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PPVC Construction : Why It Matters For Investors (The Good, Bad, And Ugly)

Let’s roll back time to the year 2017.  You are a savvy property investor, and have realised that the property…

3 Apr 2021 by Sean | 6 min read

4 Potential New Housing Sites Cleared (Balestier, Bedok, Jurong, Toa Payoh): Which Will Be Best?

Just this week, HDB has put out tender documents regarding four sites for housing. As these sites are in mature…

31 Mar 2021 by Ryan J | 7 min read

Why Old, Strata Malls Matter More Than You Think

Queensway Shopping Centre, Katong Shopping Centre, Golden Mile Tower…these old malls are often disregarded, or even considered eyesores. When it…

25 Mar 2021 by Ryan J | 8 min read

SERS: What Is It, Where Has It Happened, And What Are Your Odds?

The Selective En-Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) is often considered the next big “HDB lottery winner”, next to a central region…

14 Mar 2021 by Ryan J | 6 min read

Why ABSD For Developers Needs To Be Tweaked And How It Affects You As A Home Buyer

Most home buyers are familiar with the concept of Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) as it applies to them. What’s…

12 Mar 2021 by Ryan J | 8 min read

URA Changes Development Charges: What Does It Mean To Property Buyers?

For most home buyers, Development Charges (DC) are not something we’d consider important. This is something the property developers pay…

1 Mar 2021 by Ryan J | 8 min read

Humility Is The Greatest Investment Strategy. Here’re 5 Reasons Why.

I listened to the story with fascination as the property agent shared with me the story about how his seller…

24 Feb 2021 by Aidah | 9 min read

What’s Behind The Surge Of New Launch Condo Purchases In January 2021?

At this point, the prediction of new cooling measures may have become a self-fulfilling prophecy. New condo sales surged month-on-month,…

16 Feb 2021 by Ryan J | 7 min read

URA Is Asking Questions About Property Agent Commissions; Here’s How It Could Affect You

Property developers have been grumbling of late, and we’re not talking about potential new cooling measures. The gripe has been…

9 Feb 2021 by Ryan J | 7 min read

Are Shoebox Units A Good Retirement Option? Here Are The Pros And Cons

To most Singaporeans, the term “shoebox unit” or “compact unit” is synonymous with property investment. Indeed, renting out a one-bedder…

6 Feb 2021 by Ryan J | 9 min read

5 Common Scenarios In A Divorce Settlement: How Your Property Will Be Divided

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, marriages go wrong. In an ideal scenario, everyone involved parts ways amicably. In a realistic…

5 Feb 2021 by Ryan J | 11 min read

CCR Condos Are Showing Signs Of An Improvement; Here’s Why

Following the results of Q4 2020, Core Central Region (CCR) condo sales and prices have been raising eyebrows. Prices appear…

29 Jan 2021 by Ryan J | 9 min read

Are Sentosa Cove Bungalows Really Seeing A Turnaround?

If you’ve been reading the news lately, you may be surprised to hear about the “wave of regional buyers” that…

25 Jan 2021 by Ryan J | 7 min read

Could We See More Property Cooling Measures In 2021?

In an “oh no” moment on 18th January, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said the government is paying close…

22 Jan 2021 by Ryan J | 8 min read

How Does Normanton Park’s Former “No-sale License” Matter To Buyers?

Normanton Park is shaping up to be one of the hot launches of 2021. It’s close to the One-North tech…

16 Jan 2021 by Ryan J | 7 min read

Why HDB And Private Home Prices Are Still Projected To Rise In 2021

“Crisis is opportunity”, we’ve heard time and again about Covid-19, the Global Financial Crisis, etc. For those eyeing the Singapore…

4 Jan 2021 by Ryan J | 8 min read

The Singapore Property Market 2020: Key Highlights And Trends

There’s a saying that there are decades when nothing happens, and there are weeks when decades happen. That feels about…

31 Dec 2020 by Ryan J | 14 min read

Resale Condos Were Underrated In 2020, But Might Take The Spotlight In 2021

You’ve been seeing one new launch after another for 2020; so it’s not surprising you may have missed the trend…

26 Dec 2020 by Ryan J | 8 min read