For many Singaporeans – heck, for many people across the world – paying off the mortgage early is a common aspiration. We get it too: most of us don’t like the thought of owing money, especially on something as major…
Property Market Commentary
Since 2020, property prices have been rising across the board. It’s not entirely surprising given the Covid-19 situation that many investors see the Singapore private property market as a safe haven, particularly in such times. What is unexpected has been…
Rental Market
Tiong Bahru flats have made headlines for its steep prices despite its relatively low lease remaining. A Straits Times article published in August 2020 highlighted a $1.1 million dollar 4-room flat that transacted despite having just 51 years left on…
Property Investment Insights
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16 May 2021
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12 min read
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Make no mistake, China is big in many ways. It has a population of 1.412 billion people, and it has the 4th largest geographical area in the world. Comparatively, Singapore is ranked the 20th smallest country in the world (by…
Property Market Commentary
When it comes to new launches, finding a total price of under $1.3 million is easy enough; but it often comes at the cost of living space. Most of the time, you’d end up with a squeezy 1+1 or two-bedder…
Property Picks
Ask anyone what are the biggest factors that affect a property’s value and you’ll probably hear these three words. Location location location. Sure, but that’s probably as obvious an answer as to who the best football player on the planet…
Property Investment Insights
“Buy new launch, sure make money!” You may have heard of this statement before, whether it’s unsolicited advice from your friends, family, or from agents trying to push a new launch unit to you. And why not? This belief is…
Property Investment Insights
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12 May 2021
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13 min read
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It’s probably no secret right now that there is a trend for bigger homes as families adjust to a new normal. This week, we look at some older properties (what’s new), with bigger living spaces for families looking for more…
On The Market
There are some condos that have names that are just aptly named of what it represents. Be it luxurious, a resort-vibe, or a nature infused estate – that first impression is already built from the get-go.
Condo Reviews
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11 May 2021
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20 min read
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From the long wait for Permanent Resident (PR) status, to the process of house hunting, finding an HDB flat can be a challenge. But this week we spoke to A, who recently managed to find a new home with a…
Homeowner Stories
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10 May 2021
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10 min read
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I recently learned that Bugatti has created a USD$300,000 pool table. Yes, a pool table that costs as much as a HDB flat in Singapore – let that sink in. To be fair, it isn’t all about being flash. It’s…
Property Picks
“Instant Millionaire From Collective Sale” With headlines such as the above, is it really any surprise that Singaporeans are always after properties that have en bloc potential? That collective sale windfall is something that always grabs the attention, and even…
Property Picks
One of the most overlooked groups of buyers is Singaporeans with foreign spouses. From stamp duty rates to housing type restrictions, this group faces more headaches than the typical home buyer. Did you know that as of 2019, nearly 1…
Property Advice
A CBD condo that’s near both the MRT and a mall One Bernam’s strategic location in the CBD makes it a strong contender for those who work in the area, but not necessarily families looking for a tranquil place with…
New Launch Condo Reviews
If you want a BTO flat these days, it can feel like there are flaming hoops to jump through. Coupled with oversubscribed flats and recent Covid-19 construction delays, you may be better off looking for a resale flat instead. “But…
Property Picks
Now that it’s May, it’s quite crazy to think that we are more than a third of the way through 2021 – where has all that time gone!? In that span of time, we’ve seen the property market really move,…
On The Market
Singapore’s property market is booming, with resale flat prices at eight-year-highs, and private home prices rising for four straight quarters. Coupled with job worries over Covid-19, and construction delays, all of this poses a problem for young, first-time home buyers….
Property Market Commentary
For some homeowners, there is this strong belief that engaging multiple agents to market their home will be a great idea. “Since there are so many agents available and willing to take up my listing – why not I cast…
Property Advice
