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How Rent Control Helped Preserve Singapore’s Historic Shophouses

August 12, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore's rent control, in force until 2001, made many shophouses too unprofitable to sell. That side effect helped preserve much…

Should You Sell Your Condo And Rent Or Buy Again?

August 12, 2026 by Joey Peh

A couple weighing whether to rent for two years and invest in a new launch, or buy a $2.5 million…

Riverfront Residences Investment: A Family’s Search Journey

August 12, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A couple shifted from Treasure at Tampines to Riverfront Residences in Hougang after a unit viewing revealed drawbacks, eventually securing…

Which East Coast Condo Has The Best Rental Yield?

August 11, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Rental yield rankings across East Coast condos show sea-facing units earn back their price premium in rent, while freehold tenure…

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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…

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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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…

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.…

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…

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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How Rent Control Helped Preserve Singapore’s Historic Shophouses

12 Aug 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore's rent control, in force until 2001, made many shophouses too unprofitable to sell. That side effect helped preserve much of Chinatown's historic shophouse rows before formal conservation began.

How Rent Control Helped Preserve Singapore’s Historic Shophouses

Should You Sell Your Condo And Rent Or Buy Again?

August 12, 2026 by Joey Peh

A couple weighing whether to rent for two years and invest in a new launch, or buy a $2.5 million…

Riverfront Residences Investment: A Family’s Search Journey

August 12, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A couple shifted from Treasure at Tampines to Riverfront Residences in Hougang after a unit viewing revealed drawbacks, eventually securing…

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Which East Coast Condo Has The Best Rental Yield?

August 11, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Rental yield rankings across East Coast condos show sea-facing units earn back their price premium in rent, while freehold tenure…

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Which East Coast Condo Has The Best Rental Yield?

August 11, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Rental yield rankings across East Coast condos show sea-facing units earn back their price premium in rent, while freehold tenure…

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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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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…

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,…

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.…

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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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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Riverfront Residences Investment: A Family’s Search Journey

August 12, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A couple shifted from Treasure at Tampines to Riverfront Residences in Hougang after a unit viewing revealed drawbacks, eventually securing…

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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…

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…

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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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…

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…