Summary Unlike most countries, nearly 80% of Singapore’s resident population live in subsidised public housing. And for many locals, getting a BTO – the Housing and Development Board’s Build-to-Order flats – has become a rite of passage. But as with most such rites, it comes with its challenges. A quick search on social media will […] The post [Post 1142] When Will I Get My Home? | Singapore’s Public Housing Revealed first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary The Singapore public housing model has been lauded by near and far. It is a unique system that has undeniably been a success from the very early years since the Housing and Development Board’s founding. But as Singapore’s housing needs and aspirations have grown and changed over the decades, has the system kept pace? […] The post [Post 1141] Has Housing Become Unaffordable? | Singapore’s Public Housing Revealed first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In this week’s episode, we explore a multi-storey family home designed to balance modernity with warmth. The owners spent two years on its architectural design and construction, resulting in a calm and cohesive living space ideal for family life and entertaining. The post A Family’s Monochrome Open-Concept Home with Colour Accents first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Always view a resale property more than once: it’s a rule most of us are familiar with. But increasingly, I find there’s a certain “form over function” approach to this. While most buyers do view a property more than once, there’s sometimes no real strategy or reason behind the timing; and some of the more […] The post What Property Agents Really Look For at Viewings (That You Might Miss) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Around 2 years ago, we visited Opera Estate, known then for being 1 of Singapore’s most affordable landed enclaves. Just a few minutes walk from Opera Estate is Woo Mon Chew Road, where you can also find freehold properties (mainly terrace houses, but also the odd detached unit.) With a last transacted sales price of $6.2million […] The post This Freehold Bedok Landed Estate Starts From $5.85m: But It’s Right Beside A Cheaper One first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One of the most talked-about sites recently is the Bayshore GLS site. Already, we’re seeing pre-emptive websites set up to sell the “new Bayshore integrated condo.” But what is it about this site that makes it so hot when, up until recently, Bayshore was considered a rather inaccessible and sparse area in Singapore? Also, are […] The post Why Did This Bayshore GLS Site Sell For A Record $1,388 PSF: We Break It Down first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

When considering home improvements, doors may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, for HDB homeowners in Singapore, choosing the right doors is more than just about aesthetics—it’s an investment in security, durability, and even property value. With rising renovation costs and evolving market trends, is upgrading your HDB doors a financially […] The post HDB Doors in Singapore: Are They a Smart Home Investment in 2025? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Whether it’s for a growing family or simply to enjoy a bit more breathing room, space is often the one thing most flats don’t have enough of. This week, we’ve rounded up five HDB homes that break the mould—each over 1,700 square feet, with prices starting from $950,000. If you’re after generous square footage and […] The post 5 Biggest Resale HDB Flats Above 1,700 Sqft From $950k first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary Singapore may boast one of the highest rates of homeownership in the world. But it is a complex balloting system through which most people get their public housing flats. We demystify this closely guarded process, and answer the question, can supply ever catch up with demand? The post [Post 1134] Singapore’s Public Housing Revealed: The Secrets Behind BTO Balloting | Ep 4 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Summary As prices for new public housing flats go upwards, the affordability of Singapore’s public housing is being questioned. How are the prices of new flats determined? We gain exclusive access to the Housing and Development Board’s valuation and pricing teams, and meet the people behind this price controversy. The post [Post 1133] Singapore’s Public Housing Revealed: Is My Flat Affordable? | Ep 3 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.