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What The June BTO Results Reveal About How Singaporeans Really Choose Their Homes

28 Jun 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

I know someone who will walk two extra blocks for noodles that are 50 cents cheaper, and who only goes to town when a buddy can give him a ride. …

Singapore’s Landed Home Market Has Slowed In 2026 — So Why Is It Still A Sellers’ Market?

June 28, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Landed home prices climbed in 1H 2026 even as volumes slowed. Nearly a third of prestige deals crossed $15 million,…

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From S$281,000: Why Buyers From 24 Countries Are Buying Into This New Phuket Branded Residence

June 27, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

PEYLAA Phuket is set to be Asia Pacific's first Autograph Collection Residences, developed with Marriott International in Bang Tao. Here's…

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Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest Freehold 3-Bedroom Condos — From Under $1.7M

June 26, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week features five freehold three-bedroom condos above 1,000 sqft asking below $1.7 million, across Flora…

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We Analysed 2-Bedroom Condos In Pasir Ris: Here’s The Strongest Performer

June 25, 2026 by Joey Peh

For some Singaporeans, Pasir Ris might feel like one of the most ‘ulu’ towns in Singapore. For those who have…

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This Punggol EC Grew From $922 PSF To $1,449 PSF After MOP — But That’s Not The Most Interesting Part

June 23, 2026 by Joey Peh

Waterwoods EC launched in 2013 into one of Singapore's most competitive EC clusters, and its growth has lagged the wider…

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This Condo Beat Almost Every Other Tampines Project For 10 Years, And It Wasn’t Even Near An MRT

June 18, 2026 by Joey Peh

Waterview in Tampines posted the strongest two-bedder returns in the cluster over 10 years, averaging 34.4% and $301,000 in gains…

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This 25-Year-Old EC Has Spacious 3-Bedders From $1.39M — But Has It Been A Good Buy?

June 16, 2026 by Joey Peh

Summerdale EC launched in 1997 during the Asian Financial Crisis, and its annualised growth has lagged the wider EC market.…

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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…

Where To Find The Cheapest 2 Bedroom Resale Units In Central Singapore (From $1.2m)

May 6, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

One of the common beliefs in the Singapore property market, perhaps thanks to property influencers, is that you should always…

19 Cheaper New Launch Condos Priced At $1.5m Or Less. Here’s Where To Look

May 5, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

With new launches reaching prices of $2,600+ psf, it’s no longer uncommon for the “typical” quantum to reach $1.8 million…

Here’s Where You Can Find The Biggest Two-Bedder Condos Under $1.8 Million In 2025

May 2, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

New launch two-bedders are now reaching – and even pushing past – the $1.8 million mark. And with affordability issues…

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I’ve Lived At Seastrand In Pasir Ris For 4 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like For A Couple

July 29, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

While house-sitting might not be a common practice in Singapore, it does present a useful opportunity to discover different neighbourhoods…

I’ve Lived At The Esparis In Pasir Ris For 7 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like For a Multi-Gen Family

July 24, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

The Esparis at Pasir Ris is situated in quite a unique location. For one, it is tucked within a primarily…

I’ve Lived At Sky Everton For 4 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In A New Condo In The City

April 17, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

For those who can recall, 2019 was an interesting year for District 2’s real estate landscape. This included the mega-development…

I’ve Lived At Urban Vista In Tanah Merah For 6 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live Next To An MRT

April 10, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

In our previous coverage of Urban Vista, we delved into the factors driving its resale market performance. This time, we…

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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…

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…

Why We Bought A Million-Dollar HDB Instead Of A Condo After Having A Baby: A Buyer’s Case Study

June 8, 2026 by Sihan Chia

An early-30s couple renting in the East bought a 4-room corner unit at Bedok South Horizon for $1.01 million as…

Why We Bought An Older Resale Condo Instead Of A New Launch With A $2.5 Million Budget: A Buyer’s Case Study

June 5, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A couple in their mid-40s upgraded from a five-room Bukit Batok BTO to a 1,927 sq ft three-bedroom unit at…

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I Visited The First Condo In Singapore’s Newest Waterfront Residential District — Is The First-Mover Advantage Worth It?

