Ryan

How We Ended Up Buying 2 Units At Reserve Residences: A Buyer’s Case Study

Our first interaction with J unfolded more as a casual inquiry rather than a formal consultation. J, already immersed in discussions with another property agent, approached us on 17th January 2021. He sought an alternate viewpoint and additional insights on two projects: Pasir Ris 8 and The Ryse Residences.

• Analysis

29 Jun 2023 | 10 min read

A $3.5 Million Budget And 4 Options To Choose From In Bukit Timah: Here’s What This Buyer Picked For Their Family Home

M & W have got it all planned out for their kids. As they are alumni of both ACS and SCGS, they naturally wanted their kids to follow in their footsteps and go to the same schools. Well, that is,…

• Property Stories

15 Oct 2022 | 7 min read

A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: JadeScape

Project Case Study: JadeScape Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges They Faced First Consultation Our first call started was in mid-July 2020. As always, our first priority was to know each other better and explain our working process. We also use…

• Analysis

14 Oct 2021 | 8 min read

A Buyer’s Case Study with Stacked: Principal Garden

Project Case Study: Principal Garden Client Details Single, early 30s Working in advertising Buyer’s Brief Looking for first home/investment 2 bedroom minimum in Bukit Timah/Holland/CBD Liveability was a focus Challenges They Faced Afraid of pushy agents Needed more hand holding…

• Analysis

29 Mar 2021 | 10 min read

Should You Invest In A 60-Year Leasehold Residential Property? A Case Study On The Hillford

Since publishing 2 articles recently on cash-flow positive properties that you can invest in in the OCR and the CCR, we’ve had a couple of readers asking: Is it worth investing in an old leasehold property to achieve positive rental…

• Analysis

21 Jan 2021 | 7 min read

Are New Launch Bigger Bedroom Units Getting More Expensive?

I’m sure most of you would know the drill by now when it comes to general new launch pricing.  Small units equals higher PSF, big units equals lower PSF.  In the past few years where there has been added emphasis…

• Analysis
• Editors' Pick

16 Dec 2020 | 3 min read

A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: Fourth Avenue Residences

Project Case Study: Fourth Avenue Residences Client Details Couple in their early 30s One was working as a consultant and the other in a tech firm Buyer’s Brief Looking for their first home Used to the Bukit Timah/Holland area Medium…

• Analysis

7 Dec 2020 | 11 min read

A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: Kopar At Newton

Project Case Study: Kopar Client Details Couple in late 20s Baby Boy less than a year old Buyer’s Brief Currently staying in the West Looking for a minimum 3 bedroom condo in the Newton/Novena area Within 2km of SJI for…

• Analysis

3 Oct 2020 | 10 min read

4 Insider Tips To Buying Property In Singapore

“Overwhelming…” “Stressful…” Ask anyone about buying property in Singapore and I can assure you, these would usually be the first few words that come out of their mouth.  Because buying a home isn’t like buying a fridge from Harvey Norman. …

• Buying

31 Jul 2020 | 5 min read

Does Buying The Best Stack Always Mean The Highest Appreciation?

If you’ve ever bought a Mac before, you’d know that speccing one out can be a slippery slope to a big hole in your wallet.  32gb ram? Check. 2TB SSD hard drive? Check. Final price? $6,549 SGD.  The only consolation…

• Analysis

17 Jul 2020 | 4 min read

Why Developer Discounts Doesn’t Always Mean A Good Deal

Everybody loves a good deal – even the rich.

• Analysis

10 Jun 2020 | 5 min read

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…

• Commentary

23 May 2020 | 6 min read

A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: Eco Sanctuary

An in-depth case study into a buyer’s journey with Stacked

• Analysis

6 May 2020 | 5 min read

Here’s How You Should be Comparing New Condo Vs Resale Units

Reuben wrote a really intriguing piece the other day on cognitive biases and why they affect your property purchases. Perhaps the thing that struck me most was the confirmation bias bit. And it’s something that I am looking to touch…

• Buying

28 Apr 2020 | 7 min read

One Way To Find Undervalued Property

One of the most common lead up questions I usually get asked at a consultation meeting is this: “Can you find me an undervalued property?” That’s the million-dollar question isn’t it, because who doesn’t want to buy a property today…

• Investment

15 Apr 2020 | 3 min read

Not Every Home Needs To Be About Making Money, And That’s Okay

Over the past couple of years, I’ve sat down with countless individuals and families who have shared with me their stories, hopes, and housing aspirations.  There are those who simply want a home right next to their kids’ schools. And…

• Property Stories

13 Feb 2020 | 6 min read

A Tale Of 2 Couples: A Good View Or $866k* Profit?

We often hear about those who’ve made a profit in real estate. Which is no real surprise given how these headlines are usually the attention grabber. “$1.1 million profit in 5 years” It sucks you in, and you often end…

• Property Stories

15 Jan 2020 | 7 min read

How The Endowment Effect Is Hurting Your Property Decision Making – Case Study Of A Rental Investor

Despite property being such a big ticket item (especially in Singapore), it is frankly quite astounding when you hear the reasons why some people made the purchase they did. “Oh, I bought this because my friend said it will have good rental…

• Analysis

29 Nov 2019 | 6 min read