Guides

How To Use The URA Master Plan To Do Your Own Research

You’ve just read the dozenth article, guide, blog post, etc. telling you to “check the URA Master Plan”. We even…

4 Oct 2020 by Ryan J | 8 min read

Neighbourhood Of The Week: Queenstown (District 3)

Queenstown is the first satellite town in Singapore. The entire concept of having a “self-contained” township, with its own council,…

2 Oct 2020 by Ryan J | 6 min read

New OTP Re-issue Restrictions: What Does It Mean For Property Buyers?

As of today (28th September 2020), the URA has put a stop to the re-issuing of an Option To Purchase…

28 Sep 2020 by Ryan J | 6 min read

Neighbourhood Of The Week: Bishan (District 20)

Bishan had a bit of a rough start, back in 1983. At the time, some Singaporeans swore off the area…

23 Sep 2020 by Ryan J | 6 min read

The New Norms Of Singapore’s Property Market In 2020

In the past two decades, Singapore’s property market has gone through a series of ups-and-downs; from a slew of new…

22 Sep 2020 by Ryan J | 10 min read

Neighbourhood Of The Week: Bukit Timah (District 21)

Bukit Timah is the neighbourhood for the upscale nature lover / family own stay type. This is a prime area,…

16 Sep 2020 by Ryan J | 6 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…

31 Jul 2020 by Ryan | 7 min read

What To Look For In An Older Condo Before You Buy

New launch condos have a lot of psychological appeal, until you hear the horror stories – like Laurel Tree and…

22 Jul 2020 by Ryan J | 7 min read

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…

15 Jul 2020 by Ryan J | 7 min read

Always Factor Maintenance Fees into Your Condo-Buying Decision

Condos are the most common form of private property in Singapore; and while most buyers will consider everything from the…

10 Jul 2020 by Ryan J | 6 min read

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…

7 Jul 2020 by Ryan J | 12 min read

Should You DIY Or Use A Property Agent?

So like every other person, you’ve probably dwelled on the thought of doing the real estate transaction yourself – after…

1 Jul 2020 by Ryan J | 9 min read

Pros and Cons of Buying Property in Phase Two

It’s pretty amazing how long – and how quick – the months of the Circuit Breaker (CB) have passed. A…

26 Jun 2020 by Ryan J | 8 min read

New Launch & Resale Condo Timeline: Everything You Need To Know

This is the final part of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below:…

24 Jun 2020 by Ryan J | 7 min read

13 Key Questions To Ask At A Showflat

When the salesperson at the showflat asks “do you have any questions?” you can immediately spot the first-time buyers.

23 Jun 2020 by Ryan J | 10 min read

When Should You Consider A Dual-Key Unit?

This is Part 16 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First…

20 Jun 2020 by Ryan J | 9 min read

Shoebox Units: Key Factors You Need To Consider

This is Part 15 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First…

19 Jun 2020 by Ryan J | 8 min read

The Essential Guide To Read And Compare A Floor Plan

This is Part 14 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First…

17 Jun 2020 by Ryan J | 10 min read