Property Analysis

How ABSD Deadlines Can Negate Your New Launch Discounts

It’s practically a guaranteed profit. That’s what you’ll often hear at a VIP preview or the first phase of a new launch. Buy the unit now at a seven to 10 per cent discount, and when the “normal” price is…

• 19 Jul 2020
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New Condos That Saw Prices Fall Soon After Completion: What Went Wrong?

We all say we want a running start to our home values; but we don’t mean a running start off a cliff. Sometimes though, that’s exactly what happens: the price looks like it’s going to hike up all the surrounding…

• 16 Jul 2020
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Buying At A Property Auction During Covid-19: Here’s All You Need To Know

Fire sales. Mortgagee sales. Urgent sales. From as early as January this year, reports warning of more properties going “under the hammer” have been flung at you; and you had one more round of it in May. So it was…

• 15 Jul 2020
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Cluster House: All You Need To Know + 25 years of Price Trends

Massive Upside Potential?

• 12 Jul 2020
• 12 min read
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Has District 7 Really Overtaken District 9 in Residential Property Prices? We Look at the Numbers to Date

District 9, with Orchard Road, has long been considered the crown jewel of Singapore real estate. The Bugis to Beach Road stretch (District 07) is just the place you pass on the way to Orchard Road; most of its value…

• 9 Jul 2020
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Walk-Up Apartments: Treasures or Traps?

More than one Singaporean (or expatriate) has been ambushed with a walk-up apartment. You’re told a particular property is spacious, it’s got a great location, low price, etc. but then you arrive and find out the one problem: no elevator….

• 8 Jul 2020
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Should “Sandwiched Singaporeans” Rent First, Or Buy The Cheapest Condo They Can Afford?

Should you rent or buy? With homeownership rates in Singapore at a staggering 90.4%, you might think that this scenario isn’t something that many people would experience.  After all, for many young couples they don’t actually have to face this…

• 7 Jul 2020
• 9 min read
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An RHB Analyst View Of The Singapore Property Market (Post Covid-19): A Recap

As we head into the second phase of the circuit breaker in Singapore, things are looking to be slightly more positive in the near future.  Retail shops are gradually reopening, bubble tea shops are back, and to the delight of…

• 19 Jun 2020
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6 Creative Discount/Payment Schemes That Developers Offer

For those expecting property sales to fall, you might be surprised to learn that new private home sales in Singapore actually increased 74.7 per cent in May, to 484 units. Of course, any increase would be magnified, given that April…

• 12 Jun 2020
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Why Developer Discounts Doesn’t Always Mean A Good Deal

Everybody loves a good deal – even the rich.

• 10 Jun 2020
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New Launch vs Resale Condos: Here Is What You Should Consider

This is Part 9 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You Borrow…

• 9 Jun 2020
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Renting Out Private Property In Singapore: 10 Tips For A First-time Landlord

You may have heard that there are several ways to make money in real estate. Making profits from property flipping (admittedly harder to do today). Earning huge upside upon an en bloc sale of your estate. And renting out your…

• 6 Jun 2020
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GuocoLand Developer Review: A Detailed Look And Analysis

Here is everything you need to know about GuocoLand.

• 25 May 2020
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The Allure Of Older Properties: Who Are Buying These Places?

“LEASE DECAY”, the ad screams, “DID YOU KNOW YOUR HDB VALUE IS $0 IN THE END, OMG”. It’s probably one of several dozen that you’ve seen on your Facebook feed, or something you’ve had screamed at you by some video…

• 24 May 2020
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Here’s How Much I Made In My First Year As A Property Agent (Complete Breakdown)

Google property agent income and just take a look at the number of results that is out there. It’s an often talked about topic in the media as well.  Whether it be property agents pulling in the big bucks.. ..or…

• 23 May 2020
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How To Pick The Right-sized Rental Unit For Renting Out

When you first bought your rental unit, it was all so simple: it’s a few hundred metres from the MRT, in a central location, and working expatriates would be lining up to rent. But then reality sinks in: You’re losing…

• 18 May 2020
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Loss Aversion: Why Do People Fail To Act During Downturns

You’ve probably heard these phrases countless times: “Be Fearful when others are Greedy; and be Greedy when others are Fearful.” OR “Times of Crisis represent times of Opportunity.” Afterall, one of the strongest fundamentals of savvy investing is to ‘buy…

• 15 May 2020
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Why It’s Never As Easy As “Just Refinancing” To A Cheaper Home Loan

Your eyes pop out a little when the mortgage banker shows you their rate: 1.2 per cent per annum? That’s less than half the interest rate your CPF accrues at. It’s “practically borrowing for free,” you’re told.  But then you…

• 14 May 2020
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