One of the main differences between HDB and private properties is the greater potential for en-bloc sales. In fact, some investors go out of their way to purchase older properties; not only is the cost lower (and sometimes higher rental…
Property Investment Insights
Huge grounds in River Valley Irwell Hill Residences offers a very spacious ground with a good entry price, especially if we consider this to be in the CCR. But it does come at a cost of more traffic noise. Project:…
New Launch Condo Reviews
I have to be brutally honest here. Your home is not the only one in the market. There are plenty of choices available and buyers can be nitpick on the smallest of issues and walk away. I have seen this…
Property Advice
With Covid-19 still hampering the economy, some homeowners may be opting for prudence; that could mean getting a larger resale flat, instead of a condo. But if your intent is still to upgrade to private housing at some point, then…
Property Picks
In light of the latest launch in District 5, One-North Eden (the first launch in 14 years to the area), we’ve decided to look at some of the resale options that you could possibly look at in the vicinity. We…
On The Market
Hougang Capeview was launched in the November 2011 BTO exercise.
Back then, some people were complaining about this launch being “so ulu” and “near a reservoir”.
HDB Reviews
Expat enclaves are an unofficial part of the Singapore real estate industry; but that doesn’t change the reality on the ground. Some parts of our island are just more popular among groups of foreigners than others. Whether you’re a foreigner…
Rental Market
This article below by The Business Times provided a look on the practice of commission cashback – or better known as agents sharing new launch commissions with their buyer. The reason this happens? Developers have to sell their units but…
Property Market Commentary
Let’s roll back time to the year 2017. You are a savvy property investor, and have realised that the property market has bottomed out. So you believe it is now the right time to start buying your investment property. You’ve…
Property Market Commentary
Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) has turned the area into a new commercial hub, and a major property hot spot. Unfortunately, it may be tough for a new investor to get a piece of the action now; prices in Paya Lebar…
Property Picks
One of the biggest advantages of HDB flats is their low cost, in comparison to the potential rental income. In terms of gross rental yield, the typical mass-market condo averages two to three per cent per annum (as of 2021)….
Property Trends
Just this week, HDB has put out tender documents regarding four sites for housing. As these sites are in mature areas, there’s already a buzz about which of them hold the most promise. The sites are in Balestier, Bedok, Jurong…
Property News
It’s Wednesday – time for another issue of Units Of The Week. This week, our focus is on properties in District 9 (which has recently seemingly lost its shine towards the new and improved District 7). Still, let’s not forget…
On The Market
If Natura Loft sounds familiar to you, it could be because it has been making headlines for minting million dollar HDBs.
HDB Reviews
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30 Mar 2021
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Project Case Study: Principal Garden Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges They Faced First Consultation As per usual, we like to use the first consultation to share more on the current state of the property market. We get that some clients…
Investor Case Studies
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29 Mar 2021
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There’s a terrible assumption that, if you can afford a condo, you can afford to own a car. But sometimes it isn’t really just a question of affordability but of convenience. For example, you may have the luxury of a…
Property Picks
It’s certainly been some time since our last buyer story, but nonetheless we have quite an interesting feature this week. This time, we look at the first-home purchase of Andy (not his real name). What’s unusual about this case is…
Homeowner Stories
There’s a list of “coffee shop complaints” that we hear all the time, from the rising cost of food, to whether PSLE is a terrible idea. A perennial favourite on the list is the issue of housing affordability, especially in…
Property Investment Insights
