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Confessions Of A Property Agent In Singapore: Why I Had To Drop My Worst Client Ever

We’ve all heard the terrible agent stories. Cheating unsuspecting buyers, always pushing for new launches for the high commission, hiding details that could break the deal – it’s no wonder many feel that an agent’s job is akin to one…

Homeowner Stories

• 15 Aug 2022
• 7 min read
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3 Interesting Upcoming Residential Sites To Watch Out For (Orto Yishun, Jalan Tiga Ratus, Teban Gardens)

Now that we’ve seen the impact of limited land plots, perhaps there’ll be more Government Land Sales next year. A lot of developers still face depleted land banks, and this brings the threat of higher home prices. In recent news,…

Singapore Property News

• 15 Aug 2022
• 5 min read
• 3

Touring Windsor Park Estate: Freehold Landed Living Close To Crazy Rich Asians, Nature, And Amenities

Windsor Park Estate made the news in 2020 when 2 Good Class Bungalows (GCB) in the estate were sold for over $20 million during the circuit breaker. In fact, one sold for $21.68 million for a house without the buyer…

Landed Home Tours

• 14 Aug 2022
• 9 min read
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I’ve Lived At The Vales EC At Sengkang For 5 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like For Family Living

Applying for a BTO can be stressful, it’s the uncertainty that can be unnerving – especially when you have a stricter timeline. It was no less the same for Anne (*not her real name for privacy reasons) and her husband,…

Condo Reviews

• 13 Aug 2022
• 7 min read
• 2

Why Are New Launch Condo Sales Dropping + 41 Upcoming Launches In 2022/23

You may have noticed last June was a quiet month on the property front. Indeed, that month saw the lowest sales volume of private homes this year. Less than 500 new units were sold, and almost all the activity was…

Property Picks

• 13 Aug 2022
• 6 min read
• 2

121 Dual Key Condos To Consider For Rental/Multi-Gen Living (2022 Edition)

On a hunt for Dual-Key options? Look no further!

Property Picks

• 12 Aug 2022
• 24 min read
• 2

We Make $180k Per Annum. Should We Sell Our EC For $650k Profit To Buy 2 Condos Or Just A Bigger HDB?

Hello Stacked, I enjoyed all the videos and articles produced by Stacked. It is very enriching and informative, especially to newbies like myself when it comes to residential issues. I hope to consult you on the best solution for my…

Property Advice

• 12 Aug 2022
• 12 min read
• 4

10 Common Misconceptions About Home Buying In 2022 (You Don’t Want To Get These Wrong)

If you last bought a home a decade or more ago, today’s property market might give you a headache. A lot has changed since then, so brace yourself for some major differences. On top of that, there are some age-old…

Property Advice

• 11 Aug 2022
• 7 min read
• 0

5 Uniquely Designed HDBs Within 1 KM Of Singapore’s Top Primary Schools

With how the primary school registrations are set up now, being within 1 km of your desired primary school is more important than ever. Here’s how the admissions are decided from a distance standpoint: Priority admission is given in this…

On The Market

• 11 Aug 2022
• 8 min read
• 2

The Hyde Condo Review: A Novel Take On A Boutique Condo

Project: The Hyde District: 10 Address: 11 Balmoral Road Tenure: Freehold No. of Units: 117 Site Area: 66,951 sqft Developer: Aurum Land TOP: 2022 Despite the detail that developers have tried to cram into a show flat, there’s really nothing…

Condo Reviews

• 10 Aug 2022
• 41 min read
• 2

An Old 1986 Executive Maisonette In Hougang Gets A Cosy Transformation Into A Modern Farmhouse Look

An executive maisonette is all the rage these past few Covid-19 years. The two-storey feature and unique layout are perhaps what makes it sought-after even today, almost three decades after it was discontinued. With an incessantly rising demand and limited…

Homeowner Stories

• 10 Aug 2022
• 11 min read
• 4

Your Condo Management Or MCST Can Affect Your Future Profits: 7 Must Know Tips To Deal With Issues

Singaporeans have a bad habit of ignoring the condo MCST, until it’s way too late. Sometimes they only take an interest when they suddenly hear about an en-bloc attempt; or when something happens that directly affects them (e.g., a side-gate…

Property Market Commentary

• 9 Aug 2022
• 8 min read
• 1

57 Incredibly Interesting HDB Facts To Know On Singapore’s National Day

We wish all our readers a happy National Day. On this 57th year of independence, we can congratulate ourselves on having one of the highest rates of home ownership in the world – at almost 90 per cent. A lot…

Property Market Commentary

• 9 Aug 2022
• 13 min read
• 0

You Can Buy A House In Italy For Just €1. Is It Too Good To Be True?

The idea to sell homes for €1 (approx. $1.40) supposedly began in Southern Italy, sometime in the 2010s. Since then, however, the trend has spread, and there are offers for these even in the north of Italy. We’ve also seen…

Property Market Commentary

• 8 Aug 2022
• 8 min read
• 1

Buying A Home During Hungry Ghost Month: Does “Bad Luck” Translate To Lesser Profit?

As we enter into the Ghost Festival (7th month of the lunar calendar from August and usually lasts for a month till September), there will be just one question that buyers will be asking: Does buying a property during the…

Property Investment Insights

• 8 Aug 2022
• 6 min read
• 1

Touring West Coast Landed Estate: 999-Year Landed Homes That’s Less Crowded And Near Many Schools

In response to another reader’s request, I went down to West Coast to tour the landed houses there. This is an area that I’m quite familiar with, as my Mother has been working there my entire life. I remember when…

Landed Home Tours

• 7 Aug 2022
• 11 min read
• 0

I’ve Lived At D’Leedon For 2 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like Staying At A Mega Development

It was only in recent years that condo developments in Singapore started getting really big. And when we say big, we’re talking more than 1,000 units. So when D’Leedon was first built, it was probably a PR’s dream to take…

Condo Reviews

• 6 Aug 2022
• 9 min read
• 0

8 Freehold Condos Below 250 Units But Still Have A Tennis Court & Swimming Pool

Small condos may grant a lot more privacy; but a lot of them also come with tiny pools, no tennis court, or a gym that’s got maybe three treadmills. If you’re looking for a condo that’s private yet can still…

Property Picks

• 5 Aug 2022
• 8 min read
• 2