Not everyone has the ability to buy their first home at 35 or younger. Circumstances force some to start late, perhaps from their 40s or even after. Whatever the reasons, these buyers may face some additional hazards. It’s not just about making sure the lease lasts until you’re 95; you also need to consider financing […] The post Buying Your First Property After 40 In Singapore: Hidden Risks To Look Out For first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In this week’s episode, we explore a 5-room flat in Hougang, measuring approximately 1,256 sqft. Designed with an emphasis on entertaining, the home features a layout that fosters openness, with the kitchen as the central hub. The couple, who hosts guests frequently, wanted each space to maintain visual connectivity with the kitchen, especially for their […] The post Inside A Chef’s 5-Room Mid-Century Apartment With A Central Kitchen first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Some time back, we visitedSwanage Road in Katong, where you can find terrace houses located within walking distance of many cafes, restaurants, shops, Chung Cheng High School, and Tanjong Katong Girls’ School. (Landed houses can sometimes be rather removed from amenities hence the appeal.) If you liked what you saw, but need more space, consider […] The post What $11.3 Million Gets You In Katong: Touring Prime Freehold Landed Homes first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Don’t you hate that feeling when you see a suitable new launch condo with remaining units, get excited, and then find the “remaining units” are gazillion-dollar penthouses? That seems to happen all the time in our fast-moving property market. Plus, there still isn’t one place to find out exactly where there is stock available – […] The post 3-Bedroom New Launch Condo Units You Can Still Buy In 2024 (From $1.248M) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Hello Stackedhomes, I have been a huge fan of your page since 2020, especially reading the stories of couples from all walks of life and seeing you curate solutions that best fit their needs. The time has come for my fiancee and I to have our own conundrum, and we wish to seek your advice […] The post Should We Keep Our 4-Room Queenstown BTO Or Give It Up For A Resale HDB/Condo? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In this week’s episode, we explore a 150-square-metre apartment along East Coast, Singapore, designed for a family with young children. The home underwent a thoughtful transformation, opening up a formerly clustered layout to maximise natural light and cross ventilation. Public areas flow seamlessly from the living and dining spaces to a dry pantry and wet […] The post How A Singaporean Family With Kids Built Their Dream Cabin-like Apartment first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For those looking for bigger-sized HDB flats, Executive Apartments are the ones to go for as they share similarities with 5-room flats but offer a little extra in the form of a dedicated study, catering to larger families or anyone seeking more breathing room. Unlike Executive Maisonettes, these are perfect for those who’d rather avoid […] The post 5 Spacious Yet Cheapest Executive Apartment HDBs From $670k  first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Renovating your house could be an interesting but expensive project. Still, you may make your room better without sacrificing your budget with careful design, wise decisions, and appropriate equipment. This book looks at low-cost renovation ideas and must-have items to enable you to create a remarkable house makeover. Low-Cost Renovational Ideas for Budget Transform Your […] The post Budget-Friendly Home Renovation: Tips, Ideas, and Must-Have Tools first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you like affordable private residences and loathe maintenance fees, walk-up apartments may be the way to go. The problem is that walk-up apartments aren’t always in the most convenient areas: they’re sometimes near inaccessible landed enclaves or far from the nearest bus or MRT station. For those who like this type of property though, […] The post 5 Under-The-Radar Freehold Walk-Up Apartments Near An MRT Station (From $1,180,000) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.