This case study is based on a recent consultation by Grady (R047131G), a property agent and partner property consultant with Stacked. This write-up walks through the key decisions, trade-offs, and market considerations involved, with insights that buyers and sellers may find useful. Project Case Study: The Interlace Buyer’s details:  A couple in their 30s The […] The post How We Upgraded From A DBSS Flat To A $1.7 Million 2-Bedroom Condo: A Buyer’s Case Study first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Every few months, a new AI tool appears and the same question resurfaces: “Will AI replace real estate agents?” It’s a fair question. After all, AI can now write marketing copy, analyse property data, generate reports, answer questions instantly, create videos, edit photographs, predict trends, and even hold surprisingly convincing conversations. Tasks that once took […] The post Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents in Singapore? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Quick, what’s the main drawback of Plus and Prime flats?  Most well-read Build-To-Order (BTO) buyers might cite the 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) or the subsidy clawback, and they’re not wrong. But as I take part in conversations about the June 2026 BTO sales launch, I realise that a lot of Singaporeans underestimate the impact of […] The post The Biggest Constraint On Plus And Prime HDB Flats Isn’t The 10-Year MOP first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For many upgraders, the challenge today isn’t just finding a larger home; it’s finding one at a quantum that won’t overstretch them. Since new launch four-bedroom units tend to be well past the $3 million mark, the resale EC market is now the best alternative for the largest units. Whether it’s for children, multi-generational living, […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Most Affordable 4-Bedroom ECs For Sale — From Under $1.8M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The June 2026 Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise is the second batch of new public housing flats that the government will release this year. This month’s sales exercise, which starts from June 17 and ends on June 24, comprises 6,952 flats across seven projects in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Sembawang, and Woodlands. In this […] The post June 2026 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A consortium of developers led by Qingjian Realty sold at least 209 units (63%) at Hudson Place Residences during the month of May 2026. This is a small step up compared to the 201 units that the developers sold during the project’s initial sales launch over the May 16-17 weekend. All in, the median price at the 327-unit Hudson […] The post This Was Singapore’s Best-Selling Condo In May — Nearly 80% Of Buyers Paid Below $2.5 Million first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

An underrated progress in Singapore’s property agency industry over the past decade or so is the licensing of property agents. When the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA), the government watchdog for the industry, was established in 2010, it began as a registry of property agents in Singapore. Other than a way to check whether a […] The post Singapore Just Made It Easier To Spot Red Flags In Property Agents. But There’s One Catch first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

This contributed article was written by Sebastian Sieber, founder of Cashew (www.cashew.sg), a Singapore-based digital mortgage platform. If you speak to a large enough group of Singaporean homeowners, most of them would probably say that the HDB concessionary loan is the safest option when it comes to financing a home purchase, while some might view bank […] The post Why The ‘Safer’ HDB Loan Isn’t Always The Smarter Choice first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One of the more common complaints about newer homes is that they simply don’t feel as spacious as they used to. Some of this is perception, but some of it is real: many older flats were built in an era when large living rooms, proper enclosed kitchens, and generous bedrooms were the norm; not a […] The post Here Are 5 Large 5-Room HDB Flats With 1,400 Sqft+ Space — From $598K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Every year, thousands of aspiring real estate professionals enter Singapore’s property industry with high hopes and ambitious goals. Without a doubt, many are intelligent, hardworking, and genuinely eager to help clients. Yet a significant number struggle to gain traction during their first few years. From my experience, the reason is rarely a lack of effort. […] The post 10 Mistakes New Real Estate Agents in Singapore Keep Making (And How to Avoid Them) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.