For those who are not too familiar with the Bukit Panjang area, this neighbourhood located in the West is well-loved for its abundance of greenery and low-density living. Its proximity to some of Singapore’s best nature spots like Bukit Timah…
Condo Reviews
In this week’s Insider Tour, we head to the east where we look at another DBSS – Belvia. This DBSS is located in the mature estate of Bedok and is just about a 7-9 minute walk way from Bedok North…
Home Tours
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17 Jan 2023
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Finding a unit in these near-complete (or completed) condos can be a challenge. But if you really need one, contact us on Stacked and we’ll see what we can do; sometimes there’s an odd leftover unit, or a buyer who…
Property Picks
A while back, a reader asked for a review of the Toh Tuck area, and so off I went. But while exploring the area, another lesser-known estate (Jurong Park Estate) caught my eye, so I thought I’d do a tour…
Landed Home Tours
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15 Jan 2023
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This week we visit the stunning Executive Apartment of homeowners SH and Alvin, a 1,650 square feet oasis where natural materials and plants come together to create an inviting and cosy atmosphere. As you enter the home, you’ll be greeted…
Home Tours
With resale flat prices at record highs, there’s a tendency to assume negative cash sales won’t happen right now. But it’s not always true that selling your flat right after MOP will yield sufficient cash for a condo down payment,…
Property Market Commentary
Hi Ryan, Really like the outreach that you’ve done. I do have a couple of questions which I would appreciate your expert opinion on. It might even serve as reference/ inspiration for content down the road: My husband and I…
Property Advice
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13 Jan 2023
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This week, we visit an architect’s radically transformed HDB home in Bedok. Homeowner Melvin, who has his own Architecture firm, Kaizen Architecture, was obviously the brains behind the design of his home. It’s a 4-room 1,090 square foot HDB resale…
Home Tours
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13 Jan 2023
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With housing prices still at a peak, it’s no surprise that buyers are turning to more affordable options. One of these is older resale condos – these units are more affordable, tend to be bigger, and have good potential rental…
Homeowner Stories
This week, we tour an older 99-year leasehold condo in Hougang. Evergreen Park is a condo that was completed in 1999 with 394 units. While it might be overshadowed by newer developments such as Riverfront Residences and Kingsford Waterbay, it…
Home Tours
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12 Jan 2023
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If you’re looking to add some flair to your space, a portable table lamp might just be something that is worth considering. They can come in a wide variety of colours for an additional pop, or even when not lighted…
Design
Despite the promises of more BTOs being launched in 2023, some people still can’t afford the long wait times. For those who still want as new a flat as possible and are time-sensitive, recently-MOP units are the way to go. …
On The Market
HDB flats are a staple of Singapore living; but amid the rules and regulations to create a harmonious estate, some things aren’t well received. This week, we want to find out the main likes – and dislikes – of existing…
Property Market Commentary
With the property market being at a new peak, we’ve seen a familiar phenomenon; one that we also witnessed back in 2013: there’s a flood of new realtors looking to join the market. The Straits Times reported 4,487 new agents…
Property Market Commentary
There are some homes that you view that are just love at first sight. For others, well, you may need a certain eye to see past its flaws and visualise its full potential. Take Mark and Emma’s (*not their real…
Homeowner Stories
This week, we visit a very interesting home in Bedok that also doubles up as an intimate studio (Studio Somayoke). Homeowner Yoke Wen was first taken in by this 3-room resale HDB home in Bedok because of the unobstructed view…
Home Tours
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10 Jan 2023
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2022 was one of the hottest years on record for the property market. Housing supply was (and still is) at a critically low point, and prices rose across all segments despite cooling measures. It would seem as though sellers couldn’t…
Property Investment Insights
Alkaff Oasis is a newly-built HDB project that was launched in February 2016, just over 6 years ago alongside Anchorvale Plains in Sengkang and West Plains @ Bukit Batok. It goes without saying which was the most desirable and sought-after…
Home Tours
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