It probably shouldn’t surprise you by now that we are yet on the hunt for spacious HDB units. This week, we’ve a couple of really interesting ones. From an Executive Masionette with a unique curved balcony, to a massive hunk…
On The Market
There’s always a great debate when it comes to the decision of a condo versus a resale HDB. Some people feel that condos are not worth the premium, the living spaces are typically smaller, and there are still monthly maintenance…
Condo Reviews
The last time URA moved to curb shoebox units (one-bedder units, generally defined as 510 sq. ft. or smaller) was back in 2018. At the time, the impact was only for developments outside the central area. If you want a…
Singapore Property News
It’s always fun to see how creative HDB homeowners can get with their homes. But while it’s fun to be creative on the various aspects you’d like to have installed in your home, it’s important to know the guidelines to…
Property Advice
One of the most dreaded policy tweaks by MAS is loan curbs – restrictions on how much you can borrow. In almost every round of cooling measures, we’ve come to learn that nothing makes buyers shrink back more than a…
Property Trends
Of late, we’ve had questions from a reader about the MCST system in Singapore; and about how it’s a little opaque and unfair. If you’re a foreigner or have bought property overseas, you may be struck by how little information…
Homeowner Stories
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17 Oct 2022
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After the December 2021 cooling measures, the general consensus was that Executive Condominiums (ECs) would be more attractive. At the time, we broadly agreed with the sentiments (even though it was more to do with rising prices across the board…
Singapore Property News
When a reader asked for a tour of Westwood, I must confess, I sighed. (No offence to anyone living there!) After viewing several 99-year landed estates, I’d noticed that parking is usually in short supply and was dreading the endless…
Landed Home Tours
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16 Oct 2022
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This week we visit a really special home in Bukit Batok West. Homeowners YaYa and Jun Yao have really transformed this 1,490 square feet 5-room resale HDB into a unique home + studio arrangement. From the custom made metal gate…
Home Tours
M & W have got it all planned out for their kids. As they are alumni of both ACS and SCGS, they naturally wanted their kids to follow in their footsteps and go to the same schools. Well, that is,…
Homeowner Stories
For multi-generational families, staying in a unit together (such as a landed home, or jumbo HDB unit) can come at a price. Be it privacy, or sometimes just being too close for comfort, it may cause friction at times if…
Condo Reviews
Hi Stacked Homes! You guys are an amazing trove of information for all things related to home buying/selling, with articles that are clear and easy to understand/digest. I appreciate the amazing work the team has put in to make this…
Property Advice
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14 Oct 2022
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With even OCR new launches priced at $2,000+ psf, it’s an unofficial truth that HDB upgraders are mostly priced out. The chances of getting a family-sized condo unit, with a quantum of $2 million or under, seem to dwindle with…
Property Picks
In a country where tall buildings fill a housing estate, it may be hard to find a home with an unblocked view – more importantly, a view that doesn’t break the bank. After all, unblocked views with a gorgeous greenery/water…
On The Market
A common complaint is that property agents charge too much for handling “simple” rental deals; and it has to be said the rising GST rate doesn’t help either. As one landlord found out however, finding your own tenants can devolve…
Homeowner Stories
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12 Oct 2022
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The 15-month wait-out, from the September cooling measures, was one of the most stunning last-minute shifts we encountered. Several Singaporean homeowners were caught unprepared; these range from those who had just sold their condo units (and are now forced to…
Homeowner Stories
There are some untested sayings that have been in the Singapore private property market for decades. One of the more persistent ones is that new launches are better for gains; largely on the basis of “early bird discounts”, or that…
Property Investment Insights
The cooling measures on 30th September seem timely, after the latest results. September 2022 has seen a record number of million-dollar flats sold in a single month, and rising prices reveal December’s cooling measures had little to no impact. Despite…
Singapore Property News
