Singapore’s property market has reached a point where many professionals face an uncomfortable choice: accept increasingly compact living spaces or stretch budgets well beyond comfortable limits. This reality has prompted a growing number to look beyond familiar borders. Buying property in Japan has emerged as an intriguing alternative, offering urban lifestyle familiarity while potentially delivering better […] The post Why Singapore Professionals Are Buying Property in Japan Instead first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Want the spaciousness and privacy of a landed home, and the community feeling of a condo? Cluster houses are likely the best bet for your next home buy. Like traditional landed homes, when you buy a cluster house, you essentially own your plot of land, and get to renovate and furnish your home (multi-storey, entrances, […] The post 5 Spacious Cluster Landed Homes That Cost Less Than You’d Expect (From $2.79M) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Emerald Hill is a proven area for quality of life, if you want to stay within the Orchard area. It’s right alongside the shopping belt, but it retains its quality as a quiet enclave. The condos in this area have long been popular for striking that balance: privacy, but with convenience. 111 Emerald Hill isn’t […] The post Spacious 4-Bedroom In Orchard Is On The Market For $6.3M – With a Rare Standout Feature first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The July 2025 BTO launch is here, with 5,547 flats across eight projects. And as usual, the big draw is in the city fringe: Alexandra Peaks, Alexandra Vista, Clementi Emerald and Toa Payoh Ascent — all under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model, so expect the usual longer MOPs and tighter rental rules. The rest of […] The post July 2025 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

When you think about Singapore’s Core Central Region (CCR), you probably imagine the designer shops along Orchard, the sleek skyline of Marina Bay, or the quiet luxury of Tanglin. But tucked away along Kim Seng Road is the Great World area – a pocket of the CCR that feels distinctly more old school and grounded. […] The post Is Great World Quietly Becoming the Place to Live in Central Singapore? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Today we’re headed to Dublin Road, which is within easy walking distance of Somerset MRT station, 313@Somerset, Centrepoint and more.  There you’ll find modern terrace houses next to residential shophouses, hotels, and apartments. Let’s head over so you can take a look for yourself! Before we start the walkabout, here’s a map and Masterplan of […] The post We Tour Freehold Landed Homes Within Walking Distance of Somerset MRT From $6 Million first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

It’s August 1995, and you wake up at 7 am because the peeling paint and cockroach community in your decaying flat have given you itchy patches the size of a football field. Your block may be in a great location, but it’s so run down it looks like the rubble in one of those Call of […] The post SERS: Singapore’s $94,000 Housing Lottery Or A Bad Bet? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

On a compact island like Singapore, having a big home can feel like the ultimate luxury. But in recent years, new homes, especially condos, have seen unit sizes shrink. And for some buyers – whether you’re part of a big family or simply need space to spread out – size isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s […] The post The 5 Biggest HDB Flats You Can Buy For About $1 Million Today first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Living next to the AYE might seem like a compromise, considering the noise, the traffic, and the lack of nearby MRT stations. But if you look at some of the most well-regarded condos in the West, like Parc Clematis, The Clement Canopy, or The Infiniti, you’ll notice they all share the same trait: highway-facing, but […] The post I’ve Lived in Twin VEW for Four Years: What It’s Like Living Without an MRT Nearby first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

On a compact island like Singapore, having a big home can feel like the ultimate luxury. But in recent years, new homes, especially condos, have seen unit sizes shrink. And for some buyers – whether you’re part of a big family or simply need space to spread out – size isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s […] The post 5 Biggest HDB Flats Over 1,700 Sqft From $950k first appeared on TheFinance.sg.