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
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12 Jan 2023
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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
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10 Jan 2023
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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
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10 Jan 2023
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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
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9 Jan 2023
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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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9 Jan 2023
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When I visited West Coast landed estate, someone suggested that I should also check out Faber Hills, which is sort of opposite West Coast (separated by the expressway.) I was rather intrigued as my Mother had worked in West Coast…
Landed Home Tours
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8 Jan 2023
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This week on Living In, we’re excited to showcase a truly unique and artistic home transformation. Dillon and Xueli found an old 1970s 4-room HDB at Queens Road and saw the potential in the space despite its condition. They embarked…
Home Tours
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8 Jan 2023
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Through our Living In series on YouTube, we’ve seen some of Singapore’s best-designed homes. And it’s been lovely to see how homeowners have really added little (and big) intriguing details that make the home one that is unique to them….
Property Advice
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7 Jan 2023
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Moving away from the conventional nomenclature of condo names that affix words like residences or park to their name, Ikigai is a condo that definitely stands out.
Editor's Pick
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7 Jan 2023
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It’s almost as if, by some twisted law of the universe, all renovation efforts will end up taking a month (or two) longer than planned. It’s honestly bizarre that the same thing tends to happen whether the renovated property is…
Property Advice
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6 Jan 2023
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Hello, I always love to see your articles because they are very informative. I am currently staying with my husband, 20 month old child and a helper at a 3 bedroom condo at OCR. The condo is owned by my…
Property Advice
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6 Jan 2023
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One of the common complaints we’ve been hearing is about buyers priced out of the property market in 2022. This is no longer just the case for first-time home buyers either: we even hear the same complaint from HDB upgraders,…
Property Advice
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5 Jan 2023
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We’ve always been a big fan of ferm LIVING, the Danish brand founded by Trine Andersen in 2006. She first started the company with a selection of wallpaper, and today they are better known for their modern and minimalist aesthetic,…
Design
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5 Jan 2023
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While we focused on units with swoon-worthy balconies last week, we’re expanding our list to include units with private pools. For those who love hosting parties in the comfort of their home, a pool often makes all the difference in…
On The Market
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5 Jan 2023
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With housing demand still at a peak, we expect fierce competition for this year’s BTO applications. This will be intensified by bank loan rates soaring, and some buyers perhaps reconsidering their decisions to buy an EC or a pricier resale…
BTO Reviews
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4 Jan 2023
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How can you bring the warmth and comfort of a typical British home to your Singaporean flat? John (*name changed for privacy reasons) and his wife did just that, transforming their 4-room resale flat into a luxurious and functional space…
Homeowner Stories
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4 Jan 2023
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Whether you roll your eyes at Feng Shui, or you’re a hardcore believer, it still matters if it isn’t going to be your forever home. Regardless of your views, a future buyer – or even a tenant – may care…
Property Trends
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3 Jan 2023
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