Investing

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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Can You Buy A Condo At A Low And Sell At A Market High But Still Suffer A Loss?

There’s a general consensus that, if you buy property at the low point of the market and sell when prices rise, you’ll definitely make money. But this tends to ignore how individualistic property assets can be. Unlike, say, dollars or…

• 14 Nov 2023
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Here’s Why These Condos Lost Money Despite Buying At A Property Market Low

This week, we looked at some properties that saw losing transactions, despite being bought at an “ideal” time – during 2003 to 2005, or 2015 to 2016 (all low points in the property market). And while many of the reasons…

• 6 Nov 2023
• 7 min read
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6 Ways Property Data Can Trick You: Avoid Being Fooled By These Common Misconceptions

If you’ve asked for property comparisons before, you might notice two different agents can show you two different data sets. And as some readers have pointed out, they can encounter prices that are far higher than the project’s average (or…

• 4 Nov 2023
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Is Flipping Your Property In 3 To 4 Years A Good Move?

Do you remember a time in Singapore when you could buy a property and “flip” it in a couple of months (in some cases, just a few days) for a profit? SOLDON ADDRESS UNIT AREA(SQFT) SALE PRICE(S$ PSF) BOUGHTON PURCHASE…

• 27 Oct 2023
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Buying Singapore Property In A Downturn: Can You Still Lose Money?

We’re often warned to avoid “buying at the peak” as if it’s possible to identify when exactly that is (you never truly know except in hindsight, right?). But this tends to distract from a very important fact: timing the property…

• 26 Oct 2023
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The Hidden Risks Of Investing In Freehold Luxury Properties In Singapore

If you’re new to Singapore’s property market it may shock you to learn this, but freehold luxury properties may not be as good as investment as you may think. These properties are considered the cream of the crop – but…

• 13 Oct 2023
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How Much Would You Have Made If You Invested $1 Million In Singapore Property?

Yes, it is a very common question that’s been used for clickbait, but this isn’t another advertisement. Rather, it’s a closer look at this topic, which rears its head once every few years (or when we’ve had a slow news…

• 5 Oct 2023
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Where To Invest $1 Million (Or Less) In Real Estate In Singapore? We Reveal The Past Decade’s Most Profitable Properties

For many in Singapore, the $1 million mark is often considered the benchmark when thinking of investing in a second property. However, many examples highlighted in discussions tend to focus on the top-performing properties or those that are atypical, such…

• 3 Oct 2023
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Can Shoebox Units See Strong Capital Appreciation? Here’s Where The Most Profitable Ones Are

Shoebox units, typically around 500 sq. ft. or below, have always been popular due to their accessible price point, representing the lowest barrier to entry for those eyeing condo ownership. Save for ultra-luxurious condos, these small units are usually the…

• 3 Oct 2023
• 6 min read
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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
• 6 min read
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How Much Does A “Bad” Facing Really Affect Your Property Value?

When it comes to property investments, certain preconceived notions often dictate our decisions, even before we delve deep into the details. One such popular belief revolves around properties facing undesirable landmarks, like the power station, or the internal substation, and…

• 19 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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Freehold Vs Leasehold Landed Property: Is Leasehold Really All Bad?

In previous articles, we’ve found that freehold status may not help as much as we think with condos. But when it comes to landed properties, it’s a whole different ball game. Looking at the performance of leasehold versus freehold landed,…

• 14 Sep 2023
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Debunking Leasehold Decay: Are Old Condos Actually Underrated Or Are Freehold Condos Still The Best?

In our last deep dive, Ryan talked about how most condos in Singapore hardly last more than a couple of decades before they go en bloc. The magic number? 19 to 24 years. So naturally, that leads us to the…

• 30 Aug 2023
• 7 min read
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31 Most Profitable Condos Over The Last 10 Years (Some Are Surprisingly Old)

There’s been a slew of interesting launches over the past decade. We’ve gone from an era when the shoebox craze was just dying down, to en-bloc fever, to the recent trend for larger condo units. This week, we’ve picked through…

• 23 Aug 2023
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“Freehold Condos Had More Losses Than Leasehold” 7 Surprising Lessons From Unprofitable Condos Transactions Since 2011

Stories about sky-high profits are common in the property market – but fewer people talk about losing transactions. The fact is, some people do lose money when selling their homes, or make so little that they’d have been better off…

• 22 Aug 2023
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Analysing Unprofitable Freehold Condos: 4 Reasons Why Starlight Suites Has Performed Poorly

In July 2023, Starlight Suites set a record-low price since the condo was launched for sale in 2010 – $1,359 psf for a 1,163 sq. ft. unit. It’s not something you’d expect for a freehold luxury development in walking distance…

• 17 Aug 2023
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