Sure, BTO flats look nice and all, but for those who’re a little bit older, like us, we’re missing the days when the Housing & Development Board (HDB) were more creative with their block designs. In the day and age of prefabricated concrete construction, you probably won’t find them building these weird blocks of HDB…
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How your HDB sale proceeds might get “taken” by CPF
Singaporeans are a practical and savvy bunch. When it comes to selling our flats, most of us would prefer to receive the HDB sale proceeds in cold hard cash, rather than having it go into our Central Provident Fund (CPF) accounts. In this article, we’ll show you exactly how much of your property sale proceeds…
Do you REALLY need a five-room HDB flat?
Getting your first property and not sure how many rooms you want to spring for? Check out this handy guide that will help you decide how much space you really need! Finding the perfect balance between price and space Here are HDB’s specifications of 3, 4 and 5 room flats, as well as their average…
5 Affordable Condo Rentals In Punggol
First, there was Waterway Point. Then, several container cafes sprung up at Punggol East. Now, residents in Punggol are eagerly awaiting the launch of Punggol Town Hub. Amongst other things, this will house a new hawker centre, public library, and childcare centre. With so many amenities and food options, there’s no doubt that Punggol is…
5 Best Rental Flats For Families In Punggol
Punggol used to be known as an ulu neighbourhood which used to house pig farms, but it’s now an up-and-coming HDB town that many young Singaporeans (and foreigners!) call home. Thinking of renting an HDB flat at Punggol? Check out our list of the five best rental flats for families in Punggol. PS: If you’re…
5 Most Affordable New Condos in the North East
Looking to buy a condo? There are plenty of new launch condos in the North East of Singapore (that’s Serangoon, Kovan, Hougang, Sengkang and Punggol), so you’ve got plenty of options. In this blog post, we share five most affordable new condos in the North East. Read on to find out more! #1: Riverfront Residences…
5 Condos Under $1k psf Near MRT Stations AND Reputable Schools
We Singaporeans are a forward-looking bunch, always looking to plan ahead. Even before couples have their own child, many of them are already considering a home within 1km of a reputable primary school as this would maximise the chances of their future child entering the school. At the same time, we also seek convenience and…
What An $800,000 Condo Looks Like In 7 Districts
Is $800,000 enough to purchase a condominium? You obviously won’t be able to snag a penthouse apartment in the middle of Orchard Road with this budget; that said, $800,000 does give you a decent array of options to choose from. Here’s what a $800,000 condo looks like, in seven districts: In case you don’t have…
Most Affordable Resale Flats In Chinatown (2019)
So you want to stay in the CBD, but you’d rather shop at Sheng Siong than Cold Storage (or, worse, Market Place By Jason’s.) You’re also more partial to eating at hawker centres than expensive fine-dining restaurants. Your best bet? Buy a property at Chinatown, where you get the best of both worlds. We’ve done…
Most Affordable Shophouse Rental Options For Your Small Business
Thinking of renting a shophouse to kickstart your startup or small business? Here’s the good news: if you don’t venture into the CBD, shophouses are actually pretty inexpensive to rent. In this blog post, we’ve curated a list of five most affordable shophouse rental options in Singapore. These shophouses will only set you back by…
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