Malaysia 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. Ryan J. Ong · 25 Jun 2025 · 5 min read 482
Malaysia 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. Ryan J. Ong · 17 Jun 2025 · 10 min read 4.6k
The Americas 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. Ryan J. Ong · 31 May 2025 · 17 min read 247
UK & Europe My Search For A Better Old Folks Homes In Singapore: A Review Of A Spa-Like Retirement Home In London A Singaporean tours Appleby Blue, a London social housing scheme for seniors likened to a spa hotel, and asks what it means for old folks homes here. TJ · 22 Dec 2024 · 9 min read 343
UK & Europe What I Learned From Buying A Property In France: The Reality (And Risks) To Know One writer shares the real risks of buying property in France: tenant laws, fixer-upper costs, maintenance fees and why it's rarely for investment. Melody Koh · 23 Oct 2024 · 12 min read 377
Case Studies Why I Chose To Buy My Dream Studio Apartment In France (As A Singaporean) A Singaporean shares her France studio apartment hunt: loan rejections, a foreigner tax, lead tests, and why she kept the fireplace despite bans. Melody Koh · 4 Sep 2024 · 19 min read 235
UK & Europe 3 Insider Tips You Need To Know Before Buying A Property In Paris Before buying property in Paris, learn why average sqm prices mislead, how exclusive listings stay hidden, and three strategies to avoid overpaying. Melody Koh · 31 Aug 2024 · 13 min read 94
Case Studies My Journey As A Singaporean Buying A Property In France: Here’s A Step By Step Guide A Singaporean shares her real steps to buying property in France: saving S$100k, financing, apartment hunting, and reviewing co-ownership documents. Melody Koh · 13 Aug 2024 · 22 min read 302
Case Studies My Experience As A First-Time Property Buyer Overseas: 5 Important Lessons I’ve Learned A first-time buyer shares five hard lessons on buying property overseas in France, from bank loans to language, to help you avoid the same mistakes. Melody Koh · 25 Jul 2024 · 9 min read 386