While most of Singapore was sleeping, the US Federal Reserve raised its interest rates by 0.75% for the first time since 1994. The move was a bid to control inflation....

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Ever look at Singapore house prices and think, "Why is housing in Singapore so expensive?" From rising demand and growing labour and material costs, we breakdown why and give 4 reasons why properties are so pricey.

Between studio apartments and co living spaces, which is better to rent in Singapore? We weight the pros and cons of renting a studio apartment vs co-living space and provide a list of 5 co-living spaces you can look out for.

When buying HDB flats, most have a preferred housing estate they want to live in. But when comparing BTO vs resale flats, which should you choose? Here are 5 factors to consider, including Singapore HDB prices.

Between buying a 3-room HDB flat or a 4-room HDB flat, which would you go for if you were a dual income, no kids (DINK) couple in Singapore? We weigh 9 factors to determine the pros and cons of each flat type to help you decide.

Just got the keys to your new BTO house or the resale flat and want to dive into renovations? Or have you simply grown sick and tired of the design and structure of your house and want to switch it up? Then yes, it is time to renovate your home. Before diving into renovations, there’s...

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Okay, so we did our research on HDB’s new Open Booking of Flats platform to see how it compares to buying a flat from the resale market. We wanted to give you an analysis breaking down the merits of each approach but, frankly, there’s pretty much nothing about Open Booking of Flats that truly benefits...

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While an Executive Condominium (EC) is more attractive price-wise, there are sometimes good reasons to pick a regular condo. Here’s what you need to consider. What advantages does a regular condo have over an EC? The key points of difference to note are: Ability to rent out the whole unit immediately Flexibility of sale Buying...

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The SG Green Plan 2030 is Singapore's environmental blueprint on how to achieve sustainable development. Now in 2022, we examine how much we have achieved and how living in HDB flats will look like at the start of the new decade.

A studio apartment or a room? Which is the better option when it comes to renting? That is the question. When renting in Singapore, here are 5 best factors to consider when deciding to rent a shoebox apartment or room in a condo or HDB flat in 2022.