D21 has been the talk of the town with the launch of Reserve Residences, which sold over 70% of its units during its launch. Moreover, given the previous request for tours around the Toh Tuck area, I decided it was…
Landed Home Tours
In this week’s Living In episode, we take a look at a 1,636 square-foot, three-bedroom condo located along the scenic East Coast Park. From the start, the homeowners expressed their love for the ocean and their desire to incorporate it…
Home Tours
Grand Dunman will gather interest as D15’s first mega development since Mandarin Gardens in a relatively low density neighbourhood. With 2 other new launches in the vicinity, will Grand Dunman stand out as the closest development to an MRT station and with some units boasting sea views in the distance?
New Launch Condo Reviews
Condos with large land plots are becoming a thing of the past. Be it because of capitalism, or the lack of space such that we have to maximise every square inch of land, older condos are slowly disappearing from our…
Property Picks
Our first interaction with J unfolded more as a casual inquiry rather than a formal consultation. J, already immersed in discussions with another property agent, approached us on 17th January 2021. He sought an alternate viewpoint and additional insights on two projects: Pasir Ris 8 and The Ryse Residences.
Investor Case Studies
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29 Jun 2023
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This week, we tour a five-room flat at the bustling Pinnacle@Duxton, located in the heart of the city. This unit melds a captivating blend of modern chic and farmhouse themes, with vibrant pops of colour radiating through the home. Covering…
Home Tours
Continuing our search for big apartments that can accommodate multi-generation living, this week we look at five freehold apartments sized above 2,000 square feet. One common theme of these five projects is that they are located in a quiet and…
On The Market
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac along Institution Hill, Hill House offers residents a serene abode within Singapore’s vibrant District 9. However, it has slightly smaller units and its boutique nature means that it won’t appeal to a wide audience.
New Launch Condo Reviews
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28 Jun 2023
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Even with the property boom over the last few years, there are still some affordable options out there. Older resale condos can offer much bigger units, at a cost that’s still comfortable for HDB upgraders. We’ve built a list of…
Property Picks
The Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) is seen as a core component of cooling measures. Every time prices creep too high, we see the government ramp up ABSD – most recently on 27th April 2023, when the ABSD on foreign…
Property Market Commentary
Boutique developments are a niche market segment, which may not always follow the overall property market. With fewer units, and hence few transactions, prices for these small condos tend to be more volatile; and with small land plots, these cater…
Property Picks
When we think about investing in a condo, we usually consider things like location, price, and amenities. But what about the architect behind the design? Does a big-name architect make a difference to the sales and profits of a condo?…
Property Picks
When I first heard of Lorong 101–108 Changi, I thought the area would be in a super “ulu”, semi-industrial area. However, I was pleasantly surprised after visiting the neighbourhood as it is right next to Joo Chiat and, as such,…
Landed Home Tours
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25 Jun 2023
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Be wary of cherry picked property data I’ve seen quite a few property videos on YouTube lately; and while I’m not one to point fingers, some of them are showing price data that I just can’t corroborate. Some videos have…
Singapore Property News
This week, we tour a beautifully renovated 1,076 square-foot, three-bedroom condo apartment. Sam, an in-house legal counsel, has meticulously tailored it to create a unique, personal sanctuary. Starting with a standard three-bedroom layout, Sam embarked on transformative renovations. The two…
Home Tours
Hello! First of all, thank you so much for all the neutral and highly informative articles on the Singapore property market. They have been of great help for us to understand the market, especially the amount of data analysis you…
Property Advice
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24 Jun 2023
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The new condo launches are coming in thick and fast, with City Developments Limited (CDL) launching The Myst (yes, I didn’t spell it wrongly, it’s supposed to represent the misty mornings in the nearby Bukit Timah Nature Reserve) on the…
New Launch Condo Analysis
Most Singaporeans resign themselves to paying off a home loan for 25 to 30 years. In most cases, the home loan is the last loan to be repaid, due to the lower interest rate (and maybe because CPF can be…
Homeowner Stories
