Gross Plot Ratio News Today

Have you ever wondered how industry experts predict the type of property a new plot of land could hold and how many units it might accommodate? One of the key factors they consider is the plot ratio of the land and neighbouring areas. But how can you, as a homeowner, landlord, or investor, leverage this information? Here's how you can...

The past few days, there’s been news of three upcoming residential sites being cleared for future residential use; and one of them is even next to an MRT station. Now that we’ve seen the consequences of a tight housing supply, it does seem like the authorities are being more proactive in freeing up space. We took a look at the...

When W (who wishes to remain anonymous) bought her three-bedroom, 104 sq m (1119 sq ft) resale unit at Lakeside's Park View Mansions in 2007, she paid in the range of S$200,000-S$300,000 for it (declining to share the exact amount). Little did she know, 16 years later, that she would be selling it for a significant sum of money in...

TMW Maxwell is an eye-catching new CBD development with staggered vertical gardens and facilities. With a focus on units that are two Bedrooms and smaller, TMW Maxwell will appeal to younger homeowners (read: multi-hyphenate owner occupiers and tenants), who will also benefit from the commercial units below. These restaurants and shops will add to the plethora of food options that...

The collective sale of Chuan Park may be the biggest en-bloc deal since Tulip Garden, back in 2019. Despite the final offer being under the reserve price, it seemed things were about to go smoothly; but now, a group of owners has filed objections with the Strata Titles Board (STB) over a failure to disclose material facts. Here are a...

The National Day Rally Speech for 2022, like the past two years, has kept a cautionary tone. There’s not much in the way of optimism right now, not with geopolitical tensions at an all-time high, and the world having barely recovered from Covid-19. Nonetheless, plans are in place; and along with it, there are some potential implications for the property...

Dear Stacked team, Firstly, thank you for the great articles on Stacked and have been following your articles weekly. Would like your kind opinion as I have plans for property purchase plans this year. I am a single Singaporean PR looking for a resale condo 2 bedder in the West; as I work in the West. My budget range between...

Jurong has come a very long way since Albert Winsemius, the famed United Nations economic adviser to Singapore, first suggested it as an industrial estate in 1961. According to NLB’s Infopedia page, residential and recreational amenities were built by Jurong Town Corporation (JTC Corporation as we know it today) from the 1970s to attract more workers and facilitate the...

I know of a friend who bought a condo a few years back. On paper, it matched all his criteria – the overall location, layout, facilities, and size was great. However, there was a small detail that he did not quite consider. Because the development was located on one side of the road, he had to make a long u-turn...

While the usual prime spots remain unchanged (Orchard Road, Marine Parade, etc.), fresh developments have drawn the spotlight to other neighbourhoods as well. There are some upcoming property hotspots, which have flown under the radar so far. For investors or home buyers looking far ahead, here are the most under the radar neglected areas: The URA development plan for Holland...