With private housing prices at a new peak, HDB upgraders may find condos are currently out of reach. The next best alternative might be the spacious Executive Apartments (EAs), which go up to a whopping 1,600+ sq. ft. in some…
Property Picks
Remember back in the 1990s? Those were the days when Singapore property investors strutted around, explaining how every home they bought made the next home purchase even easier. The rent from one property paid for the next property, the rent…
Property Trends
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22 Sep 2022
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Singapore may have lifted mask restrictions so that it’s not so stifling today, however, construction and material costs have not yet come down. This creates a problem for those who are looking to do home renovations, especially given the climate…
On The Market
Normanton Park’s en-bloc sale in 2017 was a bittersweet occasion for my wife and her family. Sad on the one hand because it meant goodbye to a childhood home; elation and relief on the other as the stars had aligned…
Property Advice
If you haven’t heard already, the Cross-Island Line (CRL) will begin the phase two roll-out in 2023. This phase will see the opening of six new MRT stations, with interchanges at King Albert Park (Downtown Line), and Clementi (East-West Line)….
Singapore Property News
Whenever private home prices start to soar in Singapore, there’s a tendency to look toward foreign buyers. We were, for instance, subject to a slew of news reports about Chinese buyers rushing into the Singapore market during Covid-19; and veterans…
Property Market Commentary
Kallang Heights is in one of the most convenient locations, as it is very close to Kallang MRT station. While you aren’t quite fronting the Sungei Kallang, it is a short walk to the park connector, which can take you…
Home Tours
If you are less familiar with the Ulu Pandan area, Pine Grove may just appear to be an HDB on the outside rather than a condo. It’s exterior design is definitely very plain-looking, and what some might even consider to…
Condo Reviews
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20 Sep 2022
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Despite rising interest rates and cooling measures, Lentor Modern had a phenomenal showing during its launch weekend: 508 units were sold, out of 605 units total (around 84 per cent sold out). It’s quite the reception for what some buyers…
New Launch Condo Analysis
What makes a place feel like home? Is it that 50m infinity pool, the numerous dining pods, or the fact that you have an open roof top patio that overlooks an unblocked view? Sure, all that’s important when it comes…
Property Market Commentary
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19 Sep 2022
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A few weeks ago, I toured Windsor Park at a reader’s request. Whilst in the area, I passed Yew Lian Park and Thomson Ridge. These 2 landed estates looked interesting, thanks to their proximity to Thomson Plaza, the MRT and…
Landed Home Tours
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18 Sep 2022
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The first time buying a home is an unforgettable experience. It’s a mix of anxiety and excitement, and almost always a tiny bit of cognitive dissonance. No matter how much you actually research, nothing can quite prepare you when you…
Homeowner Stories
Back in February, we wrote about HDB maisonettes, where to find them, and their prices. With private home prices soaring, an increasing number of buyers are considering larger flats instead of condos: and the first that come to mind will…
Property Picks
The property rental market is booming in 2022, and tenants are fighting tooth and nail for affordable accommodation. This sort of scenario is fertile ground for rental scams: tenants who are in urgent need may go out on a limb,…
Homeowner Stories
Dear Stacked homes, I have been reading your articles and find them very helpful thus would like to seek your advice.We are currently living in a 5 room HDB flat. Our total family income is 18k. We are around 50…
Property Advice
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16 Sep 2022
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Whether you like to swim or not, most people would find it hard to turn down the allure of boasting that they have a private pool at home. Because besides taking a dip in private on a hot day, there…
On The Market
Some Singaporeans are fortunate enough to have an alternative home; these range from singles who can continue living with parents, to those who whose spouses already own a property. For this advantaged group, it’s possible that their very first mortgage…
Property Investment Insights
Even today, there are some people that feel that Canberra is just too far away a location to consider. And so can you imagine back in 2015 (when the details of the upcoming Bukit Canberra were not even announced yet),…
Condo Reviews
