Buying a Build-to-Order (BTO) flat from the Housing and Development Board (HDB) is a major milestone for young Singaporeans, so much so that asking someone to buy a flat with you is understood locally as asking that person’s hand in marriage.  A home purchase is rarely ever simple though and requires a great deal of preparation.  To make your BTO buying experience as smooth and easy as possible, follow this step-by-step guide. Step 1: Check eligibility to buy BTO  The eligibility criteria varies for each BTO flat, so before you do anything else, you must first check if you and ..read more

Although the price and the type of home are easily among the top considerations most make when buying a new place to live, location almost always emerges as the deciding factor when finally making a purchase. Indeed, it stands to reason why where the home is located is of the utmost importance. Be it the safety of a neighborhood; proximity to the office, school, and other key areas; or even the potential of the property to increase in value over time; all revert back to where the home is. Understandably, given that buying a home is a significant expense, most of us want to cover all our bases ..read more

Ohmyhome has grown from strength to strength since 2016 when it started. From a self-serve business model, the company is now a full-fledged property platform offering customers a full range of real estate services, from buying and selling houses, renting out bedrooms or whole homes, to finding mortgage solutions, conveyancing, home renovation and even moving services. Through its growth, what hasn’t changed about Ohmyhome is its aim to make property transactions simple, fast, hassle-free and affordable. So, whatever your property-related requirements, here are the 5 reasons why you should ch ..read more

Update as of 14 May 2021: With Singapore going back to Phase 2 for the month of May, we have added a discretionary warning to those who are considering the co-living option. We have also added the purchase of an HDB resale flat as a temporary housing option. In the past year, we’ve seen the effects of the pandemic affect sectors and industries nationwide—including the construction industry. As a result, this has put a shocking halt to massive BTO projects all over Singapore, following supply chain disruptions and the lack of manpower to commence construction. The border restrictions and the h ..read more

Letting go of the house your family has been living in for more than a decade or two is never an easy conclusion. A lot of things can change as the years go on, most notably the real estate market and the potential investment returns on your property. Maybe the “forever home” you thought you were going to retire in doesn’t seem to suit your needs and plans anymore or maybe the pandemic has forced you to rethink some of the lifestyle decisions you’ve made. On top of all that, the work-from-home arrangements brought by the current health crisis have driven interest in property in and around you ..read more

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Rosemarie Yang Photographer Creative Director, Challe Creatives LLPIG: @rosemarieyang Digital artist Rosemarie Yang’s personal Instagram account is one soothing place to spend some time in. Her array of beautiful photos and self-portraits feature a very defined, calming aesthetic with a dream-like quality. “Whimsical” was how Brie Larson described Rosemarie’s work. Rosemarie photographed the Hollywood actress in 2019.  Whimsy aside, Rosemarie said her work explores the concept of freedom as well. And she does this so creatively by using great compositional techniques and mastery in the u ..read more

Project Name: Amber Sea Location: 30 Amber Gardens  Developer: Urban Park Pte Ltd (Far East Organization) Type of development/Tenure: Private condominium/Freehold District/Planning Area: D15/Marine Parade/East Coast Completion: 2023 Units/mix: 132/1-4 bedrooms and penthouses Site area: 40,917 sq ft Storeys: 22 Towers: 1 Amber Sea is a 7-min walk away from the upcoming Tanjong Katong MRT station, expected to be completed in 2024.  If you’re someone who prefers to live near the sea and away from the concrete jungle of the central business district, Amber Sea may just be the developmen ..read more

After a couple of months of hard work and testing, Ohmyhome Philippines is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved website. Aimed to make property transactions even easier for Filipinos, the new website is designed to give a more intuitive and user-friendly experience whether one is buying, selling, renting, or leasing a home, or requires reliable real estate agent services. What’s new? The Ohmyhome website’s vastly improved user experience is anchored by its new mega menu, which allows users to know exactly where to find what they need–be it new listings of houses and condos for ..read more

What do you get when you cross European chic, thoughtful amenities, and greened-up flexible living spaces? You only get one answer, and that’s One Sierra by PIK, of course. This forward-thinking residential condominium project in Mandaluyong City shook up the local real estate market when PIK officially announced the development earlier this year. PIK, the leading housing developer in both Russia and Europe, chose Manila for the group’s first Asian venture outside due, in part, to the area’s similarities to Moscow. Set to be completed in 2024, the condo development comes with the promise of P ..read more