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Aspen Heights Tops Orchard And River Valley In Two-Bedder ROI

August 6, 2026 by Joey Peh

Aspen Heights recorded the strongest two-bedder returns in Orchard and River Valley over the past decade, averaging 35.56% ROI and…

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Singapore Rental Condo Yields Fall Short After Costs

August 4, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

An analysis of Singapore's 30 highest-yielding condominiums after property tax, maintenance fees and mortgage repayments, showing why none of the…

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How Signature Park Outperformed Bukit Timah Condos in Returns

July 30, 2026 by Joey Peh

Signature Park recorded the strongest two-bedder returns in Bukit Timah and Newton over the past decade, averaging 45.29% ROI and…

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Why Older Leasehold Condos Have Higher Rental Yields

July 28, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Rental yields for two- and three-bedroom 99-year leasehold condos rise with a project's age, driven by prices cooling faster than…

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Should Property Agents Have Priority At New Condo Launches?

August 9, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singaporean homebuyers are wired for fairness. When it comes to some pricey items and experiences, an amount like $2,700 psf…

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Tropicana Cenang Langkawi: Freehold Beachfront Units From S$315K

August 7, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Tropicana's Clarissa tower in Langkawi is about 20% sold, the only phase still under construction at the now sold-out Tropicana…

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Where To Find Spacious Duplex Condos Under $2 Million

August 7, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week features five duplex condos under $2 million in Lakeside, Chong Pang, Yishun, Toa Payoh…

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How Property Is Divided When You Divorce in Singapore

August 7, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Divorcing couples splitting a Singapore home face Seller's Stamp Duty, CPF payouts, and refinancing sums before any court order is…

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Retiring in Singapore: Buying a 2-Bedroom Study at Zyon Grand

July 30, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A Singapore retiree based in Hong Kong sold her freehold condo in a prime central area to buy a 721…

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Why We Bought A $1.26M 3-Bedroom Condo Instead Of Two 1-Bedroom Investment Units: A Buyer’s Case Study

July 8, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A couple abandoned a plan to buy two one-bedroom condos after selling their HDB flat, choosing a $1.26 million three-bedroom…

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How We Upgraded From A DBSS Flat To A $1.7 Million 2-Bedroom Condo: A Buyer’s Case Study

June 23, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A couple in their mid-30s sold their Clementi DBSS flat at $710,000 upon MOP and upgraded to a $1.7M 2-bedder…

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The Sea-View Condo We Wanted Wasn’t On The Market — So We Contacted 60 Owners: A Buyer’s Case Study

June 17, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A couple in their early 30s bought a sea-view unit at Ripple Bay in Pasir Ris after their agent ran…

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I Toured The First Condo In Bukit Timah’s New 20,000-Home Estate — My Thoughts On Dunearn House

July 25, 2026 by Matthew Kwan

Dunearn House is the first launch in Bukit Timah's Turf City transformation, with two-bedders from $1.47 million. Here's a breakdown…

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I Toured A New Johor Waterfront Condo Where Prices Start From Just S$158,000 — What Singapore Buyers Need To Know

July 20, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Skypark Kepler, Johor Bahru's first Banyan-managed branded residence at Lido Waterfront Boulevard, covering unit layouts, facilities, International Zone…

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I Toured The First Condo In Bukit Timah’s Turf City — Prices Start From $1.475M, But There’s A $1.1M Jump To A 3-Bedder

July 10, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A review of Dunearn House, the first private condo launching in Bukit Timah's redeveloped Turf City precinct, covering its unit…

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Tropicana Cenang Langkawi: Freehold Beachfront Units From S$315K

August 7, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Tropicana's Clarissa tower in Langkawi is about 20% sold, the only phase still under construction at the now sold-out Tropicana…

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Aspen Heights apartment blocks behind lush greenery and a stone signboard at the entrance with gatehouse
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Aspen Heights Tops Orchard And River Valley In Two-Bedder ROI

August 6, 2026 by Joey Peh

Aspen Heights recorded the strongest two-bedder returns in Orchard and River Valley over the past decade, averaging 35.56% ROI and…

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Singapore Rental Condo Yields Fall Short After Costs

August 4, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

An analysis of Singapore's 30 highest-yielding condominiums after property tax, maintenance fees and mortgage repayments, showing why none of the…

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Scale model of a high-rise residential development with beach, greenery, map of Langkawi, and promotional poster

Tropicana Cenang Langkawi: Freehold Beachfront Units From S$315K

August 7, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Tropicana's Clarissa tower in Langkawi is about 20% sold, the only phase still under construction at the now sold-out Tropicana…

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Samara Lombok Launches Villas Near Rafa Nadal Tennis Center

August 1, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Samara Lombok, a 150-hectare coastal resort in Lombok, will open Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Center in early 2028,…

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I Toured A New Johor Waterfront Condo Where Prices Start From Just S$158,000 — What Singapore Buyers Need To Know

July 20, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Skypark Kepler, Johor Bahru's first Banyan-managed branded residence at Lido Waterfront Boulevard, covering unit layouts, facilities, International Zone…

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Overseas Property Decisions

I’m A Singaporean Living Overseas — Here’s What I’d Consider Before Buying Property Abroad

July 12, 2026 by Melody Koh

More Singaporeans are living overseas than ever, forcing a choice between buying property abroad or saving for a home in…

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How Property Is Divided When You Divorce in Singapore

August 7, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Divorcing couples splitting a Singapore home face Seller's Stamp Duty, CPF payouts, and refinancing sums before any court order is…

