June 2022

August 2022 HDB BTO in-depth review: Woodlands

If you want to live within walking distance of an MRT, keep your eyes peeled for the Woodlands BTO project in this August 2022 HDB BTO launch.  Situated in the North of Singapore, Woodlands is the second most densely populated estate in Singapore after Jurong West, with a population of a whopping 242,500 residents spread across 68,153...

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Property Myths Debunked: From OCR gains to thinner HDB walls and shrinking floor areas

Most of us have our own personal preconceptions about property ownership. For example, some of us believe high-floor units have better value if the view’s unblocked. Others may feel that units with #4 signify bad luck and usually sell at lower prices. While a lot of these preconceptions are more about common sense and understanding...

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40% of invited applicants decline BTOs; first-timers stand good chance of booking a flat

About 40% of applicants invited to book a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat have turned it down, which leaves the door open for others vying for a flat to secure a unit.   In a statement on 26 June, HDB encouraged invited applicants to go through with their BTO booking to secure a flat. Popular projects: There was an application...

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Alex Goh: From military officer to nimble and business-savvy real estate entrepreneur

Before becoming an entrepreneur in the real estate industry, Alex Goh lived out his childhood dreams and served in the Singapore Armed Forces as an Armour officer. His foray into the real estate industry began in what seemed like the unlikeliest time to invest in properties—in 2008, during the subprime mortgage crisis. Taking the leap...

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HDB resale grants: How much can you get? [2022 Edition]

Buying a HDB resale flat comes with its perks–one of it being the generous HDB resale grants you can qualify for. In 2019, HDB raised the income ceiling for the CPF Family Grant from S$12,000 to S$14,000 and launched the new Enhanced Housing Grant (EHG). This enables more resale buyers to qualify for housing grants...

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3 things to consider before saying “yes” to a 3Gen HDB flat

Finding a bigger space for multi-generational living these days can be challenging, especially since HDB no longer builds bigger flats such as executive apartments. So these flats can only be found on the resale market. To make things worse, resale prices have been on the rise, with more people looking for bigger flats. Nevertheless, there’s...

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