This week, we are focusing on 4-room HDB flats near central Singapore, which are popular among many buyers. These units generally offer enough space to meet the needs of families looking to live closer to the city center. While staying near the central often comes with price premiums, many homeowners find the convenience of being […] The post The Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats in Central Singapore You Can Still Buy Under $520K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

I get a lot of weird looks when I say I LIKE old, slightly run-down strata-titled malls. The presence of these old malls explains some of my favourite places. Take the Katong/Joo Chiat stretch for instance: having i12 Katong and Parkway Parade there are nice. But what do I especially like in the area? Roxy […] The post Why Old Run-Down Malls Make Neighbourhoods Better In Singapore first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

4-bedroom condos aren’t typically the most affordable properties on the market, given their size, facilities, and the premium often associated with them compared to HDB flats. That said, if space is a priority for your family and you have at least one car for easier commuting, some options strike a balance between comfort and cost. […] The post The Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condos You Can Buy in Singapore Right Now From $1.39M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

It’s said that, thanks to COVID, we’ve seen more market disruption in the past five years than in the past two decades. We don’t know how true that is for other asset classes, but we’ve certainly seen big disruptions to the property market. Certain “facts” that we once took for granted – such as two-bedders […] The post Why These Newly Completed Condos Have Made Owners Up to $700K in Just 5 Years first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Project: Penrith District: 3 (Alexandra, Queenstown, Tiong Bahru) Address: 70 & 72 Margaret Drive, Singapore 149303 Tenure: 99-years No. of Units: 462 Site Area: 102,498 sq ft Developer: Hong Leong Holdings & GuocoLand GFA Harmonised? Yes TOP: Est. 2029 Say “Margaret Drive” and most people will nod and go, “ah, million-dollar HDBs.” Dawson has basically […] The post Penrith Condo Review: Full-Facility Condo For Just 462 Units Near The MRT first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you’ve read a few articles in this landed estate walkabout tour series, you’ll have noticed that I am a big fan of terrace houses which have detached or semi-detached neighbours. This is because it often means the landed estate, as a whole, feels more spacious, with more space between the houses. That means better […] The post We Toured One Of Singapore’s Most Expensive Landed Estates — Is It Really Worth The Price? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Compare best home loan rates at https://kvli.link/cashew (Sponsor) Join my Telegram https://t.me/kelvinvest 0:00 – Intro 0:31 – Refinancing vs repricing 1:56 – How Cashew can help 3:11 – When should you refinance? 4:30 – Key factors before refinancing 7:30 – Fixed or floating rate? 10:16 – HDB or bank loan? 12:41 – Should you wait […] The post Refinancing Your Home Mortgage Loan? | Watch You NEED To Know first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

3-bedroom condos are where family living starts to become more flexible. With three bedrooms, families have options, whether for a home office, extra storage, or accommodating children, and the space to adapt as needs change. Their versatility makes them a favourite for many buyers, and steady demand tends to keep 3-bedroom condo resale values strong. […] The post The Cheapest 3-Bedroom Condos in Singapore You Can Buy Right Now Under $1.2M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Project: 5-room Bukit Panjang HDB flat Buyer profile 47 years old Living with her son Owns a 5-room HDB flat in Jurong East Works in the finance sector Buyer brief Wants to sell her 40-year-old home Wants to buy a home that can be passed on to her son Buyer challenges Concerned about the lease […] The post Why I Sold My 40-Year-Old Jurong Flat For A Newer Bukit Panjang One: A Buyer’s Case Study first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As someone navigating both a mortgage and a portfolio of investments, this question hits close to home: Should I throw extra cash into my mortgage, or should I invest it instead? It sounds like a simple fork in the road, but the more I’ve thought about it, the more I’ve realised it’s not just about […] The post Should you repay your mortgage early or invest the money? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.