Want a landed property, but don't want the hassle of maintaining the exterior, installing your own pool, etc.? Well, the most common alternative is cluster housing, but there is another option. Some condo projects have villas, or a small number of landed properties, in addition to the usual apartments; and they may provide the right mix of much more convenient.
New launches have gotten more creative with their layouts lately, and the keyword seems to be flexibility. 2+1 layouts, with optional studies (or studies that could reasonably be turned into bedrooms), are becoming more common. At the same time, space-efficient dumbbell layouts and creative configurations feature prominently in new launches: an essential component in a market where every square foot.
There have been some changes to marketing strategies over the years, and it pays for home buyers to know them when picking units. While we've somewhat covered this topic before, consider this an update based on what we're increasingly seeing in show flats, and during viewings (for resale). Here's what you need to look out for in 2023: The definition.
'When buying my first property, I was cautioned by my realtor: "Either you buy very high, or buy very low - don't buy in-between." This saying suggests that - whilst most people acknowledge higher floors are better - there are unique merits to ground-floor living as well. Merits that, in the eyes of my former (and very experienced) realtor, make.
Property developers in Singapore have a solid reputation, but a common criticism is that our projects are all "cookie-cutter". There's only one Interlace for every dozen other similar-looking projects. But there are reasons why developers build this way, just as there are reasons for some of the more awkward design choices. For example, you've probably wondered why some rooftop facilities.