Buying Property in Thailand: What Singaporeans Should Know
Foreigners can't own land in Thailand, and Bangkok's rental yields often outpace price growth.
· 10 min read
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Melody Koh
Melody is a designer who currently works in Tech and writes for fun. Her latest obsession is analysing and writing about real estate affordability for the younger generation.
Coming from an Industrial Design background, she has a strong passion for spatial design and furnishing . Having worked in Finance for almost a decade, Melody has a keen interest in sustainable investments and a nose to sniff out numbers that don't make sense.
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I’m A Singaporean Living Overseas — Here’s What I’d Consider Before Buying Property Abroad
More Singaporeans are living overseas than ever, forcing a choice between buying property abroad or saving for a home in Singapore.
· 8 min read
I Compared Johor And Batam As Housing Alternatives For Singaporeans — One Market Had More Upside Than I Expected
Singapore's growing ferry links to Johor and Batam have sparked fresh interest in cross-border property, but data shows infrastructure and economic zones drive prices more than ferry access.
· 10 min read
This Overlooked Property Market Could Deliver 12–20% Growth — But There’s a Catch
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· 10 min read
The Biggest Mistake Singaporeans Make When Analysing Overseas Property
Whenever my friends ask how I analyse overseas property, I usually start with the usual layman metrics like rental yields and capital
· 8 min read
I Lived in One of the Safest Property Markets in the World. Here’s Why I Didn’t Buy.
Germany’s property market attracts global investors with open ownership rules, steady 4% yields, and long-term stability.
· 11 min read
Where Singaporeans Can Still Buy A City Apartment For $184,000 — And Earn 5% Rental Yield. But Should You?
Japan’s property market is drawing Singaporean investors with affordable entry prices, high yields, and unique housing options like akiyas.
· 9 min read
Where Should Singaporeans Buy Property In France? A Full Guide For Young Investors
Beyond Paris: Nantes, Annecy, Strasbourg & Besançon offer young Singaporeans affordable, liveable French property options with long-term value.
· 7 min read
Singaporeans Are Buying More Overseas Homes — But Few Have Prepared For These Things
Adapting to life abroad goes beyond buying property.
· 10 min read
Can You Really Buy A House In Italy For €1? Here’s What Singaporeans Should Know
Italy’s €1 homes sound like a dream, but hidden costs, legal hurdles, and major renovations mean they’re not the bargain they seem.
· 6 min read
Love Without A BTO Flat: The Tough Housing Choices Facing Mixed-Nationality Couples In Singapore
When a BTO isn’t an option, what choices do mixed-nationality couples have? One Singaporean shares her journey navigating the housing maze.
· 8 min read
Are You Overspending On HDB Renovations? Why You Should Rethink Custom Cabinetry
I think many of my ID and contractor friends might kill me for writing this
· 9 min read