The Road to $1,000,000, the 4% rule & Social Media Impersonation! | NOTG S3 Ep 80 Part 1
In this episode of NOTG, Melvin Lim chats with The Weeblings about their content creation journey, which kicked off during COVID-19. Sarah and Aaron Wee talk about starting with multiple daily posts and eventually finding their groove with financial related content across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The Weeblings, known by their audience for their goal […]
BTO to Condo Upgrade Strategies, Cost Considerations & Lifestyle Trade-offs | NOTG S3 EP 77 Part 2
In this second part of the four seasons framework discussion, Jesley, Jun Wei, and Melvin Lim dive into the Spring season of property investment—a time when life starts to bloom with new opportunities. Today, we’re focusing on the personas of a typical Singaporean couple at age 33, who are making the big leap from a […]
First-time Buyer Dilemmas, Making The Wrong Initial Decisions & Rentvesting | NOTG S3 EP 77 Part 1
NOTG Banter is back! Jesley and Jun Wei, Listing Managers at PropertyLimBrothers, joins Melvin Lim for an engaging discussion focusing on the four seasons framework for property investment, exploring how different stages of life impact investment strategies. Seven buyer personas will be examined over the next six months, starting with Wayne and Joanne, a young […]
Credit Card Hacks, Cashback vs Miles and AI in Credit Cards | NOTG S3 EP 76 Part 2
Part 2 of Melvin Lim’s chat with Seth Wee from Sethisfy dives into the nitty-gritty of credit card rewards. He breaks down when to go for cashback or miles, explaining the financial logic behind each choice and how you can maximise your credit card benefits. Seth also tackles the opportunity cost of travel rewards and […]
Business Partnership Fallouts, Starting Sethisfy & The Top 3 Credit Cards | NOTG S3 EP 76 Part 1
This week on NOTG, Melvin Lim, Co-Founder & CEO of PropertyLimBrothers, chats with Seth Wee from Sethisfy. Seth shares his journey from telemarketer to financial advisor, focusing on how his fee-only model eliminates commission-based conflicts and ensures unbiased advice. Seth highlights how his expertise in financial planning complements his personal finance YouTube channel. He provides […]
Building A Personal Brand, Finding Your Niche & Lessons from a Failed Business | NOTG S3 EP 75
If you’re into financial related content, you might have come across our next guest! In this episode of NOTG, Melvin Lim speaks to Josh Tan, founder of The Astute Parent. Josh shares his journey from starting his YouTube channel in 2015 to becoming a trusted financial advisor. He discusses overcoming self-doubt, scaling his brand, and […]
The 5-year Cycle. Market Stability & Timing Your Investment | NOTG S3 Ep 74
Welcome back to NOTG whiteboard sessions with Melvin Lim from PropertyLimBrothers! In this episode, Melvin discusses why new launch buyers prefer fresh projects, introducing the 4 seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) concept in relation to land acquisition and the 5-year property cycle. He explains how these cycles impact pricing and investment decisions, providing valuable insights […]
How To Budget, The Art of Self Reliance & Investment Diversification | NOTG S3 EP 73
Join Melvin Lim, Co-founder and CEO of PropertyLimBrothers, as he catches up Dawn Cher, a.k.a SG Budget Babe! Dawn shares her journey of financial empowerment, having saved $20,000 in just one year on a modest ~$2,000 take-home monthly salary through disciplined savings strategies, not investments. What began in 2014 as a blog born out of […]
How 3D Architectural Visualisation Helped Our Client Envision His Next Space! | ChitChatSessions Ep45
Welcome back to another unique episode of Chit Chat Sessions! Join Melvin Lim and the PLB fam as they recap the journey of Gordon and Yvonne, owners of a newly purchased penthouse in District 19. Situated in the Bartley estate, this 2000+ square feet duplex penthouse exudes a Victorian charm with generous storage and a […]
New Launch Condo Price Highs, EC’s Guaranteed Profitability & Condo Analysis Tools | NOTG S3 Ep 72
Yu Rong, Jesley, and Marc from PropertyLimBrothers discuss the current issue of new launch prices being too high, and have sales have remained strong in spite of the high prices. They examine how bank valuations and market forces interact to determine these prices—Jesley describing this interaction as a potential flaw—stressing the importance of informed investment […]
