Could Prime CCR Condos Start Surging In Demand After Q3 2021? Overall home prices continued their steady upward pace in 2021; but property analysts have tipped private property prices to continue their rise as 2021 comes to a close. Prime region properties, which were lagging far behind fringe region counterparts, have… 10 Oct 2021 4 min read 0
7 Affordable Waterfront Condos And Cluster Houses In West Singapore Last week, I listed out 7 areas in which you can find waterfront HDBs (as well as tips for people looking to live by the water). As you can probably tell by my property hunt journey so far, I’m the… 7 Oct 2021 7 min read 4
7 Areas With Waterfront HDBs For Affordable Scenic Views + Useful Tips To Choose One Thanks to the stunning surge in COVID case numbers, it’s been a little trickier arranging property viewings as people are understandably wary about letting strangers in at the moment. (I’m not dying to mingle myself, at this point in time!)… 4 Oct 2021 9 min read 4
You Can Buy A House In Japan For Just $500. Here’s What You Need To Know Quite a number of Singaporeans dream of overseas properties, and a favourite aspiration is Japan. So with news of vacant Japanese homes going for around $500 – or even outright free in some cases – a number of locals may… 2 Oct 2021 7 min read 2
Parc Greenwich VS Ola EC Shootout: Which Should You Pick? Executive Condominiums (ECs) are the top choice for HDB upgraders; and right now two of the hottest names are Parc Greenwich and Ola. Situated in districts 28 and 19 respectively, both are fringe region properties with highly competitive price points…. 1 Oct 2021 8 min read 4
Property Market Update: Private Home Sales Dip, While Prices Keep Climbing (August 2021) 2021 continues to be an interesting year. First-time homeowners continue to keep their fingers crossed, hoping for a break; while at the same time sellers wonder if now’s the time to sell (if you sell high, you might buy high… 25 Sep 2021 6 min read 0
9 Often Overlooked Costs That Can Eat Into Your Condo Profits New homeowners often focus on the price of the property, but not the additional fees, stamp duties, and recurring charges. It’s a common mistake to think these “miscellaneous” costs don’t amount to much – in fact, they can sometimes be… 21 Sep 2021 7 min read 0
China’s Biggest Developer Evergrande Is $300 Billion In Debt: Here’s What Overseas Property Investors Need To Know Evergrande is China’s largest property developer and – at this point – possibly its largest real estate disaster. All of this has happened at a rapid pace – from red flags raised in 2018, to the risk of stalled construction… 16 Sep 2021 5 min read 1
Why Are Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) Headed For A Record High In 2021? Property prices really have gone up across all segments, even the extreme luxury end. Good class bungalows (GCBs) have been all the rage in 2021: from $144 million worth in transactions in 48 hours (in July), to news of tech… 15 Sep 2021 5 min read 0
10 Useful Tips First-Time Homebuyers Should Know Before Buying In 2021 It’s always a huge challenge when first-time homebuyers ask “what do I need to know?” The Singapore private property market is so unique, and so dynamic, that what you know today may not apply tomorrow; and there’s just so much… 11 Sep 2021 9 min read 0
Is Your New Launch Within A Popular Primary School Now? 122 New Projects Updated With The New Home-School Distance Changes One of the biggest concerns among home buyers is school proximity. Even if you don’t have children yourself, it’s well known that schools are part of the “secret sauce”, when it comes to future appreciation. Now that the Ministry of… 10 Sep 2021 6 min read 0
6 Major Upcoming Changes You Need To Know In The URA Master Plan In earlier articles, we’ve pointed out that the URA Master Plan is a critical factor in property planning. Beyond the confines of a given street or avenue, however, it also pays to know the big picture plans for a neighbourhood…. 9 Sep 2021 6 min read 2
7 Reasons Why Engaging Multiple Property Agents To Sell Your Home Is No Longer Helpful A common question, why trying to sell your home, is why you wouldn’t just let a few dozen agents try to help you. The first one to get the best deal wins. More agents, more listings, and more exposure –… 8 Sep 2021 7 min read 6
Moving From A Public Rental Flat To Home Ownership Is Not Easy. Here’s What It Takes. In his recent National Day rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted the increased number of people moving into public rental flats. While the number was highest in the Malay community, it’s worth noting that the number of renters… 6 Sep 2021 6 min read 0
4 Common But Surprisingly Complicated Seller Situations: How Would You Deal With It? Most people think selling a home is an easy task. It’s just listing your home online, showing people around your house, negotiating with multiple interested parties, and then signing on the dotted line. Easy peasy lemon squeezy, right? I’m not… 4 Sep 2021 8 min read 0
5 Reasons Why OCR Condos Are Dominating The Property Market In 2021 By now, property prices and transactions have been rising non-stop (barring Covid-19 measures) since January. As there’s been a general uptick in almost every market segment, it’s tempting to think that an owner-investor can “do no wrong” right now –… 2 Sep 2021 6 min read 0
Comparing Sentosa Cove Condos To District 9/10 Properties: How Much Cheaper Are They Today? The resurgence in Sentosa Cove condos, in August this year, is one of the more unexpected events in the property market. Besides a decade of decline, the combination of ABSD and weak rental prospects offered no silver lining. Despite this,… 31 Aug 2021 5 min read 0
How To Properly Plan Your Timeline When Upgrading To A Resale Condo (Move Once And Avoid ABSD) One of the main hassles of upgrading that many people don’t think about is the timeline. From getting the sale proceeds of your flat, to being able to move in on the right date, there’s always the risk that you… 28 Aug 2021 6 min read 0