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Super Heartlands in Singapore: The Secret to Long-Term Property Price Growth (and a Smarter Mortgage Plan)

Discover why Singapore’s “super heartlands” — Bishan, Toa Payoh, Tampines, and Ang Mo Kio — outperform in property value growth and how this can help you choose the right mortgage in Singapore or refinance your home loan for long-term gains.

Lending a Hand This National Day: Refinance Your Home, Help Another
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Refinancing
07 Aug 2025
Lending a Hand This National Day: Refinance Your Home, Help Another

Celebrate National Day by refinancing your home loan and helping a low-income household. One loan disbursed = one essentials care pack donated.

New Seller Stamp Duty in Singapore: What You Need to Know About the Latest SSD Changes (2025)

New Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) rules took effect in Singapore from 4 July 2025. Here's what buyers, sellers, and investors need to know about the latest holding period changes and tax rates—plus how to plan ahead.

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4 Government Policies That Would Change Today's HDB Landscape
New Purchase
News
09 Mar 2021
4 Government Policies That Would Change Today's HDB Landscape

Last week in Parliament, there were several announcements making purchasing an HDB flat easier. However, there have yet to be any details about government policies that would affect future HDB homebuyers. We discuss their effect on HDB flat prices.

Are New Property Cooling Measures Coming in 2021?
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News
16 Feb 2021
Are New Property Cooling Measures Coming in 2021?

Will there be new property cooling measures announced at Budget 2021 this afternoon? All signs point to yes. But what can we expect? Here's a look back at how ABSD, SSD, TDSR and MSR affected property prices in Singapore

BTO Guide for Bidadari Feb'21
BTO Guides
New Purchase
22 Jan 2021
BTO Guide for Bidadari Feb'21

Planning to get an HDB BTO this February? Every other guide talks about what you can expect NOW. But what about what you can expect in 5-30 years time? Come check out our complete BTO guide for Bidadari Feb'21.

BTO Guide for Kallang/Whampoa Feb'21
BTO Guides
New Purchase
22 Jan 2021
BTO Guide for Kallang/Whampoa Feb'21

Planning to get an HDB BTO this February? Every other guide talks about what you can expect NOW. But what about what you can expect in 5-30 years time? Come check out our complete BTO guide for Kallang/Whampoa Feb'21.

BTO Guide for Bukit Batok Feb'21
BTO Guides
New Purchase
22 Jan 2021
BTO Guide for Bukit Batok Feb'21

Planning to get an HDB BTO this February? Every other guide talks about what you can expect NOW. But what about what you can expect in 5-30 years time? Come check out our complete BTO guide for Bukit Batok Feb'21.

BTO Guide for Tengah Feb'21
BTO Guides
New Purchase
22 Jan 2021
BTO Guide for Tengah Feb'21

Planning to get an HDB BTO this February? Every other guide talks about what you can expect NOW. But what about what you can expect in 5-30 years time? Come check out our complete BTO guide for Tengah Feb'21.

How much $$$ do I need for a house? (WAT #4)
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WAT - What Are They
23 Dec 2020
How much $$$ do I need for a house? (WAT #4)

How much does an HDB BTO flat cost in 2020? How do you know if you can afford it? Kyler Q. the Mortgage Noob reveals what your income needs to be before you consider an HDB BTO flat.

What’s next after bidding for BTO?
New Purchase
08 Dec 2020
What’s next after bidding for BTO?

Now that stress of the November HDB BTO exercise is over it's time to relax right? Wrong. It's time to plan for the next step, which is getting an HLE letter or AIP. We tell you what these letters mean.

MOP and HDB, not Mop your HDB
New Purchase
20 Nov 2020
MOP and HDB, not Mop your HDB

Buying an HDB BTO flat? The Minimum Occupation Period or MOP should always be at the top of your minds. Here's what to look out for, using the November BTO launches at Bishan Ridges and Tengah's Garden Court and Garden Terrace as examples.

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