SquareRooms September 2023

FIND YOUR HOME DARLING LOCATIONS: WHAT ARE THE BEST AREAS TO GET A HOME IN SINGAPORE • RESALE 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING A RESALE FLAT • CONVERSATIONS: WE TALK RENTING, HOMEOWNERSHIP AND UPGRADING TO PRIVATE PROPERTY

September 2023

Finding and purchasing your dream home is at the heart of this issue of SquareRooms. We speak with a property expert to discover the best locations to buy a flat in Singapore and delve deep into the world of resale HDB flats, providing you with a comprehensive guide and countless helpful resources.

We also chat with homeowners like Connie, Lisa and Adelin, who share their experiences renting, financing a home as a single and making the choice to upgrade from a HDB flat to a condo.

Of course, we’ve got some lovely homes to inspire you this month as well, including Kelvin Tan’s bold yet understated home and Melissa C. Koh’s soothing family abode.

Regardless of where you’re at in your journey, we’re sure you’ll discover some real gems in this issue of SquareRooms, be it inspiration for your future interiors or practical advice to help you take the leap and secure the home of your dreams.

Past Issues

Annuals

Key to Your Home

The prospect of renovating can be equally exciting and stressful, especially when it comes to the kitchen and bathroom! In this Key To Your Home Bathroom & Kitchen Special, you’ll find everything from kitchen layout guides to bathroom budgeting tips and carefully picked appliances and fittings, as well as handy tips and tricks for the rest of the house. Both inspiring and insightful, it will give you everything you need for a smooth-sailing renovation!

IdealHomes

Finding a house, embarking on a renovation, managing your budget and getting settled in your new place—it’s all difficult enough as a couple, but when there are kids in the mix, things take on a whole new layer of complexity! In this special family issue of IdealHomes, we speak with local homeowners and parents who are juggling everything from renovations to keeping the house clean on a daily basis. Find out how these parents planned their interiors to be child-friendly and future-proof and what amenities they prioritised for their kids when choosing a house. You'll even be able to shop their top appliances and most well-loved furnishings for your own home! Beyond these inspiring home tours and shoppable must-haves, you'll also find enlightening interviews with some very special people, from interior designers specialising in kids' rooms to children's furniture designers and more.