So with property prices being so high of late, agents must be in a great spot, right? While we still have the occasional agent flashing the goods on social media (remember, this is mainly to preen their feathers to build…
Property Market Commentary
This week, we looked at some properties that saw losing transactions, despite being bought at an “ideal” time – during 2003 to 2005, or 2015 to 2016 (all low points in the property market). And while many of the reasons…
Editor's Pick
Note: The second last transaction at Jalan Ketumbit and the third last transition at Jalan Keruing were in the $2 million+ region but they occurred in 2021. However, I’m still mentioning them as buyers/sellers often like to use past transaction…
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In this week’s episode, we explore a charming home located in one of the oldest residential estates in Singapore. This 850 sqft walk-up apartment offers a unique perspective on city living. Its smaller scale and absence of high-rises create a…
Home Tours
The maintenance fees for Dairy Farm Residences are a “bit” higher than the original quote. Quoted maintenance fees are only an estimate, I get that. But when the difference is off by 150 to 200 per cent, it makes you…
Singapore Property News
One difference between experienced property buyers and newcomers is where their attention goes: first-time buyers tend to focus on the model and the well-decorated show flat, whereas seasoned buyers spend more time on the floor plans and site plans. These…
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If you’ve asked for property comparisons before, you might notice two different agents can show you two different data sets. And as some readers have pointed out, they can encounter prices that are far higher than the project’s average (or…
Property Investment Insights
Hi Stacked Homes, Thank you for all the great and insightful articles. My wife and I have been enjoying reading and watching contents from Stacked Homes, not to mention learning how to apply all the calculations. We are currently contemplating…
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In this week’s episode, we’ll take you on a tour of a spacious three-bedroom unit at River Valley, transformed into a modern organic home. This three-bedroom apartment spans 1,400 sqft and features three bedrooms, a balcony, and a wet and…
Home Tours
In our ongoing quest to discover budget-friendly HDB residences, we shift our focus this week to explore a collection of expansive 5-room units, each boasting a generous living space exceeding 1,300 sq ft. To enhance the appeal for families, we’ve…
On The Market
Want tenants, but don’t want to pay the 20 per cent ABSD? There’s one alternative still available: the dual-key unit. These homes are split into two sub-units, allowing you to maintain a property count of one, while having a sub-unit…
Property Picks
Did you know that Simei means “four beauties” in Mandarin, and the estate’s four main streets were once named after the four beauties of Ancient China? Often overshadowed by other neighbourhoods in the East, we rarely hear much about Simei….
Condo Reviews
I remember the first time we hit a million dollars for an HDB flat (this was an Executive HDB at Mei Ling Street in 2012). The idea of spending a seven-figure sum on an old resale HDB flat seemed ludicrous…
Property Market Commentary
Unless you’re tearing down the entire house to rebuild, old landed properties can have their share of issues. Some landed homes date back to the 1950s and before; and some were built in an era long before BCA, URA, or…
Editor's Pick
Most of us know what Singapore’s property hotspots are. Orchard, Bugis, Meyer, etc. But at today’s prices and home loan interest rates, not everyone can afford to stay in these prime locations. Well, there’s a simple solution: buy one train…
Property Picks
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It’s nice to see somebody is easing off their cooling measures But sadly it’s not us. This is happening in Hong Kong right now, where the added taxes on properties for foreigners has been halved to 7.5 per cent. Interestingly,…
Singapore Property News
When I was at Square 2 in Novena, I noticed a small enclave of houses right across from it – so close that I could see them from the entrance of the mall! Although the Novena-Thomson area is a bit…
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29 Oct 2023
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In this week’s episode, we take a look at a family home located in the Queenstown area. The unit spans approximately 1160 square feet and is a five-room flat. The house was thoughtfully designed to balance form and function. The…
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