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 attention to the property market; and that they “don’t want to see the property market run ahead of the underlying… 22 Jan 2021 7 min read 0
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 hub, an area where housing options have been few to date; and we won’t be too surprised if investors and… 16 Jan 2021 5 min read 1
All The New Launch Condo Updates For 2021 It’s still early days in 2021, but it doesn’t look as if the property train will be slowing down much (we’ve detailed it more here). 2020 has ended with private residential prices rising by 2.2% for the whole of 2020,… 13 Jan 2021 7 min read 1
Choosing Between A Cluster Home Or Landed? Here Are 7 Questions To Ask Yourself You’ve viewed penthouses, five-bedder condo units, and all the largest property types out there. Still, there just isn’t anything with enough room. It’s time to look at landed properties, which are as big as they come. This is also when… 12 Jan 2021 7 min read 0
Positive Cash Flow Property: Here’s All You Need To Know Singaporeans have a lot of confidence in appreciating property values; and of late they’ve seen more proof than ever; it’s stunning how property prices have managed to keep climbing despite Covid-19. But just because property prices are rising on the… 8 Jan 2021 6 min read 0
Why OCR Condos Might Dominate Rental Markets In 2021 A short while ago we pondered whether the Singapore rental market could stay its course. Given the impact of Covid-19, our rental market has held up remarkably well; at this point simply maintaining rental income / yields can be considered… 5 Jan 2021 5 min read 0
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 private property market, however, the saying over the past year has been “Where is the opportunity?” Despite the pandemic, not… 4 Jan 2021 7 min read 0
6 Things To Prepare If You’re Buying A Home In 2021 One of the worst feelings is to have finally found your dream home, and then being forced to walk away because your financing is uncertain. Or perhaps you’ve put down the booking fee and signed the papers, only to realise… 2 Jan 2021 5 min read 0
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 right for the roller-coaster year of 2020, which was unprecedented for the Singapore property market: from a never-before Circuit Breaker… 31 Dec 2020 10 min read 0
Should You Keep Your HDB Flat To Rent Out After Buying A Condo? We recently received this particularly interesting question: Do you think it is worth to pay ABSD for second property (condo) and keep the first property (HDB) for a rental income? While that does mean incurring Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD),… 30 Dec 2020 7 min read 0
2020 Year-End Checklist For Your Property Investment So you’ve owned a home, or perhaps even a second property, for quite some time. In the eyes of many, this leaves you set for life; but you probably know the truth by now: it’s not as simple as sitting… 29 Dec 2020 8 min read 0
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 in the background. Resale condos have avoided the limelight despite sales volumes hitting a two-year high back in August, and… 26 Dec 2020 6 min read 0
Will Singapore’s Rental Market Maintain Its Resilience In 2021? If you’re like most landlords this year, you’d have felt a deep sense of relief the moment the Tenancy Agreement was signed; even if it’s less than you expected. Rental rates, like property prices, have so far shown some resilience… 22 Dec 2020 6 min read 2
9 Low-cost Methods To Retain Tenants During Covid-19 The mental image that Singaporeans have of landlords is all wrong. If you’re like most people who have a second property to rent out, you’ll know what we mean: everyone visualises you as a towkay who can sit back and… 18 Dec 2020 7 min read 2
Should You “Sell One, Buy Two”, Or Just Buy A Bigger Condo Unit? With a bumper crop of resale flats hitting the market, and prices rising across the board, it seems the Singapore private property market is in upgrading mode; and so much for the coronavirus. This inevitably brings up the upgrading trend… 12 Dec 2020 7 min read 4
Can Singaporeans Really Afford Their Properties During Covid-19? Last year, MAS issued cautions as new launches grew, side-lining resale units. Then the re-issue of Options To Purchase (OTPs) came to an end, ostensibly because it could contribute to “property fever”. As of yesterday, MAS has directly advised prudence… 8 Dec 2020 6 min read 0
How Do We Deal With The “Unfairness” Of Prime Region HDB Flats? Before you fork out $20,000 or $30,000 in Cash Over Valuation (COV), you should pay close attention to what National Development Minister Desmond Lee has been saying. Amid various discussions on Covid-19, mortgages, and help for the construction industry, the… 1 Dec 2020 5 min read 0
What Should You Check When Buying A Tenanted Property In Singapore? You’ve found the ideal property that’s five minutes from work and the children’s school, but there’s just one issue: a tenant is living there, and his lease only expires almost 10 months from now. That’s a long time to wait… 29 Nov 2020 7 min read 0