Rental Recalibration – Navigating the Post-Covid Housing Shifts
Singapore’s rental market is ready to turn over a new leaf. The 3rd and 4th quarters of 2023 saw a drastic drop in the rental increase index to a mere 0.8 and 2.7 percent, halting the relentless hikes for the past years and marking the start of rental moderation. In 2023, private home rentals grew […]
J’den Review: The Best OCR Property in 2024? | QPA Analysis
No doubt, J’den was one of the most successful property launches in Singapore by the end of 2023. Just in the first day of its launch, it impressively sold off 88% or 323 of its units making it the second best-selling property of the year following The Reserve Residences. But amidst all the buzz, is […]
Why My Client Upgraded From a 4-Room Flat to a 2-Storey Executive Maisonette
Why did my client upgrade from a 4-room flat to a 2-storey Executive Maisonette (EM) in Pasir Ris, and how did he manage to do so? If you are one of the current HDB owners looking to upgrade to a new property, you probably understand that jumping to a bigger room is no easy feat. […]
CPF or Property: Which Will Give You a Safer Retirement?
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 […]
How Your CPF Accrued Interest Affects Your HDB Cash Proceeds
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 […]
How to Choose the Right Property Using the QPE Framework
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 […]
Resale Home Nightmares: How to Avoid!
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 […]
Sell First or Buy Your Next Home? | A BTO Upgrading Guide
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 […]
Safest CCR Resale Property
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 […]
Decoding Singapore’s HDB Resale Price Trends: An Insightful Analysis from 2010 to 2023
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 […]