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20 Aug 2024
NDR 2024: What You Need to Know About PM Lawrence Wong’s Housing Announcements
If you’re a first-time homebuyer or a single looking to settle near your parents, you’ll want to pay attention to this. In his first-ever National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister…

15 Aug 2024
A Guide to Real Estate Investing for Freelancers and Small Business Owners
Owning real estate can be a game-changer for freelancers and small business owners. With income often varying month-to-month, taking the plunge into property investment can seem…

12 Aug 2024
Securing Your Family’s Future: A Simple Guide to Wills in Singapore
No one likes to dwell on their own mortality, especially when you’re young, healthy, and life is full of possibilities. But as uncomfortable as it may seem, there are some things…

8 Aug 2024
Is it Possible for Your Philippine Property Investment to Pay for Itself?
Understandably, many real estate investors in Philippine properties would like a better idea of the local market. They want to know if a substantial Philippine property investment…

7 Aug 2024
The Golden Years: How Our Aging Population is Reshaping Singapore’s Property Market
Singapore’s property market is experiencing a transformative shift as the country’s ageing population continues to grow. With advancements in healthcare and improved life…

7 Aug 2024
HDB History: How Flats Have Changed In 60+ Years
The Housing Development Board (HDB) has come a long way from its humble beginnings on 1 February 1960. Beginning with just a sprawling 21,000 flats within its first three years of…

26 Jul 2024
Properties Near Top Schools: CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School (SNGS)
For many parents, the beginning of their child’s formal education commences in primary school. To many, this is a pivotal moment in their lives, as primary school leaving…

26 Jul 2024
Why Buy an HDB Flat in Toa Payoh?
Many Singaporeans have called Toa Payoh home for decades, but for three years, but how many know of its histroical significance? Turns out, Toa Payoh is one of the oldest HDB…

26 Jul 2024
Flo Residence @ Punggol: Peaceful Homes in the Coast Perfect for Working Professionals and Families
Flo Residence, located at Punggol Field Walk in District 19, is a 99-year leasehold condominium developed by Publique Realty Pte Ltd (Capital Development & ZACD Investments). It…

26 Jul 2024
New Launch Condo Review: Normanton Park
Property Developer: Kingsford Huray Development Pte Ltd Neighbourhood: Clementi, District 5 Address: 1 Normanton Park, 118998 No. of Units: 1,862 units (1,840 apartment units, 22…

26 Jul 2024
Revised Proximity Housing Grant: Bigger Handouts and Extended Proximity
Written by: Benjienen Toledo Now seems to be the perfect time to transact your HDB with the simplified HDB process – One HDB Appointment, Shorter Transaction Time . The…

26 Jul 2024
Homes Near Top Schools: Rulang Primary School
For many parents, the beginning of their child’s formal education commences in primary school. To many, this is a pivotal moment in their lives, as Primary School Leaving…