Contractor Vetting DeskA Singaporean earning just $3,000 monthly bought a $330,000 HDB flat in Yishun without savings, navigating strict rules and family pressure.
Megan Collins 28/10/2026 3 min read
Renovation Cost WatchSingapore home down payments are rising as buyers cut loan amounts, a trend that could expose financial vulnerabilities for many families in Singapore.
Megan Collins 26/10/2026 3 min read
Contractor Vetting DeskTech firms boost Singapore office rents as retail struggles with costs and competition, according to URA's 3Q2026 real estate statistics.
Rachel Turner 25/10/2026 5 min read
Contractor Vetting DeskHDB resale prices fell 0.1% in Q3 2026 despite a 19.5% surge in transactions, with record million-dollar deals hitting 596 units, marking the first price declin
Rachel Turner 24/10/2026 3 min read
DIY Project FailsSingapore condo owner weighs holding for $1.65 million or selling below after a two-bedroom unit bought for $1.424 million stays unsold for six months.
Megan Collins 23/10/2026 3 min read
Permit & Code BriefExperts warn that WD-40 carpenter bees control is ineffective because the product is a lubricant, not an insecticide, and cannot reach hidden tunnels.
Megan Collins 19/10/2026 3 min read
Material Price IndexA Reddit user transformed their laundry room with custom cabinets, walnut countertops, and storage solutions for about $4,000.
Organ Ashley 17/10/2026 2 min read
Renovation Cost WatchThe kitchen renovation began with a narrow galley space framed by honey-colored oak cabinets on both walls, dark granite countertops, beige backsplash.
Organ Ashley 16/10/2026 4 min read
Permit & Code BriefTransform oak cabinets with spray paint to Off-Black using Farrow & Ball, updating kitchen aesthetics while keeping dark floors and appliances. By @themobilespr
Rachel Turner 14/10/2026 2 min read
Contractor Vetting DeskMini pumpkin planters transform autumn decor with a simple hole cut at the stem, perfect for succulents and fall centerpieces.
Megan Collins 09/10/2026 4 min read