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How To Pick The Right-sized Rental Unit For Renting Out

When you first bought your rental unit, it was all so simple: it’s a few hundred metres from the MRT, in a central location, and working expatriates would be lining up to rent. But then reality sinks in: You’re losing…

Rental Market

• 18 May 2020
• 5 min read
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34 New Launches Most Likely To Have Developer Discounts

You might have seen this recent article on developer prices: “Half of developers likely to cut prices of Singapore new launches.” While it sounds like developers are going to be releasing developer discounts soon, a closer read reveals that these…

Property Picks

• 16 May 2020
• 3 min read
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Renting To Student Tenants: Top Condo Picks

A lot of Singapore’s universities are not in the most accessible places (hello, NUS). Trying to find a condo as a student (because it’s apparently easier to win the lottery than find lodging on campus these days) often involves some…

Property Picks

• 15 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 0

Loss Aversion: Why Do People Fail To Act During Downturns

You’ve probably heard these phrases countless times: “Be Fearful when others are Greedy; and be Greedy when others are Fearful.” OR “Times of Crisis represent times of Opportunity.” Afterall, one of the strongest fundamentals of savvy investing is to ‘buy…

Property Market Commentary

• 15 May 2020
• 7 min read
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Why It’s Never As Easy As “Just Refinancing” To A Cheaper Home Loan

Your eyes pop out a little when the mortgage banker shows you their rate: 1.2 per cent per annum? That’s less than half the interest rate your CPF accrues at. It’s “practically borrowing for free,” you’re told.  But then you…

Property Market Commentary

• 14 May 2020
• 5 min read
• 2

The ART Of Framing

Some people have described art frames to be as important as the art itself. In fact, as put so eloquently by Emma Crichton-Miller of Christie’s, “Frames are the Cinderellas of the art world; they do a tremendous amount of work.”…

Decor Advice

• 14 May 2020
• 3 min read
• 0

CapitaLand Developer Review: A Detailed Look And Analysis

An analysis into how well Capitaland projects have done over the years.

Property Market Commentary

• 13 May 2020
• 9 min read
• 2

My Contractor Almost Cost Me A $10,000 Fine – Here’s What Happened:

When Jerry Sim saw the contractor’s sketches, he was hooked: the proposed changes to the interior of his 1,400 sq.ft. unit seemed to practically double it in size. From wood beams taking full advantage of the high ceiling, to the…

Homeowner Stories

• 12 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 0

Beware Of Social Proof When It Comes To Buying Property

It’s a Saturday morning. You have your cup of coffee before heading down to open the letterbox (wearing a mask, of course). Among the usual mass of property advertisements, there are 3 in particular that catches your eye – each…

Property Advice

• 12 May 2020
• 7 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #10

A weekly recap to share some of our favourite units that we’ve seen from the past seven days. There isn’t a theme this week, but we do have an amazing penthouse in a location that everyone knows but is rarely…

On The Market

• 11 May 2020
• 4 min read
• 0

Here’s Why A Property Valuation Is A Big Deal When Getting Your Home Loan

It’s every buyer’s worst nightmare: you’ve agreed on the condo price, you’ve put your old flat up for sale for this upgrade, and – at the crucial moment – you find you’re $50,000 short of the asking price, and the…

Property Market Commentary

• 10 May 2020
• 4 min read
• 2

Top Family-Friendly Condos in Singapore

If you’re looking for a family-friendly condo in Singapore, you’ll soon run into the same issues others complain about: if there are good schools nearby, it tends to be too expensive. If it’s well connected, the road noise is a…

Property Picks

• 9 May 2020
• 8 min read
• 1

All You Need To Know: The Income Requirements For Getting A Home Loan

You’ve spent the last few months talking to three different banks, and each time your hopes have sunk further. As you pick up today’s mail, you realise it’s probably your last chance of securing a home loan, before you lose…

Property Advice

• 9 May 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

Mayfair Modern Review: A Contemporary Take On Upper Class British Architecture

Mayfair is a word that has become almost synonymous with luxury.

New Launch Condo Reviews

• 8 May 2020
• 17 min read
• 0

Singapore’s Best Condos For Lifelong Singles

Not all of us are the “settling down” type. Some couples can’t or don’t want to get married, and just have fur babies instead. Or perhaps the thrill of independent living is too much to pass up, and you’re happy…

Property Picks

• 7 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 1

A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: Eco Sanctuary

An in-depth case study into a buyer’s journey with Stacked

Investor Case Studies

• 6 May 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

How Does Pinnacle@Duxton Keep Producing These Million-dollar Flats?

Pinnacle@Duxton just saw a record-breaking $1.232 million transaction, for a five-room flat. It’s the highest price to date for an HDB flat; but as million-dollar flats go, it’s just one more in a long line. There’s already been around 40…

Property Market Commentary

• 5 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 1

Units Of The Week Issue #9

A weekly recap to share some of our favourite units that we’ve seen from the past seven days. This week: a focus on Tiong Bahru/Alexandra area with just the odd one out at River Valley – a side effect of…

On The Market

• 4 May 2020
• 4 min read
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