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Analysis Tiong Bahru is known for its charm, making it a highly desirable place to live. However, the age of the HDBs there, along with the high prices, may deter some from purchasing a home in the area. Will these older HDB flats continue to perform well in the future? Let's look at the data to find out. Read More ➡️ https://stackedhomes.com/editorial/should-you-buy-an-old-tiong-bahru-hdb-in-2024-heres-a-breakdown-of-the-performance/

Units Of The Week Looking for a spacious HDB flat for families who need more room? Here are 5 units we've found over the past week! See The Full List ➡️ https://stackedhomes.com/editorial/5-cheapest-yet-spacious-5-room-hdb-flats-from-595k/

Property Picks Resale Executive Condominiums (ECs) are known for being more affordable in the private market. For those on a budget, here's a look at some of the most affordable resale ECs available, categorized by the number of bedrooms! Read More ➡️ https://stackedhomes.com/editorial/where-to-find-the-cheapest-executive-condos-in-2024-by-bedroom-type-from-880000/

Analysis If you’re looking for a new condo, you may have heard of 8@BT. This new launch in D21 presents an opportunity for those who missed out on the integrated development, The Reserve Residences, but still want to own a new condo near an MRT station. In this article, we dive into its price, compare it with its peers (both new and resale), and discuss what we think are the pros and cons based on these factors. Read More ➡️ https://stackedhomes.com/editorial/should-you-buy-8bt-a-pricing-review-comparison-with-the-reserve-residences-and-the-linq-beauty-world/

Commentary What is a dementia-friendly town, and how has Singapore implemented features to support its growing elderly population? We visited Marine Parade to find out more and share our thoughts on how we can make towns more welcoming and safer for the elderly to age gracefully. Read More ➡️ https://stackedhomes.com/editorial/when-my-gong-gong-with-dementia-went-missing-are-singapores-neighbourhoods-prepared-for-an-ageing-crisis/

Property Stories Moving from a spacious landed home to a condo can be challenging. However, with the right layout and design, it can make a lot of sense. In this article, we share how a landed homeowner, faced with an unforeseen circumstance, decided to move to a condo and free up cash rather than invest in more renovations for their landed home — as well as the challenges they faced. Read More ➡️ https://stackedhomes.com/editorial/from-landed-house-to-condo-a-familys-300k-renovation-journey-to-create-a-spacious-home/

Property Stories Looking for a landed enclave in the west? Hazel Park Terrace is a quaint area that offers a peaceful retreat. Although it's located right next to the main Upper Bukit Timah Road, a wide canal serves as a buffer, protecting the estate from traffic noise. Additionally, the entrance of the estate is just a 3-minute walk from Cashew MRT. To learn more, join TJ as she explores the neighborhood in this landed tour! Read More ➡️ https://stackedhomes.com/editorial/touring-a-small-999-year-landed-estate-near-an-mrt-station-in-upper-bukit-timah/

Living In Jonathan and Edlyn were inspired by modern New York-style loft apartments and wanted to bring minimalist elements like warm wood finishes and large glass windows into their 1,163-square-foot duplex near Pasir Ris Beach, where they enjoy walks with their dog, George. Jonathan, a long-time resident of Singapore's east, and Edlyn, originally from the west, decided to embrace the area's coastal charm. Interested in working with the designer? Contact PI Architects at https://stackedmedia.typeform.com/to/V4MgLrN3 Successful projects get a $500 Stacked Store voucher! Watch Here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtTgyLYkMZE

Analysis The thought of buying an old leasehold condo can scare investors. Naturally, the land price may depreciate faster than that of newer condos. However, that doesn't mean old leasehold condos should be completely ignored. Here's a detailed look at four specific condos and their numbers from an investment standpoint. Read More ➡️ https://stackedhomes.com/editorial/why-some-old-99-year-condos-can-still-be-worth-investing-in-heres-the-math/

Advice A couple living in a recently-built HDB in Ang Mo Kio reached out to us with four options. Should they sell their BTO and buy two condos? Or buy one condo and invest the rest? Should they try for an Executive Condo (as second-timers), or just maintain the status quo? We share our thoughts and more in our latest advice piece! Read The Full Advice ➡️ https://stackedhomes.com/editorial/we-own-an-ang-mo-kio-bto-and-have-150k-in-cash-can-we-afford-to-buy-2-condos-or-should-we-upgrade-to-an-ec/