Imagine this: You are in your 40s, earning a consistent $11,000 a month, and you have recently reached your Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) in a lovely Clementi HDB apartment. The big question is coming up: Would it make more sense to invest in two smaller properties for longer-term financial returns, or should you upgrade to a… Continue reading Upgrade to a Bigger Condo or Invest in Two Properties? Our $11K/Month Dilemma
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Top 3 Singapore Property Launches in 2024
Following a sluggish beginning to 2024, the Singapore real estate market has been comparatively quiet. The environment of high interest rates and the cooling measures implemented at the end of 2023 undoubtedly didn’t help. However, as the second half of the year approaches, everything is going to change.Why?Because there are a ton of upcoming launches.Let’s… Continue reading Top 3 Singapore Property Launches in 2024
Sell Before or After TOP? What the Data Says!
A completed and occupied condo is indicated by a temporary occupation permit (TOP). So, now for the crucial decision: Should you sell before or after reaching this benchmark?Analysis: How Prices Move Before and After TOPFirst, let’s look at two projects: One finished prior to COVID-19 and the other following it. Prices at Seaside Residences and… Continue reading Sell Before or After TOP? What the Data Says!
Upcoming Cheaper New Launches in 2025/2026! Fact or Myth?
Have you sold a property before or after TOP? What was your experience? In the real estate market, timing is crucial. The decision of whether to sell their newly launched condo before or after receiving a temporary occupancy permit (TOP) is one of the most important ones for real estate investors. For those unfamiliar, TOP denotes… Continue reading Upcoming Cheaper New Launches in 2025/2026! Fact or Myth?
Slowdown in En-Bloc Sales 2024: What’s The Impact?
Stop right there, grab a seat, and listen up!There are challenges facing the en-bloc market, including spiraling interest rates and bewildering regulations. What is actually happening, then? Will the en-bloc frenzy of 2017–2018, in which billions of dollars were exchanged, ever return? Let’s examine it!Why Is the En-Bloc Market Slowing?The en-bloc market has shifted gears,… Continue reading Slowdown in En-Bloc Sales 2024: What’s The Impact?
From Boom to Bust: Lessons from the Last Property Price Peak
Buy, buy, buy! The property market in Singapore is only going to get better. Relax.Does this sound familiar? You should exercise caution if you hear this a lot. Do you recall 2013? Many people back then fell for the hype and made mistakes.Do you want to stay away from that same mistake now?Though history may not… Continue reading From Boom to Bust: Lessons from the Last Property Price Peak