Opinion

Units Of The Week Issue #16

Singapore has officially “opened” up, and things are slowly going back to normal. At the very least, where the property is involved – showflat and resale viewings are now allowed! While virtual tours and videos have certainly been a good…

• 22 Jun 2020
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Anything Is Possible Until It Is Not – The Dangers of Procrastination

“Am I on track?” is a question you should ask yourself at regular intervals. Knowing the money you have and where it is going is the core of a financial plan. And by the time you reach your 40s and…

• 22 Jun 2020
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An RHB Analyst View Of The Singapore Property Market (Post Covid-19): A Recap

As we head into the second phase of the circuit breaker in Singapore, things are looking to be slightly more positive in the near future.  Retail shops are gradually reopening, bubble tea shops are back, and to the delight of…

• 19 Jun 2020
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29 Completed “New” Condos With Ready To Move In Units

A big reason why many people look to resale condos when looking for a new home is because of their timeline. While staying in a spanking new development is definitely always an attraction, not everyone is willing to rent for…

• 16 Jun 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #15

We’ve had multiple requests this week from readers looking to move with specific requirements – new condo units that are ready, or close to ready for move in. In light of that, here are some condos that have already been…

• 15 Jun 2020
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Why Developer Discounts Doesn’t Always Mean A Good Deal

Everybody loves a good deal – even the rich.

• 10 Jun 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #14

This week, we decided to focus on well designed (which of course, is totally subjective), ready to move in houses. So even if you cannot view physically during this phase 2 of the circuit breaker period, hopefully some of these…

• 8 Jun 2020
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Is An Executive Condo Still Worth It: An Analysis of 53 ECs

Just 2 years ago in 2018, a record was broken in the realm of executive condos in Singapore.  There was a big commotion about this Sumang Walk purchase – and with good reason too.  It broke the record for the…

• 2 Jun 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #13

And before you know it, it has been nearly 2 months since the first implementation of the circuit breaker. As we enter into the three-phase gradual resumption of life, let’s hope that resale buyers are soon able to start viewing…

• 1 Jun 2020
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GuocoLand Developer Review: A Detailed Look And Analysis

Here is everything you need to know about GuocoLand.

• 25 May 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #12

For those celebrating the public holiday today, Selamat Hari Raya! We know most people were looking forward to a gradual reopening of businesses in Singapore, with Real Estate being one of them – but it was not to be. It’s…

• 25 May 2020
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The Allure Of Older Properties: Who Are Buying These Places?

“LEASE DECAY”, the ad screams, “DID YOU KNOW YOUR HDB VALUE IS $0 IN THE END, OMG”. It’s probably one of several dozen that you’ve seen on your Facebook feed, or something you’ve had screamed at you by some video…

• 24 May 2020
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Top Condo Picks for Singles Wanting to Live Near the CBD

It’s safe to say that being able to work from home was just a pipe dream not too long ago. But now that most companies can see that productivity is not affected, working from home could be a new reality…

• 21 May 2020
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How To React During Any Crisis – So You Can Thrive

I was a rookie real estate agent in 2008 – during the Great Financial Crash (GFC). I was only in my 2nd year in the business. I saw fortunes being made and lost during that crisis.  So, you know the…

• 19 May 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #11

It’s Monday, and we’re back to our weekly recap of some of the distinctive units that we’ve come across. This week, we decided to look more closely at cluster landed houses – given the number of questions asked about it…

• 18 May 2020
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34 New Launches Most Likely To Have Developer Discounts

You might have seen this recent article on developer prices: “Half of developers likely to cut prices of Singapore new launches.” While it sounds like developers are going to be releasing developer discounts soon, a closer read reveals that these…

• 16 May 2020
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Renting To Student Tenants: Top Condo Picks

A lot of Singapore’s universities are not in the most accessible places (hello, NUS). Trying to find a condo as a student (because it’s apparently easier to win the lottery than find lodging on campus these days) often involves some…

• 15 May 2020
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Loss Aversion: Why Do People Fail To Act During Downturns

You’ve probably heard these phrases countless times: “Be Fearful when others are Greedy; and be Greedy when others are Fearful.” OR “Times of Crisis represent times of Opportunity.” Afterall, one of the strongest fundamentals of savvy investing is to ‘buy…

• 15 May 2020
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