The Trivelis DBSS Vs Clementi Ridges Issue 10 Years On: Did Trivelis Owners Really Lose Out? Several years ago, the DBSS project Trivelis made the news, but not in a good way. Besides some quality complaints, the biggest issue was due to their newer neighbour next door. Buyers were miffed when a BTO project – Clementi… 20 Dec 2022 6 min read 0
My Experience As A Child Moving From A Landed To An HDB And Back To Landed: Why I Preferred HDB Living Anyway When it comes to choosing our housing, our children often don’t get a vote; even though we like to think we factor them into the considerations. This week, we spoke to R who has been in the unusual situation of… 17 Dec 2022 7 min read 0
We Make $26k Per Month And Have A Fully Paid BTO: Should We Upgrade To A Landed, Freehold, Or 99-Year Condo + Small Investment Property? Hi team, I have been following your posts and they have been informative. I have been in a dilemma for some time and wanted to tap on your expertise with regards to my next steps. My husband, baby daughter and… 16 Dec 2022 11 min read 2
5 Most Affordable 5-Room HDB Flats In Central Singapore Under $700,000 While the opinion on affordability might differ across individuals, we can all agree that size always matters – the bigger the space, the better. Especially for those who have a bigger family, not only is the number of rooms an… 15 Dec 2022 7 min read 0
Can Executive Condominiums Actually Be Unprofitable? 3 Interesting Points To Note From The Data Last week we put out a list of the most profitable Executive Condominiums, that were sold right after the five-year MOP. Our plan was to put out a companion piece this week, on the least profitable ECs; and to be… 14 Dec 2022 5 min read 2
I Moved From A Landed Home To An HDB, And I Wouldn’t Go Back Given The Choice A while ago we interviewed someone who right-sized from a landed home, and stayed in an HDB flat for a time. This time, we spoke to another person who moved out of a landed home, who had a different experience…. 13 Dec 2022 6 min read 0
Touring Spring Park Estate: Freehold Landed Living On Elevated Land Near East Coast Park Today, we’re touring Spring Park Estate and its neighbours in East Singapore – namely, the houses in between Evergreen Avenue, Bedok South Road, Sennett Road and Upper East Coast Road. (Despite the similar name, the area is not to be… 11 Dec 2022 9 min read 0
We Have $2.5m In Cash+CPF. Is It Better To Buy A Landed Home Near Our Children’s School Or Rent And Buy A Freehold Landed Elsewhere? Hi! I have been reading your articles and wonder if it’s possible to seek your advice. We currently stay in a 99-year leasehold 3-bed condo (heritage view) under husband’s name. As we have 2 children growing up, we would like… 9 Dec 2022 11 min read 0
An EC Made $1.38m In Profits? 10 Most Profitable Executive Condos In The Past 10 Years When it comes to Executive Condominiums (ECs), the dream is to buy and sell at a tidy profit right after the five-year Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP). While this is a common practice, the results differ significantly between projects. The most… 9 Dec 2022 10 min read 0
5 Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats in Central Singapore Under $500,000 As part of the recent cooling measures announced earlier this year, HDB’s Loan-To-Value limit for HDB loans has decreased from 85% to 80%, which has inevitably tightened many future homeowners’ budgets. The downside is that most homebuyers’ needs still remain… 8 Dec 2022 7 min read 0
We Moved From A Landed HDB To A Regular Flat: What We Miss About Living In An HDB Terrace HDB landed homes were big on the news last year, where there were several units that were sold at a price of over $1 million. This has led to a lot of speculation, such as whether this might be smarter… 6 Dec 2022 5 min read 2
Affordable Freehold Landed Homes Under $3 Million? Touring Tai Keng Estate: Landed Homes In The Largest HDB Town In Singapore Can you recognise this park? Hint: it’s in the largest HDB town in Singapore and 3 of the last 5 sales were under $3 million. The area we’re visiting today is actually Tai Keng Gardens, as a reader requested a… 4 Dec 2022 10 min read 2
We Waited 5 Years For Our BTO At Dakota Breeze: Our Review Of What It’s Like To Live There Everyone wants a BTO, but you aren’t guaranteed one due to the luck of the draw of the balloting system. Plus, there’s always the wait time of the construction as well, which was made worse by the pandemic. Mrs. Leong… 3 Dec 2022 5 min read 0
We Have $500k In Cash And Looking To Buy Our First Home. Should We Buy A Resale HDB And Upgrade Later Or Buy A Condo First? Hi StackedHomes, Thank you for generating such insightful content on this really engaging platform! Appreciate your efforts to provide these pertinent information to the community, and I would love to seek your professional advice. My partner turns 32 and I,… 2 Dec 2022 14 min read 0
I Regret Getting A BTO: We Share 5 Uncommon Regrets Singaporeans Have To many Singaporeans, a BTO flat is the default “first home.” If there are any complaints about this most affordable form of housing, it’s usually about how difficult it is to land one (balloting takes some luck). Some buyers we… 1 Dec 2022 6 min read 0
5 Tastefully Renovated Penthouses That Are Ready To Move In There’s no denying the allure of living in penthouses, especially in land-scarce Singapore. It’s about the exclusivity, the views (if you are high up enough), and the lifestyle (some have private rooftop pools). This week, we’ve picked out 5 tastefully… 1 Dec 2022 7 min read 0
“I Lost Over $165,000 By Selling Early” 6 Common Regrets Of Homeowners Who Sold Their Homes In 2021/22 2021/22 is widely considered a seller’s market, with property prices – across all segments – reaching an all-time high. But while we might assume all sellers made of like bandits, it’s not universally true. We spoke to some people who… 30 Nov 2022 6 min read 0
How A Singaporean Couple Saved $30,000 Per Year Living In A DIY Van In The US In a country with nearly 90 per cent home ownership, even renting is considered unusual by some Singaporeans – but what about living in a van instead? This week, we talked to a couple who live in a van in… 29 Nov 2022 6 min read 2