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14 Oct 2025
5 HDB Renovation Ideas That Sound Like A Good Idea But Are Actually Illegal
From putting up illegal partitions to create more rooms to attempting to sidestep regulations by only partially removing a structural wall, I have seen some shocking examples of…
14 Oct 2025
The Full List of HDB BTO 2025 Projects With Location And Price
Summary HDB released roughly 19,600 new flats in February, July, and October 2025. Over 2,800 units will be Shorter Waiting Time flats, ready for move-in in under 3 years. All…
10 Oct 2025
HomerAI: The Recommended Free HDB Calculator Alternative Singaporeans Are Using in 2026
TL;DR / Summary: – HomerAI by Ohmyhome is the most complete free property planning tool in Singapore. – Beyond calculations, it gives you real market data : past transactions,…
6 Oct 2025
3 Non-mature Estates With High Potential to Turn Mature
Predicting which non-mature estates in Singapore are most likely to gain mature status is not the easiest thing to do because it involves not just location, but other factors such…
1 Oct 2025
Home Viewing Checklist: 6 Things You Need to Do When Viewing a Property
Deciding on the perfect home to buy takes work. One way you can gather first-hand intel about a property you’re interested in is during a viewing. When done right, home viewings…
30 Sept 2025
3 Ways to Get a Higher Home Loan Amid Increasing Interest Rates
TL;DR / Summary: – HDB loan rate stays at 2.6%, but a 3% “interest rate floor” caps how much you can borrow. – Bank loans are stress-tested at 4%, cutting loan eligibility by up…
30 Sept 2025
A Guide to the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG)
If you’re one of the many looking to purchase an HDB flat, don’t fret—there are CPF Housing Grants that could assist you in doing so. The eligibility requirements offered are…
23 Sept 2025
HDB MOP 2025 Guide: BTO Flats Set to Hit the Resale Market
The resale market is gearing up for a notable surge in 2025, with over 7,000 BTO flats reaching their 5-year HDB MOP. While this number might seem like a lot, this is actually…
23 Sept 2025
5 Benefits of Living Near Top Primary Schools in Singapore
In Singapore, securing a spot in a top primary school is a goal many parents plan for well in advance, and one of the most practical steps they take is moving closer to the school…
23 Sept 2025
How to Sell Your HDB Resale Flat in Singapore? (2026 Guide)
TL;DR / Summary: – Your flat must have met its MOP (five or ten years from key collection, not purchase date) before you can list it for sale. – The I ntent to Sell is valid for…
19 Sept 2025
What Are the Primary Schools Near Me? | 1km and 2km Interactive Map
It’s no secret that properties near amenities such as shopping malls and public transportation have higher demand simply for the convenience they provide residents in their…
19 Sept 2025
MOP HDB 101: What You Need to Know About Minimum Occupation Period (MOP)
One of the most important things you have to know as a homeowner is the MOP HDB, or the Minimum Occupation Period, set by HDB, as it determines when you can sell your flat .…