I noticed that condo maintenance issues are in the news again, and this time, Fernwood Towers was mentioned. Update: Recently, we received an irate letter from Fernwood Towers’ management, for a reference to a Straits Times article about maintenance issues. We previously linked the to Straits Times article here, and we notice the Straits Times also […] The post What Buyers Overlook When Purchasing Older Condos (Until It’s Too Late) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As SG60 approaches, it’s a good time to consider how Singapore’s housing story is inseparable from its national story. Housing is one of the qualities that makes Singapore stand out among many countries – whilst most states struggle with the issue of affordable housing, we have a home ownership rate of close to 90 per […] The post 5 Ways Housing Shapes Singapore’s National Identity first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Many Singaporeans dream of upgrading to private property, but plenty also choose to stay in their HDB flats. Whether it’s for affordability, comfort, or personal values, remaining in public housing can seem like the sensible choice. But what if holding on to your HDB flat for too long is quietly costing you money? Some people […] The post Does Staying in an HDB Cost More Than Upgrading to a Condo? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

“Sell one, buy two” was such a widely used piece of property advice, I would be shocked if every property agent hasn’t uttered it at least once. And while the practice is less common today, some buyers still definitely do it: transferring the home to just one co-owner (usually a spouse or some other family […] The post Is Property Decoupling To Avoid ABSD Now Illegal? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Some time ago, I met a condo buyer who told me he spent weeks obsessing over floor plans, stack orientations, and even fortune teller consultations over the better unit for his one-bedder. He finally settled on the perfect unit: high floor, greenery view, and in the block closest to the side gate for MRT and […] The post How Condo Buying In Singapore Became A Game Of Luck first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If Springleaf Prata is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Springleaf, you’re not completely wrong. But that’s about to change. Springleaf, a quiet estate mainly populated by landed homes, is soon to see its first major condo launch ever: Springleaf Residence, a nearly mega development about a two-minute sheltered walk […] The post Springleaf Residence Launches From $878K — Is This 941-Unit Mega Development Worth It? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

We invited Dragon Tan in for a Discussion & Q&A. Many types of decoupling. So we will analyse which type has the high court deemed illegal The post Expert View: Property Decoupling illegal Says High Court! Which type is illegal…. first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Condo prices are increasingly out of reach for many Singaporeans. And it’s no longer just CCR homes that are commanding premiums. As the government pushes ahead with decentralisation by developing secondary CBDs in the heartlands, home prices in traditionally more affordable areas are rising too. That said, there are good finds left… if you’re willing […] The post 5 Spacious 3-Bedroom Condos That Cost Less Than You’d Expect (Under $2M) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

To be blunt, $1.8 million is the “going rate” for most new launches these days, and will get you a two-bedder, or a compact three-bedder (e.g., a two-bedroom + 1 study unit). For those with a tighter budget, I have some good news: a $1.5 million budget doesn’t price you out entirely; at least not yet. The […] The post 10 Most Affordable New Launch Condos Under $1.5 Million—Some Are Surprisingly Central first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In Singapore, homeownership has long been tied to major life milestones like marriage. But that’s starting to change. With rising property prices and changing social norms, more singles, friends, siblings, and unmarried couples are looking for the option of co-owning a home without getting married. So, is it actually possible to co-own property in Singapore […] The post Co-Owning a Home in Singapore Without Being Married first appeared on TheFinance.sg.