On September 10, the Housing Development Board announced a number of changes to the housing grants for HDB buyers. Here’s what property owners and buyers should take note of. Raised income ceilings During the latest round of announcements, HDB raised […]
The US Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25% points in July, for the first time in 11 years. The question on many Singaporeans’ mind is, what does it mean and how does it affect the interest rates we pay on […]
The protests in Hong Kong have continued into another week, with protestors getting increasingly violent. These demonstrations have led to cancelled flights and public transport disruptions, with no signs of abating. To be sure, the initial protests against the now-suspended […]
Since the start of 2019, the Singapore property market appears to be turning a corner, with growing private residential home sales every month, and the private property price index on a gradual uptick. You would have probably visited a number […]
The year of 2019 is shaping up to be an exciting time for the property sector. Over the next few months, homes from some highly anticipated launches will hit the market. That includes the 1,468-unit Parc Clematis which could be […]
Growing up, we’ve all heard about the five Cs. Singaporeans are obsessed with getting cash, car, credit card, condominium and country club membership. But are we familiar with the five Cs of Housing?
Is real estate investments really that simple? Let’s see what could go wrong and how you can keep risks to a minimum when you buy your investment property.
Many Singaporeans aspire to move up from the HDB flats that they occupy. Condominiums provide an attractive option. They offer a host of facilities that aren’t available to public housing residents. However, there are a number of other points that you should consider. Here are 6 tips for HDB upgraders who want to move into a condominium.
Singapore is among the ultra-prime markets for residential properties. In the last 12 months to 3Q2018, over 12 properties were transacted above $25 million. Here are five of the most expensive residential properties transacted in Singapore.
These days, you can’t go five minutes on Facebook without being spammed by an “Own 20 properties with no cash down” ad. Is it an outright scam? The answer is no (at least not outright) – but there are serious financial risks to consider. Also, it’s something of a legal grey area.
