How URA Master Plan, Plot Ratios & Developments Impact Property Investments in SG | NOTG S3 EP 64

This week, the NOTG team discusses the URA Master Plan and how it can guide property investment decisions. They highlight the importance of understanding different plot zones and the development potential, as well as plot ratios determining the density of developments that might impact properties with previously unblocked views, which, in turn, could affect desirability […]
Answering Your Most Pressing Real Estate Questions on Telegram

In this episode of NOTG (Nuggets on the go), the hosts delve into a lively session of community-driven Q&A sourced from their active Telegram chat group, which boasts over 800 members. They discuss the flurry of insightful real estate questions and answers exchanged daily within the group, highlighting the community’s enthusiasm and the collective knowledge […]
Money Supply in Real Estate, Interest Rate Movement, & The Roles Of Cooling Measures | NOTG S3 EP 63

Part 2 of the 101 series on interest rates has the NOTG team talking about the concept of money supply and its impact on real estate. They highlight how the creation of money determines the depreciation of property and eventually the depreciation of wealth. This is all relative because of Singaporeans’ holding power in property, […]
The Real Cost of Funds, Renting vs Buying & The Power of Leverage in Real Estate | NOTG S3 EP 62

The NOTG Team newly introduces the 101 series! This new series aims to break down complex real estate topics into fundamental principle, providing timeless insights that remain relevant regardless of market conditions. In this episode, Melvin Lim, Yu Rong, Grayce and Lyndon deep-dives into the importance of interest rates in real estate investing and also […]
Real Estate Investment Risks, Rental Yield vs Capital Appreciation & Resale HDB Outlook | NOTG EP 61

The NOTG team talks about more intricacies surrounding real estate in Singapore! Melvin Lim, Grayce, Yu Rong, and Joan discuss deep into real estate as investments, focusing on the risks, volatility, fluctuation, and the importance of asset location. However, they also highlight the benefits, noting that real estate is a tangible asset with practical uses—such […]
Live Debate Special: Resale HDB vs Resale Condo! | NOTG EP 60

In the market for your matrimonial home? This topic might have crossed your minds as a couple—should you purchase a resale HDB or a resale condo as your first home? Much like John and Sally who has an urgency to move-in within a specific timeframe. Have you ever wondered if the grants and subsidies from […]
Leveraging Real Estate, Paying Down Mortgage & Property Vs Crypto | NOTG EP 59

The NOTG team answers collated questions from our NOTG group chat on Telegram! Thanks to all our participants for your valuable contributions, which have culminated in this episode. Melvin Lim, Grayce, Yu Rong, and Joan discuss the ripple effects of the new harmonisation rule on the perception of buyers. Because of the ‘adjusted’ PSF prices, […]
Property Risks, Buying For Own-Stay or Investment & Future-Proofing A Home Purchase | NOTG S3 Ep57

Melvin Lim, Lyndon, George and Joan from PropertyLimBrothers share their opinions on the common dilemmas one may encounter when navigating Singapore’s property market. This discussion includes the continuous appreciation of landed homes, timelines to enter and exit a property, prioritising future-proofing a property purchase, accumulating an asset, and the challenges of flipping a property. Find […]
The Buyer’s Dilemma: Chasing Prices In An Ever-evolving Market Part 2 | NOTG S3 Ep 40

Melvin Lim, Yu Rong, Sebastian & Alexa from PropertyLimBrothers continue their exploration into micro factors that could affect property price. Is inflation the only reason why prices increase? Are micro factors not as important as macro factors? Tune in to as they continue to unravel what makes the real estate market how it is, and […]
Cracking The Condo Code 5: ROI & How It Affects Your Investment Property | NOTG S3 Ep35

Melvin Lim talks numbers, return on investment, on real estate property investment. When entering the real estate market as an investor, it’s essential to have an exit plan from day one, as property is known for its illiquid nature. One of the central themes Melvin explores is the concept of return on investment, whether it […]