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We Bought Our First Home On Carousell: Here’s What We Learnt

The digital aspects of Singapore’s private property market have grown to new proportions – from a time when people didn’t trust online listings, to today when you can buy a house by tapping on your phone. In this week’s property…

Homeowner Stories

• 16 Apr 2021
• 6 min read
• 0

The Crest Condo Review: Giant Pool + Bigger Than Usual Units

‘Life peaks at the top’. Now that’s a slogan that befits The Crest in more ways than one.

Condo Reviews

• 15 Apr 2021
• 22 min read
• 3

Are Properties Near Desker Road Investment-worthy? 5 Crucial Points To Know

While it’s not as flamboyant as Geylang, many Singaporeans may also know that Desker Road is a red-light area. But as areas like Bugis* and Keong Saik Road demonstrate, these locations can clean up over time. And when they do,…

Property Advice

• 14 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #58

While we’ve been highlighting different districts in the past few issues, this week we’ve decided to do something different in light of the trend of homeowners looking for bigger spaces to live in. Although many people will be moving back…

On The Market

• 14 Apr 2021
• 6 min read
• 0

When Should You Consider Using A Home Equity Loan? Here Are 6 Reasons To Do So

You’ve seen the ads, or maybe had it suggested by a mortgage banker or two: take out a home equity loan, and you could be sitting on a six-digit pile of cash a few months later. Sounds too good to…

Property Advice

• 13 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

13 Top Rental-Yielding Condos Near Grade A Office Hubs

Remember when being “near the office” almost always meant living near the CBD? That’s less of a certainty these days; and the Circuit Breaker in 2020 could be the final catalyst. The plans to decentralise the CBD were made as…

Property Picks

• 12 Apr 2021
• 11 min read
• 2

4 Key Issues To Consider If You Are Planning For A 2nd Property

While the term “asset progression” is used loosely these days, one thing should be clear: there’s a huge difference between planning to sell and upgrade (e.g., moving from a flat to a condo), versus actually wanting to own multiple properties….

Property Advice

• 11 Apr 2021
• 6 min read
• 0

Is It Worth Buying A Property Before It Goes En-Bloc? We Look At Past Data And What You Need To Know

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

• 10 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

Irwell Hill Residences Review: Surprisingly Expansive Grounds + Good Entry Price

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

• 9 Apr 2021
• 40 min read
• 0

4 Essential Tips To Get Your Home Ready To Sell In 2021

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

• 8 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

Where To Find The Cheapest 5-room HDB Flats In Singapore

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

• 7 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
• 2

Units Of The Week Issue #57

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

• 7 Apr 2021
• 6 min read
• 0

Hougang Capeview Review: Great Unblocked River Views + Amenities

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

• 6 Apr 2021
• 30 min read
• 0

5 Expat Enclaves And Their Rental Rates + All-Inclusive Rental Rates List

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

• 5 Apr 2021
• 10 min read
• 0

The Trend of Commission Cashback – Why It Happens And Why It Can Be Harmful

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

• 4 Apr 2021
• 5 min read
• 4

PPVC Construction : Why It Matters For Investors (The Good, Bad, And Ugly)

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

• 3 Apr 2021
• 5 min read
• 5

5 Highest-Yielding Paya Lebar Condos (For Under $1.4 Million)

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

• 2 Apr 2021
• 6 min read
• 2

Is It Worth Buying A Resale HDB For Rental Income? Top 10 HDB Towns By Rental Yield

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

• 1 Apr 2021
• 5 min read
• 0