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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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6 Often Overlooked Factors When Upgrading From An HDB To A Condo In 2021

When it comes to upgrading your HDB, one of the main concerns is whether to buy a new home first, or sell your existing place first. There are pros and cons to both; and while you may have heard the…

• 24 Aug 2021
• 6 min read
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New EC vs MOP EC vs Privatised EC: Which Is Right For You?

Through our different social media channels, we are able to see on the ground what is the sentiment when it comes to Executive Condominiums (ECs). Some people will insist that only resale ECs are worth buying. Others will only want…

• 23 Aug 2021
• 6 min read
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New Private Home Sales Surged In July, Despite Viewing Restrictions: Here’s Why

You’d think that, with the return to Phase II restrictions, the number of property sales in July would be lower. As proof that nothing is truly predictable in real estate, we’ve seen the opposite. The number of private home sales…

• 20 Aug 2021
• 5 min read
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Is The New DBS Reverse Mortgage Loan Good For Asset-Rich, Cash-Poor Retirees?

DBS and CPF have tied up, to create the new DBS Home Equity Income Loan. This helps older Singaporeans to monetise their property assets, without having to sell. The concept behind this loan isn’t new (banks have tried selling reverse…

• 17 Aug 2021
• 6 min read
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5 Top Selling New Launch Condos Of Q2 2021

Buyers can’t seem to catch a break in 2021. Just when they’d hoped a return to Phase II might slow the pace, the opposite has happened: transaction volumes and prices have started to creep up. For those waiting in the…

• 16 Aug 2021
• 7 min read
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What Will Happen To The Resale Condo Market For The Rest Of 2021?

For a brief moment in May and June, resale condo volumes started to fall from record highs. It was a glimmer of hope for homebuyers who are truly looking for an own stay option. That hope was dashed when the…

• 15 Aug 2021
• 5 min read
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6 New Launch Condos With Actual Price Decreases In 2021

The news is rife about Pasir Ris 8, and it may seem like prices are only going one way – up. Amid all the positivity, however, we have a little beacon of hope: some projects have seen lowered, rather than…

• 14 Aug 2021
• 8 min read
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