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Tag: Singapore Property
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Sell With an Extension, Buy Without One — The Upgrader’s Trick to Never Being Homeless Between Homes
Sold your flat but the new place isn’t ready — and dreading two months camped at your in-laws’? There’s a simple upgrader’s trick to move calmly between homes: sell with an extension…
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HDB Loan or Bank Loan in 2026? A Calm, Plain-English Guide for First-Time Buyers
HDB loan or bank loan? It’s one of the first big decisions of buying an HDB flat, and everyone has an opinion. Here’s a calm, plain-English guide for 2026 — the 2.6%…
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HDB Resale Prices Dip Again — Second Quarter Running. So Is the Market Finally Cooling for Buyers?
HDB resale prices have dipped again in Q2 2026 — the second quarter running, and the first back-to-back drop in nearly seven years — while private prices keep inching up. Is the…
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Why the Humble Two-Bedder Might Be the Smartest First Home You Can Buy in 2026
Dreaming of a spacious three-bedder but wincing at the price? You’re not alone — and there’s a calmer, smarter option more and more first-time buyers are choosing in 2026: the humble two-bedder.…
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“But Everyone Says…” — 6 Property Myths First-Time Buyers Still Believe in 2026 (and the Gentler Truth)
Your uncle, the influencer on your feed, the group chat — everyone has Strong Opinions about buying property in Singapore, and a lot of it is half-truth dressed up as a rule.…
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From Toa Payoh to the Waterfront — 60 Years of Where Singapore Built Its Homes
Every mature town you love today was once Singapore’s frontier — its “new launch.” From Toa Payoh’s swampy beginnings in 1965 to the waterfront estates rising now, here’s the decade-by-decade story of…
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Before You Trust an Agent With the Biggest Buy of Your Life — Now You Can Check Their Record in Minutes
About to trust a property agent with the biggest buy of your life? As of June 2026, you can now check their disciplinary record in minutes on the updated CEA Public Register.…
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HDB Resale Prices Just Fell for the First Time in 7 Years — Here’s Why You Don’t Need to Panic
Saw the scary “HDB resale prices fall for the first time in 7 years” headline and felt your stomach drop? Whether you’re hoping to buy or worried about your own flat, take…
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Why Won’t the Seller Budge on Price? The Hidden Maths — and How to Make a Smarter Offer
Put in a fair offer and got a flat “no” with no counter? Before you write the seller off as greedy, understand the hidden maths behind their refusal — the outstanding loan,…
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Good Feng Shui or Just Good Sense? A Gentle Guide for Singapore Home Buyers
Found a home you love, then someone asked “but how’s the feng shui?” Whether you’re a firm believer, a casual dabbler, or just don’t want to tempt fate, here’s a gentle, respectful…