For most properties these days, it’s a clear-cut case of them being freehold or leasehold. But head back into the 1970s or 80s, and you’ll find things weren’t so neat back then. For reasons we no longer fathom (but are…
Property Market Commentary
As we reach the end of Q3 2023, more homes are finally being finished, and new cooling measures are starting to bite. This will no doubt have an effect on sales eventually, but for now, it seems as if those…
Property Investment Insights
As you can see, that’s City Plaza right next to the landed houses. If you prefer a more modern mall. PLQ Mall is just a few steps away! (There’s also Grandlink Square and KINEX Mall!) Today, we’re headed back East…
Landed Home Tours
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13 Aug 2023
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HDB projects becoming the “elevator music” of residential properties. You know the type of songs: you hear them playing in lifts, or call-waiting devices, or on any album by a boy band between 1990 to 2010. Music that’s pleasant, inoffensive,…
Singapore Property News
In this week’s episode, a 1,300 square feet 5-room HDB resale flat nestled in the tranquil enclave of Pasir Ris. The design focuses on simplicity and relaxation, with minimal use of colour. The layout was retained for its spaciousness, and…
Home Tours
Singaporeans’ love for mega-developments is unmistakable. Recent sales figures consistently demonstrate their popularity, and it’s easy to see why. It could be a blend of attractive pricing, cost-effective monthly maintenance, or the irresistible array of amenities – be it 80m…
Homeowner Stories
Hi there, I have a unique question, if you can help me with some analysis – I would love to sign up with you for my future property purchases. My current situation Currently we are a family of 4, Singaporean…
Property Advice
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11 Aug 2023
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When it comes to condos from the 1980s and earlier, you can often tell their age at a glance. What consumers wanted in a home was different back then – large patios, open rooftops, and perhaps even a more brutalist…
Property Market Commentary
On this week’s episode, we tour a five-room BTO flat nestled by Punggol’s NorthShore. Set atop a higher floor, this home offers panoramic views of the waterscape from the moment you step in through the front door. Finished in a…
Home Tours
As the average size of condos in Singapore continue to shrink and the prices continue to rise, the demand for value-for-money and generously sized apartments gets more competitive, too. This week, we found 5 spacious 3-bedroom apartments sized above 1,700…
On The Market
Indeed, they do exist, but these are admittedly few and far between. If you’re okay to consider older resale condos, the following might be a way to live within the prized Core Central Region (CCR), without having to break the…
Editor's Pick
While some HDB estates are seeing moderating prices in 2023, one fact remains unshaken: for homeowners seeking a long-term stay in an HDB property and finding the wait for a BTO untenable, targeting flats that have just reached their Minimum…
Property Picks
In this week’s episode, we explore a 1,200 square feet, five-room BTO flat nestled in the tranquil neighbourhood of Bedok. Kelvin, a registered architect and founder of WarchK Architects, skillfully crafted this home as a haven of serenity and relaxation,…
Home Tours
As we cross beyond the second half of 2023, things are looking up on the buyer’s side. More new homes are being completed, and the uptick in prices has begun to moderate somewhat. There has been a spread of new…
Property Picks
I have a confession. I was somewhat prejudiced against Happy Gardens estate before I visited. You see, I’d previously toured Macpherson Garden estate, which is across the road, and was, shall we say, not very impressed by it. So I…
Landed Home Tours
I was looking at some regrets on getting a condo on a Reddit thread lately, about whether a condo is still a good investment. You can see it here. And reading through it, I noticed a few good points, but…
Singapore Property News
Everyone knows the usual classification of properties in Singapore: condos, HDBs, shophouses, landed homes, etc. But there are certain subsets within each category that perhaps need more explaining (and are harder to find). For example, large freehold condos with big…
Property Picks
Hi team, It’s been a pleasure reading your informative articles and I really enjoy your data-driven approach. My family and I have been staying in a 5 room HDB for more than 5 years (in Boon Keng area) and we…
Property Advice
