Condominiums in Singapore

So you’ve decided to make the move to this fast-paced city, but have no clue where to settle your young brood. Condominiums, with their suite of facilities from pools and gyms to barbeque pits, are some of the most luxurious homes in Singapore. (Cover image credits) Now, condos are everywhere and it’ll be tough to...

Jul 04, 2017 · 5 min read · by Elizabeth Tan

The typical Singaporean will buy the biggest possible condo they can afford. It’d go something like: “Find out how much is enough to literally bankrupt me, and then just shrink that amount by a bit.” But in this age of higher downpayments, economic uncertainty, and climbing interest rates, that’s a bad idea. To make your purchase...

Nov 28, 2018 · 9 min read · by Ryan Ong

If you’re an expat renting in Singapore, you might have noticed the big divide between public and private housing. Over 80 per cent of Singaporeans live in HDB flats, so if you think living in a condo sets expats further apart from experiencing life as a local, you’re completely right. Still, the trade-offs for expats...

Dec 21, 2015 · 6 min read · by 99.co

Is it better for children to be raised in a condominium or HDB flat? Here’s what you need to consider: What are the main factors that impact your child? Let’s take a look at how these two properties affect a child, in terms of:  Safety Amenities Exposure to Singaporean culture Social access Ability to raise...

Apr 07, 2019 · 6 min read · by Maelyn Lagman