As Jean Paul Sartre famously wrote (and is famously misquoted), hell is other people. Some of us are naturally communal and like to hear the neighbour’s pets, children, relatives, etc. wandering by. But just as many of us have had bad experiences with neighbours, or have the kind of job where you just need quiet once […] The post 6 Ultra-Private Condos In Singapore With No Next-Door Neighbours  first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

We last did this a year ago – when we looked at some of the most expensive HDBs on the market. At that time, the most expensive HDB in Singapore was a 5-room flat in Bukit Merah for $1.45m, which has now been completely surpassed by a $1.73m resale HDB at Sky Oasis @ Dawson. […] The post 5 Most Expensive HDB Flats For Sale Right Now (From $1.58m) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Does anyone sell their home on Christmas? The answer appears to be yes! Some surprisingly profitable transactions occur on Christmas day, so maybe someone got a gift-wrapped new condo. Not literally, because that would take a lot of wrapping paper. At the risk of confusing Santa with a change of address – because that’s what […] The post The Surprising Property Deals That Closed On Christmas Day In Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Given the rise of Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) and the prominence of District 15 (RCR), any properties in the area should be doing well. And if there is anything that Singaporeans love in their condo developments: it is the trifecta of being freehold, close to the MRT, as well as being located on top of […] The post Why This Freehold Condo On Top Of A Mall Isn’t As Profitable As You Might Think first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

It has been close to 4 years since we purchased our second property. You can read more about that here. We paid the 12% ABSD back then to keep our HDB when we purchased our second property. Close to 4 years later, we are glad to say that we have “broke even” on the ABSD paid. […] The post Broke even on our Additional Buyer Stamp Duty (ABSD) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In this week’s episode, a couple showcases their 175-square-metre penthouse in Joo Chiat, Singapore. Designed to reflect their creative backgrounds and personal nostalgia, the space was fully renovated to include updated electrical and plumbing systems and a reimagined layout for better connectivity. The post Inside An Architect’s Self-Designed Penthouse Garden Home first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

“I’m not sure I want the ‘old bird’ agent,” was the phrase that surprised me this week. In most situations, people would want a veteran on their side. Most of us prefer the older and more experienced doctor, the 20-year career driver, or the lawyer who was practising before Bugis Street was air-conditioned. But things […] The post Why This Potential New Singapore Property Rule Could Be A Good Thing For You In 2025 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Singapore’s real estate market is one of the world’s most dynamic – and expensive! However, navigating the intricacies of property ownership in the city-state can be daunting, particularly for foreign buyers unfamiliar with its legal and regulatory framework. One critical aspect of owning a house or condo in Singapore is understanding the property title deed. In this […] The post Property Title Deeds in Singapore: The Full Guide first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

3Gen flats are designed for extended families; they’re bigger, but come with a tough restriction: you’re only going to be able to sell back to other extended families. As we write this, it’s been roughly a decade since 3Gen flats were first introduced. Now’s a good time to ask the question: has the drawback really […] The post Are 3Gen HDB Flats Still A Good Buy Versus Executive Flats In 2024? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.