Sol Acres News Today

2023 was not exactly a year for affordable properties, nor was the year before it; but even amid the post-Covid-19 property boom, some buyers have managed to find good deals. As we move into 2024, those seeking budget-friendly homes may want to check out the previous year’s lowest-cost options; and some of the places on this list may surprise you:...

The one-bedder condo has long been the darling of the Singapore rental market. It headed the shoebox craze back in the 2010s, until URA had to regulate unit sizes. Then it became the main star of the "Sell One, Buy Two" trend, which drove the market up from the dark days of 2016/17. But now, in the wake of mounting...

With new launches currently averaging over $2,000 psf, even HDB upgraders may find themselves priced out. This is where the Executive Condominium (EC) may come in handy as a stepping stone. For families that need three or four-bedder units, ECs may be one of the few (new) options where prices can still fall below $1.5 million. This is especially the...

Shoebox units, typically around 500 sq ft or below, have always been popular due to their accessible price point, representing the lowest barrier to entry for those eyeing condo ownership. Save for ultra-luxurious condos, these small units are usually the first ones to sell out. While many investors are drawn to these compact properties primarily for their impressive rental yields...

A Tesla driver has sparked outrage after being seen using electricity at a carpark to charge his car, apparently on more than one occasion. Photos sent to Stomp show the Tesla being charged at the carpark of Sol Acres, an Executive Condominium (EC) in Choa Chu Kang, on Sunday (July 30), at around 3pm. Stomp contributor J, who alerted Stomp...

Hello! First of all, thank you so much for all the neutral and highly informative articles on the Singapore property market. They have been of great help for us to understand the market, especially the amount of data analysis you do! We have been staying in a four room HDB for close to 10 years now, and need a bigger...

Dear Stacked Homes I have been following your articles and am really enjoying your valuables insights and thorough analysis on the questions posted by readers. I have been wondering whether I still have runway to adjust my portfolio to prepare for my retirement. I am currently 51 years old. Monthly salary about $11,000. My wife is a housewife and have...

Like HDBs, executive condominiums (ECs) are subjected to a 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) as they are a hybrid of public and private housing. Once an EC MOPs, its owners are allowed to sell their unit on the resale market (to Singaporeans/PRs) or put the whole unit up for rent. Resale ECs might be attractive to some buyers as they...