House-hunting can indeed be a challenging task, especially when you're on the hunt for a spacious and affordable home. Adding to this complexity are the finer details to consider - picturesque views, desirable locations, and comprehensive amenities. This week, we've done some legwork for you. We have curated a list of five five-room HDB flats, each offering more than 1,300.
Resale condos, and in particular resale ECs, have been on the minds of buyers in 2023. It’s not surprising, given the combination of high-priced new launches, and the lack of upfront ABSD for upgraders (if you buy an EC before selling your flat, you still don’t need to pay ABSD). For those willing to consider these properties, we’ve picked out.
When it comes to landed properties, the truth is that the overwhelming demand is for freehold homes. But in 2022, with interest rates, as well as private homes, soaring, that may simply be impractical or unaffordable for most buyers So if your interest is on genuine home ownership, and not so much investment, then perhaps you should really consider leasehold.
With home prices at record highs, resale condos are back in the spotlight. None more so than newly Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP)-ed Executive Condominiums (ECs), which are at least halfway to full privatisation. There are a couple of things to note, however: An EC is regarded as a private property once it achieves its five-year MOP, so buyers purchasing it.
Despite our urban planners’ best efforts, Singapore is still a bit of a concrete jungle. It explains the sky-high prices in places like Bukit Timah, and other low-density zones. Not all of us have the budget to enjoy landed housing though; so as an alternative, how about a condo unit situated within low-density enclaves? It’s where you might get better-unblocked.