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16 Available Episodes (16 Total)Average duration: 00:36:00
Jul 31, 2021
Luxury Property Agency Owner Spills All About Buying Property Overseas
00:12:01
Hey guys, we're back with the latest cut of "At Home with Stacked"! In this month’s episode, we speak to James Kyaw - CEO of K.A.E International Co. Ltd. Having moved to Singapore from Myanmar at just 9 years old, James went through what most Singaporeans would call the "normal route"... Discounting perhaps a single twist that would eventually land him in the International Real Estate Industry. Today, we speak to him in hopes of catching a sneak peak at the world of luxury properties in Singapore, whilst learning a little more about properties in Myanmar - and why you totally need to have someone that you trust if you are looking at overseas property.
At Home with Sam | Building a House in 8 Hours - A MasterCraftsman's Legacy
00:40:09
Growing up in the 60s, Sam had neither running water nor electricity to contend with.
If the family needed anything done, they would have to build it from scratch.
50 years on, and we see how this translates to the master craftsman’s creations. His brainchild, the ‘Tubelar’ system - otherwise known as a 'flatpack home', can be built in just 8 hrs with 4 people and a single tool!
Sam shares a little more about the system’s feasibility and how it's unexpectedly impacted thousands of lives in devastated countries abroad.
At Home with Adrian | Maximising your Living-Space + 'Liberating' Architecture to the Masses
00:48:59
To kick off the new month, we sat in with NY-Registered Architect, Adrian Emanuel to discuss how architecture and the interior of our homes can actually impact us on a deeper level - and how we can tweak our modern-day homes to get the most fulfilment out of them. Having also designed the Facebook HQ and the World Trade Center, you'd be surprised to hear that his proudest accomplishment actually stemmed from a much less glamorous project that took place in the heart of Congo many years back. Today, he fights to bring affordable architecture back to his people in Indonesia in a bid to better their livelihood. Listen to his story here.Our Sitehttps://stackedhomes.com/Our Editorialhttps://stackedhomes.com/editorial/
At Home With Chester | Singaporean Turned New York City Real Estate Agent
00:43:54
Together, the duo delve into the humble star's background before uncovering his relationship with superstar agent, Ryan Serhant - and his participation in the Real Estate TV Blockbuster, Million Dollar Listing.
A little later in the show, they explore what it means to succeed in NYC as a foreigner, before deciphering some of the key market differences between Singaporean and New York Real Estate.
At the end of the episode, Chester shares some key tips for Singaporeans who are looking to invest in New York property (while also keeping the topic of safety in mind). Listen to the full podcast here.Our Sitehttps://stackedhomes.com/Our Editorialhttps://stackedhomes.com/editorial/
At Home With Alyssa | A Young Graduate's (Unexpected) Career Start in Real Estate
00:42:42
We begin with Alyssa's story on how an educational 'mishap' plunged her into a completely unexpected career.
We then speak about some of the key challenges she faced in her early years, before exploring some of the 'key' fundamentals that makes a job fulfilling.
Some topics covered in this episode: 'Ikigai' (Your Reason for Being), the Dunning-Kruger effect, and Gordon Ramsey chopping onions.
At Home With SG Budget Babe | What Makes a Good Investment Property + Property Course ‘Scams’??
00:47:53
We begin with Dawn's journey and what led her to become the SGBudgetBabe. Thereafter, Dawn shares a little about her parent's housing journey - and how a sale that turned out to be 2x the price of the home's original value almost culminated as a 'negative sale'.Through the episode, we discuss a certain 'property guru' course and its legitimacy, before wrapping up with 5 key factors that you should look out for when purchasing a property as an investment asset. Listen to the full podcast here.Our Sitehttps://stackedhomes.com/Our Editorialhttps://stackedhomes.com/editorial/
At Home With Ghib | Getting to know the Japanese/Singapore YouTuber
00:21:40
In this episode, Ghib speaks briefly about his recent Singapore property purchase.
Before that however, we find out what really brought him to Singapore; the key differences he's encountered between Japanese and Singaporean culture, and perhaps more interestingly, what set him on his path to Youtube stardom.
At Home With Lauren & Lloyd | Newlyweds Moving into Their New Home
00:30:16
We got together with newlyweds Lauren & Lloyd as they share the process of moving into their new home for the very first time earlier this year.Join us as the trio candidly discuss the ins-and-outs of renovation work in Singapore, as well as some tips and tricks that others can employ when moving in for the first time.Visit the full podcast here.Our Sitehttps://stackedhomes.com/Our Editorialhttps://stackedhomes.com/editorial/
At Home with Prashant | Singaporean Builds Volcanic Home in Mexico
00:33:23
It's finally here! The episode where we speak to Prashant Ashoka, the Singaporean man who bought a one-way ticket to Mexico, purchased a piece of a volcano, and then built a mirrored house atop of it.
Was it really as glamorous as we made it out to be? We'll leave the better judgement of that to you!
The episode kicks off with the duo discussing Prashant's decision to move abroad and the challenges and plus-points that come with living abroad (more specifically, in Mexico).
At some point, the conversation leads to the topic of Prashant's volcanic mirror house where he shares the story behind the purchase of the land, his real inspiration for building the house - and what the building process actually entailed.
Along the way, the duo get into house-specifics, and the main things you can expect whilst living in this magnificent abode.
They end the podcast with a quick word on Prashant's future plans and some advice for Singaporeans who have always dreamt of building their dream homes abroad.Visit the full podcast here.Our Sitehttps://stackedhomes.com/Our Editorialhttps://stackedhomes.com/editorial/