Overseas Property Investing

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. Here’s what to know.

• 12 Jul 2025
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Why The Johor-Singapore Economic Zone Isn’t Just “Iskandar 2.0”

We explore how the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone differs from past efforts like Iskandar — and whether this time, the outcome might be different.

• 25 Jun 2025
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Buying Property In Malaysia As A Singaporean: 6 Key Restrictions To Be Aware Of

Malaysia may be nearby, but buying property there comes with its own set of rules. Here’s what every Singaporean investor should know before diving in.

• 17 Jun 2025
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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.

• 6 Jun 2025
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I’m A Singaporean House-Hunting In Mexico City: Here’s What 2 Weeks On The Ground Taught Me

What one Singaporean learned while house-hunting in Mexico City—from bargain prices to legal quirks and why CDMX might just be worth the long-haul move.

• 31 May 2025
• 13 min read
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What I Learned From Buying A Property In France: The Reality (And Risks) To Know

I wrote this before I got my keys to my soon-to-be cool studio apartment in France, but I really have to say, I am incredibly lucky that the process has been relatively smooth sailing without much unexpected nasty surprises and…

• 23 Oct 2024
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3 Insider Tips You Need To Know Before Buying A Property In Paris

Ah, Paris. The most dreamy capital where everyone wants a piece of. So one of the Stacked editors sent me an article from The Financial Times talking about the high disparity between property performance in different areas of Paris, as…

• 31 Aug 2024
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My Journey As A Singaporean Buying A Property In France: Here’s A Step By Step Guide

With me openly sharing my overseas property journey or any sort of real estate advice, I am the most uncomfortable about sacrificing my privacy to deliver more transparency to our readers. I love my privacy, that is beyond a doubt….

• 13 Aug 2024
• 16 min read
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My Experience As A First-Time Property Buyer Overseas: 5 Important Lessons I’ve Learned

Buying property is an activity that you’ll want to do your homework on before committing. It’s already difficult to ensure that you’re making a sane decision buying in Singapore, so you can imagine how much more careful you’ll need to…

• 25 Jul 2024
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I’m A Singaporean Living In France: My Essential List Of Things To Consider Before Buying A Property Overseas

I’ve been preaching overseas property investment to some friends lately. Perhaps to deaf ears, since many of my friends have their hearts set on Singapore. I’m also a terrible salesman, I think; I don’t think I can sell toilet paper…

• 3 Jul 2024
• 9 min read
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7 Important Things To Know Before You Buy Any “Cheap” Johor Bahru Property 

Interest in properties in Johor Bahru (JB) has picked up again; partly due to the high property prices in Singapore and the Malaysian Ringgit hitting a record low against the Sing dollar, but also due to encouraging news about the…

• 1 Jun 2024
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I’m A Young Singaporean Buying A Property In France: Here’s My Experience Viewing 3 Apartments And What I’ve Learned

Most Singaporeans would be quite put off by small spaces; it is not surprising to hear negative sentiments and complaints about our tightened spaces in newer developments, both public and private. So to the surprise of many Singaporean friends who…

• 26 May 2024
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From Man U Footballer To Real Estate Developer: We Took A Look At Gary Neville’s £400 Million St. Michael’s Project

If the name Gary Neville sounds familiar, it’s because he’s a former player for Manchester United and England; and quite recently, his name’s been making the rounds for a different reason: along with UK-based developer Salboy Ltd., he’s been marketing…

• 15 Nov 2023
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“Why I Bought A Property In Australia” A Singaporean Shares Her Experience On What It’s Like To Invest In Adelaide

With ABSD rates at their highest ever (not that we’ve ever seen them go down!), it’s time for Singaporeans to think outside the box. Or in some cases, outside the country. This week, we spoke to a property investor who…

• 25 Sep 2023
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Thinking Of Investing In Australia? We Spoke To An Australian Property Developer To Find Out The Insider News

With ABSD rates rising, some Singaporeans have begun to look abroad for their second or subsequent property investment. One of the more popular countries, which isn’t too far from home, is Australia. This week, we spoke to some investors, as…

• 18 Sep 2023
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“I Lost RM 1 Million Investing in KL Real Estate”: 5 Key Lessons From A Singapore Investor Of 36 Years

We’ve all heard stories of someone who has invested in Malaysian property and got burnt. From horror stories of the estate not having enough funds to pay for a working lift, or to developers running out of money to leave…

• 14 Jul 2022
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Avoiding A 20% Loss: 5 Important Lessons I’ve Learned Trying To Sell My Property In London

Last week, I shared the lessons I learned after making my worst investment decision to date: buying a new-build, Zone 1 London property. Thankfully, after almost 10 years on the market, I finally received an offer for it. Something I’m…

• 29 Jun 2022
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I Lost Over 20% On My Property Investment In London Over 9 Years: Here Are My 5 Key Takeaways

When we bought my London flat, my Mother and I had been comfortably settled in our family home for 30 years, and weren’t expecting to move anytime soon. As I had already been in the UK for 4 years (and…

• 22 Jun 2022
• 9 min read
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