, we turn our attention to some of the most affordable 3-bedroom condos available on the market today. Admittedly, these homes are not located in the most popular neighbourhoods, but…
On The Market
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18 Jan 2024
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A five-foot-way is one of the most iconic, yet also least common homes in Singapore. Many of these are among the oldest properties you’ll find; and in the past, many were considered more for their commercial aspects – or in…
Home Tours
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18 Jan 2024
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One of our readers, A, approached us a while ago about upgrading from a flat to a condo unit. They’ve since moved into Whistler Grand, one of the larger condos at West Coast Vale. This week, we spoke to them…
Condo Reviews
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