In this week’s episode, a thoughtfully designed residence blends vintage aesthetics with modern refinement. The home is curated to balance warmth and sophistication, incorporating enduring designer pieces and a carefully selected palette. The post An Award Winning Condo Apartment That Blends Modern & Vintage Aesthetics first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

There are definitely trends when it comes to condo layouts, and one of the most notable ones – as of 2025 – is the layout of the kitchen. There are many possible reasons, from families moving into more compact spaces, or even – according to one interior designer we spoke to – a new fad […] The post How Condo Kitchen Preferences Have Changed In 2025 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The strangest neighbourhood in Singapore is One-North, not Yishun. I’m serious. Whenever someone asks about One-North properties, their prospects, their performance, etc. I’m at a total loss. Yishun “mysteries” are just odd crimes that eventually get explained on Mothership or something. But One-North is a property mystery: this is a major tech and media hub, […] The post Why One-North Is A Property Mystery To Me first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

7 min read Central area flats remain the most asked-about areas, and also the most expensive. But all year round, we meet buyers hoping to get lucky, and find a central area flat that meets their budget. Here’s the latest and lowest transactions we’ve been able to find so far – and the nearby flats […] The post Where To Find The Cheapest HDB Flats In Popular Estates In 2025 (From $250,000) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One common perception about HDB flats is that higher floors command a premium – often due to the view or privacy. However, HDB dwellers can be a practical bunch: in our interactions with homeowners and readers, many cite the hassle of long lift rides, or they feel top-floor living can be isolating. At the same […] The post Do High-Floor HDB Flats Appreciate More In Value? The Data May Surprise You first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The Core Central Region (CCR) has long held a reputation of being exclusive, expensive, and the stomping ground of wealthy foreigners. For this reason, news about the CCR seldom gets as much traction: most people want to read or know about the Outside of Central Region (OCR), where more Singaporeans tend to live, or the […] The post Will Core Central Region Condos Make A Comeback In 2025? Here’s What’s Changing first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In this week’s episode, a family transforms their apartment into a mid-century modern treehouse, surrounded by nature. Positioned overlooking the forest, the home incorporates wood panelling and crisp white elements to enhance warmth and connectivity to the landscape. Carefully selected furniture complements the mid-century aesthetic, creating a cohesive design.   The post A Beautiful Mid-Century Condo Apartment That Feels Like a Treehouse first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Bidadari, the home of million dollar HDB flats As I write this, a 4-room flat in Bidadari just sold for $1,258,888 after its MOP. This is now the record for the most expensive 4-room flat in Toa Payoh. This comes right after a $900,000 3-room flat from the same town last year. It seems like if you […] The post This Bidadari Flat Just Made Nearly $800k In Profits.. first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

One of Aurea’s heavily marketed selling points is that units start from below $2 million. That’s interesting for a centrally located condo for sure; but those competitive numbers refer to two-bedders or smaller. For family buyers, we think a more comprehensive review of pricing is in order, especially for three-bedder or larger units.  In this […] The post $1.89m For A New Luxury Condo In District 7: A Pricing Review Of Aurea first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Many of us are aware that property goals differ between buyers, and that owner-occupiers have different requirements from investors. But even among investors, the goals for a property can differ significantly. One of these is the various metrics investors use to calculate their returns. Even if money is not the bottom line for you, these […] The post Why Your Property May Not Be As Profitable As You Think: 5 Ways To Calculate Your Returns  first appeared on TheFinance.sg.