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Is An Executive Condo Still Worth It: An Analysis of 53 ECs

Just 2 years ago in 2018, a record was broken in the realm of executive condos in Singapore.  There was a big commotion about this Sumang Walk purchase – and with good reason too.  It broke the record for the…

Property Investment Insights

• 2 Jun 2020
• 10 min read
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The Essential Guide to Seller Stamp Duty

The term ‘SSD’ is something we hear all the time.  That said, it’s also one of those terms that we don’t usually have a complete clue about till we find ourselves fidgeting nervously and nodding sheepishly in a conversation centered…

Property Advice

• 1 Jun 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #13

And before you know it, it has been nearly 2 months since the first implementation of the circuit breaker. As we enter into the three-phase gradual resumption of life, let’s hope that resale buyers are soon able to start viewing…

On The Market

• 1 Jun 2020
• 4 min read
• 0

Should I Rent? Or Should I Buy? (Part I)

A home purchase.  The biggest financial investment you’ll probably make in your life. …Which, if not careful, may also turn into your biggest financial liability. Man isn’t that a dark way to start this article. As a younger home-hunter, I…

Property Advice

• 30 May 2020
• 8 min read
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Getting Your Child Into A Top Primary School And Finding Your Dream Home: Here’s How This Tool Can Help

“Successfully enrolling your child into the top primary schools in Singapore is akin to winning 4D… followed by TOTO.” It might sound incredulous, but ask any parent that has been through the rigmarole of getting their child into primary school…

Property Advice

• 29 May 2020
• 10 min read
• 2

How Much Income Do You Need To Get A Home Loan / Mortgage?

This is Part 3 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You Borrow…

Property Advice

• 29 May 2020
• 7 min read
• 3

How Much Can You Borrow For A Home Loan / Mortgage?

This is Part 2 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You Borrow…

Property Advice

• 29 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 0

Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage

Always get your Approval-in-Principle first.

Property Advice

• 28 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 0

Here’s What You Can Do If Your Condo TOP Is Delayed

You’re supposed to move in next month, but then Covid-19 struck. Or maybe your condo’s main contractor has gone bust, setting back the timeline while the developer scrambles to find a new one. In extreme cases, like with Sycamore Tree…

Property Advice

• 26 May 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

GuocoLand Developer Review: A Detailed Look And Analysis

Here is everything you need to know about GuocoLand.

Property Market Commentary

• 25 May 2020
• 9 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #12

For those celebrating the public holiday today, Selamat Hari Raya! We know most people were looking forward to a gradual reopening of businesses in Singapore, with Real Estate being one of them – but it was not to be. It’s…

On The Market

• 25 May 2020
• 4 min read
• 0

The Allure Of Older Properties: Who Are Buying These Places?

“LEASE DECAY”, the ad screams, “DID YOU KNOW YOUR HDB VALUE IS $0 IN THE END, OMG”. It’s probably one of several dozen that you’ve seen on your Facebook feed, or something you’ve had screamed at you by some video…

Property Market Commentary

• 24 May 2020
• 5 min read
• 4

Here’s How Much I Made In My First Year As A Property Agent (Complete Breakdown)

Google property agent income and just take a look at the number of results that is out there. It’s an often talked about topic in the media as well.  Whether it be property agents pulling in the big bucks.. ..or…

Property Market Commentary

• 23 May 2020
• 6 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Home Flooring Costs

Given that it’s just something to walk on, you wouldn’t think flooring is a huge cost. But in some renovations, flooring alone can account for as much as a tenth of the overall renovations; and if there’s a delay, about…

Property Advice

• 22 May 2020
• 9 min read
• 0

The Other Owners Agreed To An En-bloc Right After I Moved In: Now What?

You could see from the dated exterior that the condo was old. Perhaps your property agent, or even the mortgage banker, made a face when they saw the remaining lease. But whatever the case, the old property was perfect for…

Property Advice

• 22 May 2020
• 5 min read
• 10

Top Condo Picks for Singles Wanting to Live Near the CBD

It’s safe to say that being able to work from home was just a pipe dream not too long ago. But now that most companies can see that productivity is not affected, working from home could be a new reality…

Property Picks

• 21 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 1

How To React During Any Crisis – So You Can Thrive

I was a rookie real estate agent in 2008 – during the Great Financial Crash (GFC). I was only in my 2nd year in the business. I saw fortunes being made and lost during that crisis.  So, you know the…

Homeowner Stories

• 19 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #11

It’s Monday, and we’re back to our weekly recap of some of the distinctive units that we’ve come across. This week, we decided to look more closely at cluster landed houses – given the number of questions asked about it…

On The Market

• 18 May 2020
• 4 min read
• 0