Commentary Does This Mean The Foreigner ABSD Is Going To Be Lowered Soon? Prime land releases and dropping viewings hint at a possible ABSD easing for foreigners, plus why Singapore's old rent control policy failed badly. Ryan J. Ong · 9 Jun 2024 · 5 min read 307
Commentary The Costly Mistake Of Buying The Wrong Property In Singapore In 2024 Buying a condo before you're ready can backfire: SSD, MOP rules and resale risks explain why waiting a few years may cost less than rushing in. Ryan J. Ong · 2 Jun 2024 · 5 min read 841
Commentary Finally, The First HDB In Bukit Timah In 40 Years… Turf Club's 20,000-home BTO project marks Bukit Timah's first HDB in 40 years, plus why the 99-to-1 ABSD loophole is now under IRAS scrutiny. Ryan J. Ong · 26 May 2024 · 5 min read 890
Commentary Will The New HDB Resale Listing Portal Really Cut Out Agents? Does the HDB resale portal replace agents? Ryan J. Ong · 20 May 2024 · 5 min read 531
Commentary $2 Million Dollar HDB: Is The Agent Really To Blame? The $2 million HDB listings were pulled after a CEA probe. Ryan J. Ong · 12 May 2024 · 4 min read 220
Commentary Is This The Right Way To Cut Property Agent Numbers? Capping property agent commissions may not lower home prices. We weigh new launch payouts, agent numbers, and service quality trade-offs for sellers. Ryan J. Ong · 5 May 2024 · 6 min read 204
Commentary Can Your HDB/Condo Really Last 99 Years? We look at ageing properties like People's Park Complex and Golden Mile to ask if HDB flats and condos can truly last the full 99-year lease. Ryan J. Ong · 28 Apr 2024 · 3 min read 695
Commentary Would You Sell Your Home To Retire On A Cruise Ship For $300k In Singapore? Retirement cruise ship cabins cost US$300,000 to US$8 million with monthly fees over US$2,000. Ryan J. Ong · 21 Apr 2024 · 6 min read 294
Commentary Should You Buy This Sentosa Condo At A 40% Discount? This Sentosa Cove condo cuts prices over 40%, yet high maintenance fees and one $1.46 million loss show why the discount may not be the bargain it seems. Ryan J. Ong · 14 Apr 2024 · 5 min read 1.3k