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A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.
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- We uncover why most CCR shoebox units are underperforming in capital gains—even after holding periods of over eight years.
- See how ABSD can completely wipe out any meaningful returns, unless you structure your investment with care.
- Discover the few CCR projects where investors saw 2.5 per cent annualised gains—and why these are the rare exceptions.
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The shoebox craze ended many years ago, but elements of it still linger. One of the common sayings from that period – that “shoeboxes in the CCR are good investments” – still lingers.
Ryan J. Ong
A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.Read next from Property Investment Insights
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