The announcement of 6,000 new homes at Pearl’s Hill, including – gasp – NEW HDB FLATS! has caused quite the stir of late. This is the heart of Chinatown, just a few minutes down the road (or a few stops…
Property Market Commentary
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10 Nov 2023
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If you’re on the hunt for a spacious home that’s truly unique, Executive Maisonettes might just be the only option for you. They’re a rare find these days because HDB just isn’t making them anymore. These two-story flats offer plenty…
On The Market
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9 Nov 2023
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The “sell one, buy two” strategy has been in the property playbook for some time now, going back to at least the last property dip in 2016. But it’s a term we’ve heard less often these past year or so,…
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9 Nov 2023
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Harbourfront strikes an odd balance in the hearts of Singaporeans – it’s both a celebrated entertainment hub and a place whose residential charm might be a bit overstated. On paper, the area is a unique blend of different things that…
Condo Reviews
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8 Nov 2023
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With high home prices and a constraint on land space in Singapore, it’s not surprising unit sizes have become a compromise. All those 600 to 700 sq. ft. two-bedders sure look big in a show flat; and some buyers are…
Homeowner Stories
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7 Nov 2023
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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
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6 Nov 2023
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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
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6 Nov 2023
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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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5 Nov 2023
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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
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5 Nov 2023
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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
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5 Nov 2023
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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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4 Nov 2023
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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
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4 Nov 2023
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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…
Editor's Pick
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3 Nov 2023
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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
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2 Nov 2023
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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
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2 Nov 2023
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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
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1 Nov 2023
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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
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1 Nov 2023
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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
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31 Oct 2023
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