Hello Lepak people! In today’s post, I will be updating my property journey. I know it’s a long time coming (last property journey update was in August 2022) and this update has been requested a number of times by you so let’s do this and start our next MELEPAK session. Treasure At Tampines (SOLD) I’m jumping right in to share our big news and cut through any suspense: Yes, we’ve finally sold our Treasure At […]
Property Journey Update: TAT Sold READ MORE
It has been 2 years since we (Kay and I) bought our first private property, Treasure At Tampines (TAT). If you are wondering why we choose TAT, do read my explanation and reasons in this post – Treasure At Tampines: Why We Buy This Project. A lot has happened this past 2 years, so in this MELEPAK session, I will be sharing some updates in my property journey. I will also be sharing my plans
My Property Journey Update: Treasure At Tampines READ MORE
In my last update on my property journey, I shared my experience selling our first home – our resale HDB flat. We sold it at a huge loss and something that we do not wish happen to others. (If you are considering getting a resale HDB flat, PLEASE read my previous updates before committing to it) After the sale, we agreed that our next property will be a condo and finally decided on Treasure At
Treasure At Tampines: Why We Buy This Project? READ MORE
Buying a condo is not a small decision that should be taken lightly. Kay and I experienced it personally after we sold our HDB flat and were deciding what should be our next step. It was a stressful time especially if you have no prior knowledge about private property market – especially figuring out resale vs new launch condo. Having said that, we are comfortable with our final decision knowing that is the best with
Resale vs New Launch Condo: Our Options and Decisions READ MORE
In my earlier post, I’ve concluded that I will have to sell my Resale HDB Flat after MOP. If you have been following my property journey so far, you would have known that I will be looking at a loss of at least $90,000 from this sale. Although it is a tough call to make, Kay and I believe it is the right thing to do moving forward. And so we did. We sold our
Resale HDB Flat For Sale: How We Sold Our House? READ MORE
5 years flew passed quickly. Our resale HDB that we bought in 2014 has MOP. What should we do next? Should we sell or continue staying? I am sure many of you are face with this dilemma. But most of you (especially those who bought BTO) do not have to face with potential NEGATIVE SALE!! Yes, that’s right. By the time our resale HDB MOP, we knew that we will take a hit on our
My Resale HDB MOP: Should I Sell Or Keep? READ MORE
Similar to everyone, we were excited when we got our own place. But unlike most couples, we know from the start that we are not going to spend a lot on our resale HDB renovation. In fact, if you remember our criteria when buying our first home, we wanted a house where we can move in immediately with minimal renovations needed. In this post, I will be sharing why Kay and I do not want
Budget Breakdown for My Resale HDB Renovation READ MORE
In my previous post about buying my first home, I mentioned that Kay and I had a ‘WONDERFUL’ time viewing houses during our house hunting. Well today let me share what happened and some tips on what not to do if you are in the process of selling your house. Let’s go! 1. Dirty! Dirty! Dirty House! On one of our viewing nights, our agent have planned 2 units for us. As both of us
What Not To Do When Selling Your House READ MORE
Let me share my property journey from the start. After I got married in late 2013, I begin the process of searching for my first home. At that time, we are adamant to buy a RESALE HDB flat. Our reasoning then was as such: We can get our home faster (Indeed, we have a home of our own in 3 months) We can enjoy bigger space as compared to BTO flats We can choose which
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