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.

One Marina Gardens (OMG) has an impressive location; but like all Core Central Region (CCR) properties, it’s also inevitably heavier on the pocket. For those who want a more affordable alternative that’s fairly nearby, here’s a list of resale projects to check out. Even if affordability isn’t an issue, these might be worth checking out, […] The post 11 Affordable Resale Condo Alternatives To One Marina Gardens (Priced From $838,000) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Is there even a point to the Executive Condominium (EC) scheme anymore? I know this will ruffle some feathers, but it’s time we gave this some thought. The EC scheme, which dates back to 1995, was designed as a form of sandwich-class housing: a home for those who earned too much to buy a regular […] The post Are New Executive Condos Still For The Sandwich Class—Or Just A Profit Hack? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In the Singapore property market, the general expectation is that you get a better price (i.e., early-bird pricing).. But whilst this is a common developer pricing strategy, it’s not universal; every now and again, you will come across a new launch where prices are quite flat throughout some sales phases. There are even cases where […] The post 4 Reasons New Condos Are Launched At Higher Prices Than You Might Expect first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you subscribe to the idea of first-mover advantage, One Marina Gardens (OMG) could be one of the more interesting plays in today’s market. Buying into a brand-new precinct (particularly in a district like Marina Bay) comes with its fair share of uncertainty. The area is still a work in progress, and while the long-term […] The post Is The 937-Unit One Marina Gardens Condo Worth A Look? (Prices Start From $1.16m) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Whether you do not have the time to wait out a new launch, or would just rather a move-in ready home, resale condos that have recently TOP-ed can be a sweet spot. You still get the benefits of a modern layout and newer fittings—without the years-long wait. This week, we’ve rounded up five 3-bedroom units […] The post 5 Affordable Almost New 3-Bedroom Condos Priced Under $1.5m first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Singaporeans can be in two very different schools of thought, when it comes to CPF usage. The first group wants to leave their wallets and bank accounts as untouched as possible, leaving their CPF Ordinary Account (CPF OA) to handle everything. The second group prefers to handle everything in cash, or a mix of cash […] The post Why You Should Rethink Using CPF for Your Home Purchase In 2025 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.