Not Getting Married (Part 2) — What kind of Property to Buy?
Decided that renting might be too painful for you? Or just want to know what the best property is if you’re single or not intending to get married? In our latest Insights article, we explore feasible options whether you’re going for budget or gains.
Recession Fears — How would the Real Estate Market take it?
Financial analysts with their crystal balls, suggest weakness in the financial markets and potential havoc in the coming months. People are getting fearful. Will a full blown recession manifest? Are markets going to crash and burn? In our latest Insights article, we explore how Singapore might be affected.
How Should You Select an Investment Shophouse?
Picking an investment might be “easy” in some cases. See potential in Electric Vehicle brands like Tesla? Buy. See the potential in the future of E-Commerce platforms like Shopee? Buy. The decision becomes increasingly difficult when you’re dealing with a large sum of money or investments with less public information available. In our latest Insights article, we explore how you should select the right Shophouse to invest in.
8 Fun Facts for District 8 Shophouses
Shophouses are primarily found in Districts 1, 2, 7, 8, 14 and 15. District 8 mainly covers Little India, Farrer Park, and Serangoon Road. How is District 8 special (and fun)? In our latest insights article, we cover 8 fun facts about District 8 Shophouses.
Not Getting Married (Part 1) — What Decisions Should You Make on Housing: Renting?
Having a place to call your own is a deeply personal matter. It is a major aspiration and milestone for youths who are adulting. In Singapore, we joke about how BTO applications are substituting romantic proposals. The truth of the matter is that there are social groups falling through the cracks. Not everyone can afford to buy property in Singapore. In this article, we focus on singles and couples who do not intend or plan to get married.
HDB Resale Flat: HDB Loan Versus Bank Loan
We often get this hotly-discussed question, is a HDB loan better or a Bank loan better? What are the things that I need to look out for if I take a bank loan to purchase a HDB resale flat? In this article, we divide the line and look clearly on both sides just to provide clarity to you, our esteemed readers.
Is 2022 the year of Black Swans?
First, crazy high inflation, next war in Ukraine, then Fed rug-pulling the stock markets, and cryptos crashing down. It seems that 2022 is full of surprises in itself. And not the good kind. In our latest Insights article, we explore the potential black swans of 2022 and how they might affect Singaporean real estate.
Segmentation of Landed Properties – What this means for you as a Landed Buyer
With the chasm gap in mind, this presents a favourable opportunity to purchase your next landed home. As a landed buyer, you might be in two minds on deciding exactly what type of landed home is suitable for you. Follow us as we categorise the landed market into four main distinctive segments to help identify what is fitting for you, and share some perspectives to consider before making your purchase decisions.
Selling your HDB or EC after MOP? What’s Next?
For owners of HDB flats and Executive Condominiums (EC), the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP) is one of the big dates to be excited about. Once the MOP has been met, the HDB or EC can be sold on the open market. What’s next after you sell your home? Do you have a proper exit plan? In our latest Insights article, we explore 3 options which homeowners typically pick.
Fed Interest Rates & Singaporean Mortgage Affordability
The U.S. Federal Reserve has made an announcement earlier in March that interest rate hikes have been planned going forward. Investors are expecting 7 rounds of rate hikes this year, possibly more going into 2023 and 2024. Do you know how much more your monthly mortgage might cost?