June 10, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A review of One Marina Gardens, the first condo in Marina South's planned 16-plot precinct, covering its unit layouts from…

I Visited A New $4.2 Million 5-Level Leasehold Landed Project In Seletar — Here’s What Stood Out

May 25, 2026 by Timothy Tay

We review Pollen Collection II, a new 99-year leasehold landed development by Bukit Sembawang in Seletar Hills, covering its unit…

Verdé Condo Review: Freehold Boutique Living In Joo Chiat With Landed-Style Layouts

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Verdé, a freehold 18-unit boutique condo at 108 Joo Chiat Terrace by developer MNG, covering its landed-style unit…

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June 2026 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

June 17, 2026 by Joey Peh

The June 2026 BTO launch offers seven projects across Bukit Merah, Bishan, Ang Mo Kio, Sembawang, and Woodlands, spanning Prime,…

February 2026 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

February 4, 2026 by Sean Goh

The February 2026 BTO launch is expected to offer around 4,600 flats across Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines, and Toa Payoh.…

October 2025 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

October 15, 2025 by Sean Goh

Get the full breakdown of the October 2025 BTO launch including prices, layouts, and the best stacks to pick across…

July 2025 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

July 23, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Here's a look at the July 2025 BTOs on offer, their location/floor plan pros and cons, best stacks, afternoon sun…

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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…

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…

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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Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest Freehold 3-Bedroom Condos — From Under $1.7M

June 26, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week features five freehold three-bedroom condos above 1,000 sqft asking below $1.7 million, across Flora…

Here Are 5 Of The Most Affordable 4-Bedroom ECs For Sale — From Under $1.8M

June 19, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week features five four-bedroom resale EC units asking below $1.8 million, across Yishun, Woodlands, Choa…

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I Visited A New $4.2 Million 5-Level Leasehold Landed Project In Seletar — Here’s What Stood Out

May 25, 2026 by Timothy Tay

We review Pollen Collection II, a new 99-year leasehold landed development by Bukit Sembawang in Seletar Hills, covering its unit…

Why Singaporean Families Are Looking At This Landed Enclave From Around $4M

December 21, 2025 by TJ

Explore Fowlie Road, a low-density landed enclave in Katong near East Coast Road, offering park access, Tanjong Katong Primary nearby,…

We Toured A Quiet Freehold Landed Area Near Reputable Schools — Where Owners Rarely Sell

December 14, 2025 by TJ

A few weeks back, we visited the landed houses on Dyson Road. One reader commented on the proximity of the…

We Toured a Freehold Landed Area Buyers Overlook — It’s Cheaper (and Surprisingly Convenient) From $3.2M

December 7, 2025 by TJ

Today, we’re back East again. I always enjoy the landed tour walkabouts in the East, as the residents tend to…

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The RTS Could Transform Woodlands Property — But With Different Implications For Buyers And Landlords

The RTS Link changes the Woodlands property calculus differently for buyers and landlords. With JB rents running 75% cheaper and…

Why The ‘Safer’ HDB Loan Isn’t Always The Smarter Choice

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The Room That Changed the Most in Singapore Homes: What Happened to Our Kitchens?

We trace how the Singapore kitchen lost its soul over the decades. From enclosed multi-generational hubs in the 1960s to…

Condo vs HDB: The Estates With the Smallest (and Widest) Price Gaps

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Is Singapore’s Rental Market Really Softening? We Break Down The 2024 Numbers By Unit Size

Most landlords and agents agree that, with housing supply stabilising after Covid, the rental market is set to soften. But…

The Cheapest Condos For Rent In 2024: Where To Find 1/2 Bedders For Rent From $1,700 Per Month

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