If you are a young couple looking at your HDB BTO options, there is no doubt that you would have heard of the new Tengah HDB town. Dubbed the “Forest Town” the upcoming November launch is very much anticipated as…
BTO
Last year Singapore hit a record high of 17.4 million tourist arrivals. That is really rather impressive numbers judging from the fact that Singapore has only a population of about 5.7 million people. With such a huge influx of foreigners…
Rent
It is no secret that Singapore is a very small country. In case you did not know, the total land area of Singapore is only 721.5 square kilometres (as of 2017) making it the 192nd-largest country in the world. In…
Analysis
Subletting can be a big concern for any landlord, especially when it is done without prior knowledge or permission. However, there are always going to be tenants out there that are looking to sublet for different reasons. For example, the…
Rent
Renting in Singapore as a foreigner can sometimes be a bit daunting as there have been many complaints from tenants that rental in Singapore is generally more pro landlord. Annoying aspects of renting in Singapore from r/singapore Not to mention,…
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Given Singapore’s well known status of being the most expensive country in the world to own a car, it is not surprising that Singapore is also one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world. Some of the…
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The Interlace Condo was one of the most talked about condo launches in Singapore, partly because of its previous history (Gillman Heights) and its design reveal by renowned architect Ole Scheeren, who designed Duo Residences as well.
Condo Reviews
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24 May 2018
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The amount that you will have to pay for rental stamp duty is dependant on the average annual rent (AAR). So on any lease period of 4 years or less, it is just 0.4% of total rent for the period…
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Singapore may be a small country, but don’t let its small size fool you. Moving to a new country is never easy, hence many expats would usually choose to live within an expat community so the assimilation process is easier. If you…
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We all know that Singapore is a great place to live in. After all, Singapore did come first again in HSBC’s annual expat survey. If you have made your decision to come to Singapore to work, getting your rent sorted…
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“Singapore voted the best city to live in for Expats” “Singapore is the world’s most expensive city to live in for the fifth year in a row” With Singapore achieving both accolades in 2018, perhaps it is fitting that the…
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Singapore has been voted the world’s best destination for expats for the third year running. Does that surprise you? Perhaps us as locals living here have been spoilt by all the greenery and safe streets, but expats that come to…
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Most Singaporeans looking to rent their whole flat out tend to think only about the issue of finding tenants. Of course the marketing aspect is very important when it comes to any HDB subletting whole flat endeavors, but in a…
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One of the most commonly asked questions about rental in Singapore revolves around the rental deposit, and more specifically, how do you ensure that you get it back. So is this really an issue here and how do i go…
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19 Apr 2018
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As early as last year in December 2017, there were warnings of a possible oversupply of housing in Singapore from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). These concerns stemmed from the hot en bloc streak in 2018 (which currently still shows…
Property News
With the high prices of property in Singapore, it is no wonder that many Singaporeans turn to rental as a means to supplement their income or pay off their mortgage. In 2016, the number of HDB flats that were rented…
Rent
Around this time last year, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong cautioned resale HDB flat buyers that not all old HDB flats will automatically be eligible for the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS). This sparked a huge debate online and…
BTO
If you have been looking at buying a home in Singapore (and are Singaporean or a PR), chances are you would be considering an HDB resale flat. Taking the age old debate on resale HDB vs BTO out of the…
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