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Proposed Enbloc Consent Changes Will Ease Older Condo Sales

August 5, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore's proposed en-bloc reforms could cut consent thresholds to 70% for condos aged 40 to 59 years and 65% for…

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Why Office Leasing Decisions Now Go Beyond Rent and Location

August 4, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Office leasing is shifting beyond rent, cost and space. Savills Singapore's Ashley Swan explains why workplace quality, talent strategy and…

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Freehold Semi-Ds at Jalan Labu Manis From $8.5M Near Three MRTs

July 31, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A closer look at Pangolins, two freehold semi-detached homes in Bartley Rise from $8.5 million, covering the design, layouts, and…

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I Toured A New Freehold Condo In One Of Singapore’s Most Exclusive Seafront Neighbourhoods — Here’s What You Get For $4.5 Million

July 28, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Meyer Blue, the freehold condo on Meyer Road where only four- and five-bedroom units remain, covering pricing, layouts,…

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I Toured A Collection Of Never-Before-Sold Homes In Bugis Starting From $2.95M — Including Private Pool Penthouses And Layouts Up To 4,585 Sq Ft

July 13, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Concourse Skyline's Poolside Terraces are on the public market for the first time, with three bedroom units from $2.95 million.…

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Where to Find Singapore’s Oldest HDB Flats (And What They Cost In 2025)

November 1, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

We analysed where Singapore’s oldest HDB flats are and what they cost today, from 3-room to 5-room units in mature…

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Where To Find Spacious Duplex Condos Under $2 Million

August 7, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week features five duplex condos under $2 million in Lakeside, Chong Pang, Yishun, Toa Payoh…

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Cheapest Freehold Penthouses Over 2,000 Sqft Under $3M

July 31, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week features five freehold penthouses above 2,000 sq ft priced under $3 million, located in…

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Norwegian Seamen's Mission In Pasir Panjang Up For $70M Sale

July 30, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

The Norwegian Seamen's Mission at 300 Pasir Panjang Road, a freehold 46,000 sq ft hilltop compound with a chapel, student…

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Here Are 5 Of The Rarest HDB Flats For Sale — Including One That’s Over 2,000 Sqft

July 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week features five rare HDB flats, including maisonettes, a loft apartment and terrace houses in…

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Should Property Agents Have Priority At New Condo Launches?

August 9, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singaporean homebuyers are wired for fairness. When it comes to some pricey items and experiences, an amount like $2,700 psf…

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Why Basketball Netting Led to a Lawsuit at Costa Del Sol

August 5, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A basketball netting dispute at Costa Del Sol escalated into a High Court defamation suit, with the judge ruling on…

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Lakeside Towers Launches Third En Bloc Tender at $350 Million

August 5, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Lakeside Towers has relaunched its collective sale tender for the third time, with the reserve price kept unchanged at $350…

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Berlayar Drive GLS: $576M Bid Highlights Waterfront Potential

August 4, 2026 by Sihan Chia

The Berlayer Drive GLS site received a sole $576 million bid from Intrepid Investments and GuocoLand, translating to $1,515 psf…

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Holding A Fully Paid HDB Flat: Rental Income Vs Lease Decay

August 5, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A couple living in Australia weighs whether lease decay is reason enough to sell their fully paid HDB flat near…

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Should I Sell My Waterbay EC For A New Launch?

July 29, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A Waterbay investor asks whether selling for a new launch would beat holding an investment that has already doubled in…

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Should You Sell A $1.7M Condo To Buy A Resale HDB? We Ran The Numbers For One Singapore Family

I’m Too Old For A Housing Loan And Own A Fully Paid $1.7M Condo — Should I Right-Size To A Resale HDB?

July 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A homeowner selling a $1.7 million condo weighs a 4 room resale HDB against a 3 bedder resale condo in…

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We’re Retirees With Two Fully Paid Condos That Have 51 Years Left — Should We Sell Both And Apply For A BTO?

July 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A retired couple with two fully paid Laguna Park units weighs selling both for a Bedok BTO, selling one, or…

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We Could Walk Away With $460,000 In Cash From Our EC. Here’s Why We Didn’t Upgrade.

January 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

In 2018, a couple bought an Executive Condominium as their first home, expecting to upgrade after MOP. But post-Covid price…

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What I Only Learned After My First Year Of Homeownership In Singapore

December 28, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Homeowners share lessons from the first year of owning a Singapore home, from mindset shifts and maintenance realities to space…

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I Gave My Parents My Condo and Moved Into Their HDB — Here’s Why It Made Sense.

December 4, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

If you owned a two-bedder condo unit, would you move back into an older (35+ years) 4-room flat, while your…

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“I Thought I Could Wait for a Better New Launch Condo” How One Buyer’s Fear Ended Up Costing Him $358K

November 27, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

A buyer entered nine ballots over four years but lost every chance to indecision. This real story shows how overthinking…

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Inside A Minimalist’s Tiny Loft With A Stunning City View

May 8, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a two-bedroom loft apartment located in the east of Singapore. Spanning approximately 95 square…

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This Beautiful Japanese-Inspired 5-Room HDB Home Features an Indoor Gravel Garden

April 27, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a Japanese-inspired apartment designed to evoke simplicity, calmness, and a deep connection to nature.…

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A Family’s Monochrome Open-Concept Home with Colour Accents

April 13, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a multi-storey family home designed to balance modernity with warmth. The owners spent two…

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A Bright Minimalist Condo Apartment With A Loft

March 30, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, a minimalist home is designed around the principle of simplicity, where every element serves a purpose.…

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