Retirement is one of the biggest worries for most Singaporeans.  In 2023, ROSA’s research revealed that only 34%  think their retirement preparedness is sufficient. With concerns about declining health, skyrocketing prices, and increasing healthcare costs, many voices doubt the adequacy of their retirement strategies.  As we offer perspective into solving this conundrum, we will delve into...

Did you know your Central Provident Fund (CPF) accrued interest can negatively affect you? Without proper knowledge of the CPF accrued interest system, you could risk yourself to unforeseen cuts on your profit revenue.  Let me tell you a story. In the past, we have met an HDB seller who bought his flat in Choa Chu Kang which he has paid for in full using his CPF savings money worth $400,000. Ten...

Before delving into the nitty-gritty of today's topic, let's first answer the question you're probably itching to ask: When is the best time to buy a property? Nobody knows. Not me, not your go-to professional, not even the top property analysts. The thing is, the property market is too complex and volatile to be boiled down to a simple question of "when." Just like in 2020, when every guru tried...

What Nightmares Do Buyers Face When Getting Resale Flats?   Successfully purchasing a resale property can often feel like accomplishing a life-long dream. After going through the completion appointment, meeting lawyers and the House and Development Board (HDB), you finally get the keys to your flat, feeling giddy with excitement as you enter the house with your contractor, doing final checks to...

Planning to upgrade from your current Built-To-Order (BTO) flat? Before getting to all the nifty and exciting parts of your home-upgrade process, the first and most important question you should ask yourself is this: Should you sell your current home first or buy your next one first? In my professional advice, the best option is to buy your next home first. However, as reality paints a different...

If you’re on the hunt for a resale property with a budget of $1.8M, let me take you up to North township of Lentor in a considerably older freehold property known as the Bullion Park. Developed by Far East Organization in 1992, located 6 blocks off lentor loop, Bullion Park is a charming property featuring a rustic contemporary vibe standing in approximately 520,000 square feet of land equipped with...

When it comes to being the safest Core Central Region (CCR) resale property in the heart of Singapore, nothing packs a punch quite like a three-bedroom unit in D’Leedon . Having luxury, convenience and secure market value all up its sleeve in under 2.4 million, it proves itself worthy of serious consideration. D’Leedon is a 13-year-old leasehold property greeting the prime neighborhood of District...

For savvy property owners and industry professionals, understanding the ever-evolving dynamics of the Housing & Development Board (HDB) resale market in Singapore is crucial. To grasp this fully, we'll delve into a comprehensive analysis of the price trends over the past decade and more, and unveil a recent, yet underreported shift in price trends, as observed by our Herohomes team. We begin our...

Singapore's dynamic real estate market recently saw the introduction of new property cooling measures. The highlight of these measures is the staggering increase in the Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) for foreigners, which has been raised from 30% to a formidable 60%. Amid the buzz surrounding these changes, an intriguing speculation has arisen - could these measures be aimed at enticing...

Ready to dispel the myth that buying a resale property is a surefire way to lose money in the Singapore property market? We've got the secret: RESALE Executive Condos (ECs). In this blog post, we'll show you how resale buyers are earning $300-400k gains in just three years by investing in ECs. We share the untold story of ECs and their impressive returns from 2019 to 2022.  Let's go! The...