I don’t get why Singaporeans like to pick the UK, Australia, or somewhere else nearby as a second home. If I want to get away, I want to get far away; far enough that the environment I’m taking a break from will literally be on the other side of this planet. There’s even a good reason for […] The post I’m A Singaporean House-Hunting In Mexico City: Here’s What 2 Weeks On The Ground Taught Me first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Last week, we looked at some of the most affordable 5-room flats in central Singapore. This time, we’re narrowing the focus to 4-room flats; ideal for smaller families or couples who still want that bit of extra space. Most of the picks this week are in older estates, so while you’ll get generous layouts and […] The post 5 Cheapest 4 Room HDB Flats In Central Singapore (From $495K) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

“Old” and “leasehold” are Singaporeans’ least favourite combination of words. We ourselves have seen that, despite numerous presentations on how leasehold can outdo freehold, there’s just a strong reluctance to accept it: on some visceral level, many like to feel that they’re paying for 25+ years of their lives for something permanent. So why did three of […] The post Why These Buyers Chose Older Leasehold Condos—And Have No Regrets first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Ever walked into a brand new condo showflat and wondered why every development seems to have the exact same facilities? Infinity pool, check. Sky gardens, check. Token “senior fitness corner” with three outdated machines, check. But what if I told you that by 2030, one in four Singaporeans will be over 65. And at the […] The post Can Singapore’s Housing Market Handle A Rapidly Ageing Population? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you’ve ever looked at a property in Singapore, you’ll probably know that proximity to a famous Primary school (within 1 km) is considered a big plus point, as such properties are often in demand with the parents of would-be students. (As per this MOE link: “priority is given to Singaporean Citizens and Permanent Residents who live […] The post We Tour Freehold Landed Homes Within 1km Of Tao Nan & CHIJ Katong (From $3.88M In 2021) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

I hope I’m wrong about my predictions with lower Government Land Sales (GLS) prices. Recently, there’s been a pretty confident statement about Government Land Sales (GLS), and how it could lower some of the costs for developers. One suggestion is that, with land prices being more attractive (read: cheaper), it may help to moderate future new launch […] The post Why Lower Land Prices In Singapore Don’t Mean Cheaper New Condos first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Featured image by: ATBO Furnishing your home is an exciting process, but it can quickly become overwhelming—especially when you’re trying to stick to a budget. The good news? You don’t have to break the bank to create a beautiful, comfortable space. With a few strategic tips and a little planning, buying new furniture on a […] The post Smart Tips for Buying Budget-Friendly Furniture Without Sacrificing Style first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Project Case Study: ELTA Client Details Early 30s Single Works in the IT Industry Buyer’s Brief  Solo investor with a budget under $1.5M First property Purchasing primarily for investment purpose Unit must be liveable in case exit strategy doesn’t materialise Preferred locations: CCR, RCR, and Tampines Ruled out: Jurong and Woodlands Open to both resale […] The post Why I Bought A $1.45 Million 2-Bedder At ELTA: A Buyer’s Case Study first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

There was a time when $1.8 million could buy you a spacious 1,200+ sq. ft. condo, and you’d still have room left over for renovations and a nice dinner to celebrate. In 2025, however, that same amount may just barely get you a compact two-bedder, especially in a well-loved area like Clementi. In this article, […] The post Can You Upgrade From An HDB To A $1.8M Condo In 2025? Here’s What It Takes first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As a kid growing up in 90s and 2000s, you would hear adults talking about one of the unique ways that Singaporeans could make their first bucket of fortune. The magic words? Collective Sale. More commonly known as En Bloc, this is where a condominium estate would come together, with the common goal of getting […] The post Loyang Valley En Bloc | 2025 Update first appeared on TheFinance.sg.