In my earlier blog post, I explored how much you will need to earn to buy a HDB BTO or resale unit in Singapore. This is a common question that I hear from young couples who are looking for their first home, but not everyone is lucky when it comes to balloting for BTOs. Some have failed repeatedly and they may not keen to buy an aging HDB resale home and bear the burn of the depreciating value. For those who are financially strong, you can consider buying a executive condomin

Let's dive right into it - what exactly is a Conservation Apartment? This unique property type, which I have the privilege to market, might just be the next gem you're looking for. Certain areas/streets in Singapore are zoned as Heritage Conservation Areas. Can you guess some of these areas? Yes, Joo Chiat, Tanjong Pagar, and Chinatown have pretty Peranakan/colonial designs or quaint shophouses along the road. So, the buildings and apartments in these conservation areas are

Learn about the math of buying a HDB BTO or HDB resale in Singapore - How much do you need to earn to afford a HDB in Singapore.

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My first memory of Bishan was in the late 1990s where it was my hangout after school. To me, Bishan was a very cool town with hip restaurants, especially the round MacDonalds restaurant near the bus interchange. Fast forward to 2020, we were looking for homes near my daughter's school and we found our home in Bishan. And because of my job, I got to know more about this estate, and the people who live here. What makes us love Bishan? I think there are just too many reasons. Th

Rare Bishan HDB 144sqm Executive Apartment For Sale Updated 28 Oct 2023: This unit has been sold! But for those who are exploring EAs, this is still a good read to know the market! What are Executive Apartments (EAs)? These are HDB flats that are bigger than the HDB 4-rooms and 5-rooms. They usually come with three bedrooms and additional features such as a utility room and/or a balcony to provide a more spacious living environment. How spacious are we talking about? Well, th

For those who have not heard about Lentor... here's a quick read to catch up on the happenings in this up-and-coming estate and a few things that many would want to know about it. What about its location and accessibility, what types of homes are in Lentor, what are the Government's plans for this area and what school options are there at Lentor? Read more to find out. 1. Lentor Homes, Plans, Schools and More: Let's start with the location. Where is it? Location Map of Lentor

Property Wealth Planning is always a favourite dinner conversation and here's a list of the top 5 questions that home buyers and home owners would ask. If you are clueless about Property Wealth Planning, read Part 1 for Property Wealth Planning 101 first. Q1: When is the best time to sell our HDB? Before we answer this question, let's start on a golden rule. When we talk about the passing marks for exam, it is common that the passing grade is 50 out of 100. When we review the

This is a MUST-READ for those who are packing and moving house. All tips are tried, tested and improved from our personal experience: Family of six, aged five to 72, started our move at 8.30am with the help of movers. With time for brunch, we were at our new place by 1.30pm and 70 boxes all delivered. At 6pm, the kitchen was unpacked and home-cooked dinner was served. In two days' time, all boxes were unpacked. Want to replicate our success, read on! TIP 1: START PACKING EARL