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...

Choose The Right Unit in The Right Project You see advertisements from property agent highlighting the benefits of new launch condos. And how you can make 6 digit profits at the point of exiting. What these ads don't tell you is that, even if you buy the right condo or EC project, in the development itself, some units will make 2x or 3x the profits of certain units. Worse, some units will make losses....

The resale prices of HDB (Housing and Development Board) flats in Singapore are influenced by multiple factors, including the supply of BTO (Build-To-Order) flats. We track the demand for BTO flats since 1960 and there is a correlation between the supply of BTO flats and HDB resale prices. When the demand for BTO flats exceeds the supply, it drives up the demand for resale properties and causes an...

Just last Saturday I brought a buyer down to a HDB executive apartment at Pasir Ris it was the last house we viewed. I was tired since I had back to back viewings since Thursday and wasn't prepared for the seller to walk up to me and reveal his story. At the end of his story I felt like Heikal and me have failed in our mission.I bid my buyer goodbye and stayed back to hear the seller's story, what he...

If you're looking to upgrade to a Private Property and move in immediately, you might consider purchasing a resale property instead of a brand new launch.  One reason would be the new 3-bedroom properties are often seen to be too expensive over $2mil. it's important to weigh your options and we have done the research for our clients, who are trying to decide between purchasing a newer (5 to 8...

What is HDB? HDB is a sub-government branch established in 1960 to resolve Singapore's housing crisis. Continue reading.

Would you invest in a property located in a prime location or a property 23 km north away from Central Singapore? In this article, I'm going to show you why condo owners from Yishun made profits of $300k upwards while Scotts Road owners made losses of over $1.5m despite the latter being in a far 'better' location. It all boils down to the right entry price of that location and time of...

This article is for subscribers only due to the contents of the post. If you not already a subscriber please sign up here to have access to this content. Why do some HDB resale flat owners like this one extra $90,000 when selling their HDB flat and this one while other sellers barely earn an extra $5000? How can you replicate this on your own HDB selling efforts?Today I'm going to share with you a...

Before March 2014, when you were selling your HDB flat you would have to first apply for a HDB valuation. Once you have received your valuation for your property that you are planning to sell only then will you decide on the price. After March 2014, HDB abolished this practice of HDB owners applying for a valuation and then deciding on their property price. This was to curb...

Why are some properties "unavailable" on Propertyguru? You are now on the hunt for your dream home but when you share the link with for us to enquire for a viewing we report back saying that the property is "Sold" or "Unavailable" or "Optioned".It is frustrating but understanding why this happens is crucial to keep your expectation in check. Even the government is frustrated with these tactics and...