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How Much Does A Property’s Age Affect Its Rental Income And Yield?

One of the reasons to buy an older property is supposedly good rental yield. As the theory goes, tenants will still pay around the same rental rate (they don’t care about the remaining lease), while the cost of the property…

Rent

• 5 Aug 2020
• 5 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #22

This week we have the usual mix of properties to showcase, from a massive 2 bedroom apartment in the CBD to a penthouse living in the East. But if we had to choose a favourite? The Binjai Park walk-up apartment…

Units Of The Week

• 4 Aug 2020
• 4 min read
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Should You Upgrade To A Condo, Or Just A Bigger Resale Flat?

So your five year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) is up, and you know what the whole internet screams at you to do: upgrade! Sell one, buy two! Buy a prime district condo, it’s more affordable than you think! Etc. Except…

Commentary

• 1 Aug 2020
• 6 min read
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4 Insider Tips To Buying Property In Singapore

“Overwhelming…” “Stressful…” Ask anyone about buying property in Singapore and I can assure you, these would usually be the first few words that come out of their mouth.  Because buying a home isn’t like buying a fridge from Harvey Norman. …

Buying

• 31 Jul 2020
• 5 min read
• 2

Is It Really A Buyer’s Market Right Now?

 “Covid-19 = economic downturn = desperate sellers”.  This seems to be the common assumption right now in Singapore’s real estate market. A report released earlier this month that’s often cited is the 1.1 per cent decline in private home prices….

Commentary

• 29 Jul 2020
• 6 min read
• 0

5 Condos With The Best Rental Yield And Lowest Maintenance Fees

You’ve bought your first condo unit for rental income, and all the numbers seem in order – you have your tenant, they’re paying the utilities, and the property taxes are more than covered.  Then three months in, the maintenance bill…

Property Picks

• 28 Jul 2020
• 4 min read
• 0

Spanish Village Review: A Rustic Courtyard Retreat (With Road Noise)

A Spanish-inspired old condo with bountiful space set on elevated grounds.

Condo Reviews

• 28 Jul 2020
• 18 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #21

This week, we’re looking at a good mix of properties (at least, as much as variety as we can within the 5 weekly properties). As usual, we have one or two penthouses to show you, and a rather well kept…

Units Of The Week

• 27 Jul 2020
• 4 min read
• 0

10 Entryway Items For A Stylish Welcome Home

With the size of units in Singapore shrinking as time goes by, having an entryway into the home is becoming increasingly less common as well. Many of the new launch units will have done away with an entryway completely, with…

Design

• 27 Jul 2020
• 6 min read
• 0

We Ranked Every District By Their Cluster Housing vs Landed Price Gap – Here’s What We Found

I recently sat down with some of our writers to piece together an article on the elusive Cluster Housing sector. In that article, we analysed a jaw-dropping 25 years of Cluster Housing Price Trends amongst a number of rather intriguing…

Analysis

• 26 Jul 2020
• 12 min read
• 4

Daintree Residence Review: Serene Rooftop Gardens

Daintree Residence offers a compelling option for those looking at an own stay project in Upper Bukit Timah.

New Launch Reviews

• 25 Jul 2020
• 27 min read
• 0

5 Condo Picks For Integrated Developments

Live near a shopping mall? Take a whole train ride just to eat what you want? The day is coming when these will be quaint, amusing ideas. These days, the idea is practically live on top of the mall or…

Property Picks

• 23 Jul 2020
• 7 min read
• 2

What To Look For In An Older Condo Before You Buy

New launch condos have a lot of psychological appeal, until you hear the horror stories – like Laurel Tree and Sycamore Tree condos going unfinished, or the $32 million lawsuit over defects at The Seaview.  Or maybe you’d love to…

Buying

• 22 Jul 2020
• 6 min read
• 14

The Scotts Tower Review: A Designer Building With Vertical Neighbourhoods

A stylishly designed exterior with great views.

Condo Reviews

• 22 Jul 2020
• 26 min read
• 2

Should You Rent To Multiple Tenants Or A Master Tenant?

You have your property all ready to rent out. You’ve reviewed the listing photographs, you’ve read the rules twenty times over, and you’ve gone through the Tenancy Agreements you’re going to use. But if you’re like most new landlords, you’ll…

Rent

• 21 Jul 2020
• 7 min read
• 0

10 Kitchen Accessories For A Stylish Kitchen

If we had to settle on a positive that has come out of the Coronavirus situation, a clear winner would be the additional time that we all now have on our hands. By working from home and cutting out all…

Design

• 21 Jul 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #20

This week, we’ve a mix of different properties to present to you. From a stunning penthouse with one of the highest viewpoints in Singapore to older developments that feature stylish interiors accompanied by picturesque views, it’s quite the varied selection…

Units Of The Week

• 20 Jul 2020
• 4 min read
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How ABSD Deadlines Can Negate Your New Launch Discounts

It’s practically a guaranteed profit. That’s what you’ll often hear at a VIP preview or the first phase of a new launch. Buy the unit now at a seven to 10 per cent discount, and when the “normal” price is…

Analysis

• 19 Jul 2020
• 5 min read
• 2