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How The Endowment Effect Is Hurting Your Property Decision Making – Case Study Of A Rental Investor

Despite property being such a big ticket item (especially in Singapore), it is frankly quite astounding when you hear the reasons why some people made the purchase they did. “Oh, I bought this because my friend said it will have good rental…

Property Market Commentary

• 29 Nov 2019
• 6 min read
• 7

Mayfair Gardens Review: British Inspired Condo in Bukit Timah

As kids, there were few things we dreaded more than stepping on that little blue rectangle on the monopoly board.

New Launch Condo Reviews

• 29 Nov 2019
• 15 min read
• 0

The Loft Condo Review: The Most “Affordable” Way To Live At Nassim

With 79 years left on its leasehold, you would be forgiven for passing The Loft (at Nassim) off for an antiquated development.

Condo Reviews

• 25 Nov 2019
• 12 min read
• 1

Property Returns: Here Is The Right Way To Calculate It

I’m sure many of you have a friend or two that have casually remarked to you: “Oh, I bought my condo for $1.5 million and sold it 5 years later at $1.8 million for a $300k return man!” …Or at…

Property Advice

• 23 Nov 2019
• 4 min read
• 3

The Essential Guide to Integrated Developments: An In-Depth Analysis of 14 Exclusive Projects

If you have read our latest review on Sengkang Grand Residences, you might have realised the lure of integrated developments.

Property Trends

• 22 Nov 2019
• 20 min read
• 1

Sengkang Grand Residences Review: A Condo With Everything You Need

First it was Sengkang. Then, it was Punggol. Now, all eyes are on Buangkok MRT as it prepares to welcome its very own integrated residential cum shopping mall development.

New Launch Condo Reviews

• 19 Nov 2019
• 19 min read
• 2

Long Commute Vs High Rent: Is It Worth Paying More Rent For Shorter Travelling Times?

You leave work at 6 pm, get home by 610 pm, and you are in and out of the gym by 7 pm. Your friend calls you to ask if you want to grab some dinner. You look at your…

Rental Market

• 19 Nov 2019
• 4 min read
• 1

We Analysed 22 Recent HDB MOP Estates To Find Out Which Has Made The Most Money

Most investors and property agents are inclined to delve into the condominium market.

Property Trends

• 12 Nov 2019
• 10 min read
• 3

OUE Twin Peaks Review: If A Luxury Brand Built A Condo This Would Be It

When you think lavish, what pops to mind? Perhaps an abundance of sinful indulgence that ranges from luxurious poolside deck chairs to elegant rooftop dining…

Condo Reviews

• 11 Nov 2019
• 22 min read
• 10

Midtown Bay Review: Car-Free Living In The City

Imagine living where you work, and working where you live! And no, we’re not talking about turning you into a Digital Nomad…

New Launch Condo Reviews

• 8 Nov 2019
• 15 min read
• 2

Singapore’s Top 10 Condo Developers Ranked According To Their Appreciation Statistics – An Insider’s Peek!

Many of us are drawn in by the news of up and coming condo stunners everywhere we go. Massive units. Large green spaces. One-of-a-kind facilities. Take the RoyalGreen. Bird’s nest tennis court, roof-top jogging track… it’s easy to see why…

Property Market Commentary

• 6 Nov 2019
• 10 min read
• 1

Signature Park Review: All About Family Living

The dawn of the 21st century brought many positive changes to Singapore – and perhaps one of the most influential was Signature Park to the real estate market.

Condo Reviews

• 3 Nov 2019
• 16 min read
• 2

10 Luxury Condo Maintenance Fees That Will Shock You

Most condo facilities in Singapore are of the cookie-cutter variety, with the usual suspects being the swimming pool, gym, tennis court, and barbeque pits (with condo maintenance fees of $200 to $400 on average). But have you ever thought about how…

Property Picks

• 2 Nov 2019
• 5 min read
• 6

CPF Accrued Interest: Why You Should Not Pay For Your HDB With CPF

So you’ve reached one of the most important milestones in your life – buying your first home.  Before you get all excited browsing through the various property marketing platforms and going to Pinterest to look for your dream theme, let’s look at…

Property Advice

• 1 Nov 2019
• 4 min read
• 4

48 opportune commercial units going for less than a million that you have to know about! Part II

In Part I we observed how the commercial investment sector has seen rapid growth this year – no doubt following the hamperance of residential-related en bloc sales post 2018 cooling measures. We also briefly noted the ‘threat’ that GLS seemed…

Property Picks

• 28 Oct 2019
• 16 min read
• 6

En Bloc isn’t dead! 48 opportune commercial units going for less than a million Part I

In lieu of last year’s massive cooling measures, we have witnessed the number of en bloc sales falling drastically.  The very fact that many homeowners are agreeing to a substantial drop in collective sale prices (22% less in half a…

Property Picks

• 27 Oct 2019
• 4 min read
• 4

7 Tested Ways To Select The Perfect New Launch Condo Unit

“XXX condo has sold 75% of its units on launch day” Ever seen this familiar headline? Or better yet, these photos that are usually plastered over all the new launch condo articles in the newspaper. Can you imagine the mayhem…

Property Advice

• 25 Oct 2019
• 8 min read
• 3

Singapore Noise Levels: 10 Noisiest Neighbourhoods That Might Make You Consider Noise-Cancelling Headphones

If you are at home right now, what are the chances that some foreign sound is making its way into your ears? Could you be listening to the sound of the next MRT train swooshing into the platform at this…

Property Market Commentary

• 22 Oct 2019
• 3 min read
• 3