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6 Factors Making Singaporean Properties Diff...
TLDR Properties in Singapore may linger on the market due to several key factors. Small boutique developments face ...
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The New Condo Rule: How GFA Harmonization Ma...
TLDR GFA Harmonization standardizes Gross Floor Area measurements across Singapore government agencies, removing no ...
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The Rise of New Launch 2-Bedroom Condos: Why...
TLDR Two-bedroom condominiums are shifting from primarily rental investments to popular family homes, especially am ...
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2-Bedroom vs. 2+Study Units: A Decade of Per...
TLDR Over the past decade, 2+Study units (compact 3-bedroom layouts) consistently outperformed standard 2-bedroom u ...
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Increased Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) Ra...
TLDR From July 4, 2025, Singapore reinstates Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) rates to 2017 levels, with rates of 16 ...
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The 99-to-1 Property Split Strategy: Legalit...
TLDR The 99-to-1 property ownership split in Singapore, where one spouse holds 99% and the other 1%, is used to reduce Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) when buying multiple properties. Howev ...
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The Evolving Landscape of HDB Upgrading in P...
TLDR The post-COVID Singapore property market has grown more complex, especially for HDB upgraders facing higher in ...
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Pasir Ris: A Quiet Transformation into a Fam...
TLDR Pasir Ris has transformed over the past decade from a quiet beach town into a family-friendly hotspot, driven ...
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The Perils of Subletting in Singapore: Why P...
TLDR Subtenants often mistakenly believe that paying rent consistently guarantees security. However, their rights a ...
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Is Housing Policy an Unintended Factor in Si...
TLDR Singapore’s housing policies contribute to its declining birth rate through a complex mix of factors bey ...
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The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: A...
TLDR The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), launched in January 2025, is a bilateral effort aimed at s ...
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URA’s Draft Master Plan 2025: A Bluepr...
TLDR The URA Draft Master Plan 2025 outlines the creation of 80,000 new homes across more than 10 estates over 10-1 ...
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Most Buyers Miss This Condo Checklist Item —...
TLDR When buying a condo, many overlook the importance of the Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) and its fi ...
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Should You Pay Extra for a Private Condo Whe...
TLDR Singapore’s executive condominiums (ECs) have improved significantly, now matching private condos in design and facilities but at lower prices. In some areas like Punggol, EC resale prices ...
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Why Older Freehold Condominiums Are Losing T...
TLDR Older freehold condominiums in Singapore are losing their edge in en‑bloc deals due to several structura ...
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