Welcome to the first issue of Units Of The Week for 2021! This week, we have decided to showcase the nicest units that we’ve come across in District 3 – with a good mix of both condo and HDB options…
Units Of The Week
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…
Rent
“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…
Commentary
2020 left a number of disappointed BTO flat applicants, as mature areas like Tampines, Bishan, and Toa Payoh were snapped up at launch. If you’re one of these though, it’s not over yet: before you give in and buy a…
BTO
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…
Buying
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…
Commentary
- 31 Dec 2020
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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),…
Investment
Time flies doesn’t it? While this year may have been a year to forget for many, 2020 has still flashed past so quickly, and we are now at the last issue of UOTW for the year! Since the launch of…
Units Of The Week
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…
Investment
- 29 Dec 2020
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The Pinnacle@Duxton is way more liveable than most might think, with facilities that give it added attraction.
HDB Reviews
- 28 Dec 2020
- 48 min read
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Did you know that lobsters were once prison food? What we now see as a delectable, decadent treat was actually once termed as the “cockroaches of the sea” because it was just over abundant. And it wasn’t just prison food,…
Condo Reviews
- 27 Dec 2020
- 18 min read
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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…
Commentary
A uniquely-designed project in the East NYON is great for those who want to live in a development that is sets itself apart by being unique in design, as well as being close to both work (given its proximity to…
New Launch Reviews
- 23 Dec 2020
- 37 min read
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This week in Units Of The Week, we take an interest in a District that has a particular neighbourhood which has often been the butt of jokes of Singaporeans in recent years. Yes, you’ve guessed it – it’s none other…
Units Of The Week
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…
Rent
For those who love freehold boutiques Despite having fewer facilities given its size, Myra is great for those seeking exclusivity with just 85 units here. Its freehold status also lures those who looking to pass on their property to the…
New Launch Reviews
- 21 Dec 2020
- 32 min read
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Now that you’re upgrading from your HDB, your fur kid finally has some room to run around; or you can finally adopt a massive doggo that’s twice the size of your spouse. But while there are no HDB-like restrictions on…
Property Picks
- 19 Dec 2020
- 10 min read
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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…
Rent
