Singaporeans are full of overused jokes about HDB flats and how small they are. “Hamster cages,” we call them, or “flats so small and so close, you argue one time, four neighbours will know your whole story.” But there’s quite a bit you can do with your HDB flat; and I knew just the place […] The post I Reviewed HDB’s Showroom For 4 And 5-Room Flats. Here’s What Future Homeowners Should Know first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The 15-month wait-out period might soon be on the chopping block, and I can’t wait for it to happen. This policy was introduced back in September 2022 and is still in place for now. Unless you’re aged 55 or older and rightsizing to a 4-room or smaller flat, you need to wait 15 months between the sale […] The post In a Weak Economy, This Policy Hurts Singaporean Homeowners Most first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A few months back, Jordan requested a tour of the Onan Road landed estate, but closer to the i12 side. (Thanks for following this series, by the way!) It took me a while to get round to it- apologies, but it’s hard to time the tours because of Singapore’s incessant rain- but that’s where we […] The post Touring Onan Road, A Freehold Landed Estate With A “Hidden” Enclave Of Shophouses first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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.