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I’ve Lived In Braddell View For 14 Years: What It’s Like To Live In Singapore’s Largest Residential Site

I’ve Lived In Braddell View For 14 Years: What It’s Like To Live In Singapore’s Largest Residential Site

May 30, 2025 by Cheryl Teo

After 14 years living in Braddell View, one family shares the highs, quirks, and enduring charm of life in one…

Why These Buyers Chose Older Leasehold Condos—And Have No Regrets

Why These Buyers Chose Older Leasehold Condos—And Have No Regrets

May 28, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Why did three homeowners buy older leasehold condos despite the stigma? Their stories reveal surprising advantages—and trade-offs—they accepted.

Why We Chose A $2.7M 4-Bedder At Lentor Mansion Over A Resale Condo

Why We Chose A $2.7M 4-Bedder At Lentor Mansion Over A Resale Condo

May 21, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

In 2025, high prices for new launch condos have resulted in more families choosing resale projects. This was not the…

Why We Chose A Walk-Up Apartment (Yes, With No Lift) For Our First Home

Why We Chose A Walk-Up Apartment (Yes, With No Lift) For Our First Home

May 12, 2025 by Gail Lau

When SL and her spouse picked their first home, they selected something a little less common: not a flat or…

How a 57% Rent Spike Drove Flor Patisserie Out — And What It Says About Singapore’s Retail Scene

How a 57% Rent Spike Drove Flor Patisserie Out — And What It Says About Singapore’s Retail Scene

May 10, 2025 by Gail Lau

In 2001, Singapore abolished the Control of Rent Act—a move that changed the landscape for commercial tenants. In 2025, a…

Buying A Walk-Up Apartment In Singapore? Don’t Overlook The Shops Below – Here’s Why

Buying A Walk-Up Apartment In Singapore? Don’t Overlook The Shops Below – Here’s Why

April 29, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

It’s not uncommon to have commercial spaces below walk-up apartments. These are often overlooked by buyers, who typically focus on…

I Almost Sold My Home In Singapore—Here’s Why I’m Glad I Rented It Out Instead

I Almost Sold My Home In Singapore—Here’s Why I’m Glad I Rented It Out Instead

April 24, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

The blunt truth is, most Singaporeans are not enticed by the idea of renting out their home. Some are intentional,…

Why This Singapore Homeowner Wakes At 5AM To Commute – And Has Zero Regrets

Why This Singapore Homeowner Wakes At 5AM To Commute – And Has Zero Regrets

April 20, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

When you’re buying a property, what’s one of the first things you look for? Besides schools, we bet its proximity…

“We Treated Our Flat As A Liability” How One Couple Paid Off Their HDB In 15 Years

“We Treated Our Flat As A Liability” How One Couple Paid Off Their HDB In 15 Years

April 18, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Paying off the home loan early isn’t the universally right move for everyone: it can tie up a lot of…

Why This Architect Chose A Dual-Key Condo (Even Though He Was Set On A BTO)

Why This Architect Chose A Dual-Key Condo (Even Though He Was Set On A BTO)

April 16, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Dual-key units are something of a niche property. On the one hand, having a subunit opens up many different possibilities.…

The Hard Truth About Buying A Home With Your Partner In Singapore (Most People Don’t Talk About This)

The Hard Truth About Buying A Home With Your Partner In Singapore (Most People Don’t Talk About This)

April 16, 2025 by Cheryl Teo

When my partner and I started discussing marriage, one of the things we brought up was a prenup. Not exactly…

I Owned A Store In My Condo In Singapore For 10 Years: And Here’s Why I’d Never Recommend It Today

I Owned A Store In My Condo In Singapore For 10 Years: And Here’s Why I’d Never Recommend It Today

April 13, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

It’s not uncommon to find some small convenience stores, clinics, cafes, etc. within the grounds of some condo projects. Not…

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