There’s a slew of 1,000+ unit mega-developments that are finally being finished this year; and while most of them are sold out, there’s always a chance that sellers are out there. After all, some of the projects are nearing the…
Property Picks
While removing partitions used to be the more common fad, the reverse is now true. From families seeking to add another room, to landlords making the most of the roaring tenant market, more owners are adding partitions. But while it…
Property Advice
Small homes can be really tricky to design, mainly because it’s really challenging to be able to remain practical (eg. having enough storage), but yet still look good. Many people don’t realize this, but there are a lot of visual…
Property Advice
When people think of Orchard Road, shopping and malls are the first things to come to mind. Landed houses, not so much. Even then, one would imagine that you would need to be a Crazy Rich Asian to afford a…
Landed Home Tours
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23 Apr 2023
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If you’re tired of expensive housing in Singapore, you can always try buying one in Japan. That’s been talked about lately, with news reports of countryside homes being as low as $33,000. It’s something that seems to come up every…
Singapore Property News
This week, we visit the home of Wei En and Wan Lin. In this 3 bedroom 1,421 square feet house in Queenstown designed by Ochre Home (our former Living In homeowner, you can watch their episode here) this close to…
Home Tours
Hi I have been reading your articles and found the analysis very informative. Last year, I have been looking for a condo to invest or stay. After a few rounds of unsuccessful ballots for new launches, in 2nd half of…
Property Advice
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22 Apr 2023
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The Continuum is the continuation of a legacy – one which involves a conserved bungalow combined with the modernity of a new condo.
New Launch Condo Reviews
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22 Apr 2023
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For many Singaporeans, moving from a flat to a condo is a big step up in life; and a four-bedder condo of 1,400+ sq. ft. is probably an even bigger dream. This week, however, we spoke to someone who –…
Homeowner Stories
While most property stories in Singapore are success stories, it’s important to know the flip side as well. So you may be surprised to know that even “sure-fire” investments like new Executive Condominiums can sometimes transact at a loss. But…
Property Investment Insights
This week, we tour a lovely condo apartment located at Gardenvista. It has been transformed into a cosy family home, spanning 1,345 square feet, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a private lift. Initially purchased as a 4-bedroom resale apartment,…
Home Tours
As far as our living environment is concerned, one key takeaway most of us had from the pandemic is the true joy of having a good view to enjoy from your apartment. What we notice is that many homeowners now…
On The Market
Some home buyers want to live in a landed unit but don’t want the hassle of maintaining the façade, or their own pool, gym, etc. Besides cluster housing, there is one other solution: you can look for condo projects that…
Property Picks
Back in 2022, we were told that URA, BCA, SLA, and even the SCDF were going to acknowledge a new and shared definition of the term Gross Floor Area (GFA). That’s about to come into effect as of June this…
Singapore Property News
A 99-year leasehold mixed-use development located in the vibrant and dynamic One-North and Buona Vista neighbourhood, Blossoms by the Park is a sensible choice for individuals and families who like being near key amenities.
New Launch Condo Reviews
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18 Apr 2023
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It may just seem like there’s never a good time to buy a property. From the scares during the pandemic to fears that you are buying at a property market high as everyone scrambled to buy, and to the high-interest…
Property Picks
Co-living has been a roaring trend since last year, with many landlords adding rooms to get as many tenants as possible. There’s always one or two contrarians, however, such as SK, who absolutely refuse to follow the crowd. A landlord…
Homeowner Stories
An update to the Master Plan is in the works again. As before, the Master Plan Review will be in gear over the next two to three years, and any property investor can tell you why that’s important: so you…
Singapore Property News
