Tag Archives: flat

The Singapore Dream: A HDB Flat

Posted on July 6, 2012 by bookjunkie

What most Singaporeans aspire to purchase. But you usually end up tied to your job, unable to quit, even if it sucks big time. Even with a grant, you’ll be in debt for years and somehow you don’t really purchase … Continue reading →

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HDB Flat in Ikea Colours

Posted on May 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

I find the yellow and blue pretty striking.

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The View from the Car Window: Somewhere around City Hall MRT

Posted on March 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have always been impressed by the architecture of this flat building. It’s such a cool optical effect. This is the Gateway building where a friend used to work. Try as he might B can never avoid the dreaded ERP … Continue reading →

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Precious Little Bit of Green

Posted on March 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

A small government apartment that only has a lease of 99 years or less, is so extremely expensive. Unless you’re born with a silver spoon, you need to go into debt for life to own one.  Imagine – you can’t … Continue reading →

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