A while back, I toured the Kovan landed estate and summed it up as an area that was well-connected and bustling, but lacking a cohesive residential feel. (It felt more like a group of houses that just happened to be…									
								
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										After all these years, the Option To Purchase still terrifies me.  If there’s a reason I’ll never be a property agent (besides having the persuasive power of a neurotic pigeon, that is), it will be the Option To Purchase (OTP)….									
								
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										In this week’s episode, we take you on a tour of a thoughtfully designed 992 sqft BTO home located in Bidadari. This home, owned by Jun Hao and Sara, showcases the art of creating warmth and spaciousness within a compact…									
								
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										With the new Prime, Plus, and Standard classifications, the top winners are the owners of certain mature-area flats. These existing flats don’t have 10-year MOPs or Subsidy Recoveries but are every bit as desirable as a newer Prime or Plus…									
								
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										Hi Stacked Homes team Have been reading and following the properties advice given by your team and I find it very insightful and is always learning new and objective perspectives dished out by your professional and expertise opinion. Appreciate to…									
								
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										In previous articles, we’ve found that freehold status may not help as much as we think with condos. But when it comes to landed properties, it’s a whole different ball game. Looking at the performance of leasehold versus freehold landed,…									
								
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										In this week’s episode, we explore another five-room BTO flat at NorthShore, Punggol.  Spanning 1,216 square feet, this home juggles an immaculate beach villa aesthetic alongside family-friendly themes.  A sense of warmth and airiness greets anyone who steps into the…									
								
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										In Singapore, freehold properties are often favoured due to the widespread belief that they offer a solid foundation for preserving generational wealth. However, this advantage typically comes with a higher price tag. This week, we’ve found 5 under-the-radar freehold 3-bedroom…									
								
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										B and C (@bedoksouthhouse) found their dream flat in Bedok South, and it wasn’t just the inside that caught their eye. The road leading to their block is shaded by tall trees, creating a cosy feel every time they come…									
								
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										There seems to be a real commitment from the Government to moderate property prices, with more supply being constantly ramped up. Despite the recent addition of 8 pretty attractive GLS sites, they have gone ahead with the release of some…									
								
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										We’re aware that any mention of SLA today immediately starts arguments about Ridout Road; but there’s more to SLA rentals than those bungalows. SLA actually has a number of different properties, not all of which are as obvious or famous…									
								
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										HDB Maisonettes are relics of a different era: a time when HDB flats were truly spacious, when many upgraders were happy to upgrade to a bigger flat (not even a condo), and when our ageing problem didn’t yet preclude stairs….									
								
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										Centrale 8 At Tampines DBSS was the 8th out of 13 DBSS to be built in Singapore, and it holds a special place in Singapore’s DBSS history as one of the most (if not the most) scandalous DBSS that formed…									
								
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										I was talking to a new acquaintance the other day, who shared with me her decision to move from a landed house to a condo because the stairs were becoming too much as she got older. As I live with…									
								
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										We’ve broken the record for million-dollar flats again, as of August 2023. Well, they did say National Day is a time to reflect on what makes us Singaporean; and at this point, million-dollar flats are on par with chicken rice,…									
								
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										In this week’s episode, we explore a charming home located in Tiong Bahru, Singapore. This 941 sqft property, built in 1973, offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity.  The apartment, originally in its original state, underwent a thoughtful transformation…									
								
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										When is a resale flat at its peak? To most buyers, this is the five-year mark: a flat that’s sold as soon as it reaches the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP). These flats are the newest possible HDB resale flats you…									
								
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										Hi stacked homes, My husband and I have been avid readers of your content, and we notice your team has been very detailed in analysing situations to provide sound choices. I hope you can help us as we are quite…									
								
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