Today we’re headed to Dublin Road, which is within easy walking distance of Somerset MRT station, 313@Somerset, Centrepoint and more.  There you’ll find modern terrace houses next to residential shophouses, hotels, and apartments. Let’s head over so you can take a look for yourself! Before we start the walkabout, here’s a map and Masterplan of […] The post We Tour Freehold Landed Homes Within Walking Distance of Somerset MRT From $6 Million first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

It’s August 1995, and you wake up at 7 am because the peeling paint and cockroach community in your decaying flat have given you itchy patches the size of a football field. Your block may be in a great location, but it’s so run down it looks like the rubble in one of those Call of […] The post SERS: Singapore’s $94,000 Housing Lottery Or A Bad Bet? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

On a compact island like Singapore, having a big home can feel like the ultimate luxury. But in recent years, new homes, especially condos, have seen unit sizes shrink. And for some buyers – whether you’re part of a big family or simply need space to spread out – size isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s […] The post The 5 Biggest HDB Flats You Can Buy For About $1 Million Today first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Living next to the AYE might seem like a compromise, considering the noise, the traffic, and the lack of nearby MRT stations. But if you look at some of the most well-regarded condos in the West, like Parc Clematis, The Clement Canopy, or The Infiniti, you’ll notice they all share the same trait: highway-facing, but […] The post I’ve Lived in Twin VEW for Four Years: What It’s Like Living Without an MRT Nearby first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

On a compact island like Singapore, having a big home can feel like the ultimate luxury. But in recent years, new homes, especially condos, have seen unit sizes shrink. And for some buyers – whether you’re part of a big family or simply need space to spread out – size isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s […] The post 5 Biggest HDB Flats Over 1,700 Sqft From $950k first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Sembawang may not be the first place that comes to mind for condo buyers, but that could change with Canberra Crescent Residences. This upcoming project is set to bring something rare to the quiet Sembawang area: a full-fledged private residential designed for families, with the area’s characteristic greenery, proximity to Bukit Canberra, and a walking […] The post This New 376-Unit Condo In Sembawang Might Be The Best Pick For Young Families: Here’s Why first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Today, we’re off to Gilstead Road, a freehold landed estate in between Newton and Novena. If you’re not familiar with the area, Gilstead Road is a long road connecting Dunearn Road and Buckley Road, just a few metres away from Thomson Road. You might find the area familiar, as we toured Gentle Drive in the neighbourhood a […] The post Where To Find Freehold Semi-D Landed Homes From $4.4m: Touring Gilstead Road first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

There’s always a Birkin in the closet, but never a Playstation on the floor. I’m talking about showflats, and now is an appropriate time, with a slew of new launches like Canberra Crescent Residences, River Green, Promenade Peak, etc., all coming up. You probably know showflats present an over-optimistic view of the units. But there’s […] The post The Trick to Seeing Through a Condo Showflat (Most Buyers Never Do This) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The Italian housing market has always been quite intriguing for me; so during my search, finding out I could buy a house in Italy for the price of an espresso sounded like a dream. These €1 homes – often tucked away in charming old towns – have made their rounds on social media and travel […] The post Can You Really Buy A House In Italy For €1? Here’s What Singaporeans Should Know first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Getting an affordable 5-room HDB flat near an MRT station may be one of the best decisions for you and your growing family. Besides enjoying the luxury of space and convenience of being able to access our amazing MRT system easily, depending on your needs, you may even get to be within close proximity of […] The post 5 Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats Near MRT Stations From $550k first appeared on TheFinance.sg.