Andrew Adriaan

Andrew has a wealth of experience working with private bankers, advising high net-worth clients on their mortgage matters. As a highly efficient banker, he has won many sales awards during his employment with one of the largest lenders in Singapore.

What should you look out for in your home loan?

Buying a new property? Here’s what you need to look out for in your home loan A house is probably the first big ticket item purchase for every young Singaporean chasing the “BTO Dream”. However, having a roof over your head in a city known for its expensive housing requires careful considerations. Here are 6 pointers to take note of before committing to a home loan: Tenure and Loan-to-Value Under the new MAS ruling, tenures for home loans are capped

Andrew Adriaan April 10, 2018

7 Popular areas for expats to call home in Singapore

While Singapore may not be very big, choosing a suitable area or suburb to call home can still be a daunting task. Furthermore, an ideal neighborhood for some may not be for others. The decision on where to live will likely depend on your lifestyle priorities, amenities in the area, family size, location of workplace, budget as well as space required. Hence, we rounded up 7 different areas in Singapore, each with their own unique appeal and attractions to help

Andrew Adriaan March 6, 2018

Prime Residential Properties: An Overview of Ultra Luxury Penthouses in Singapore

The concept of a penthouse apartment originated from The Roaring Twenties in the 1920s, when North America, Western Europe and other developed nations experienced strong economic growth and construction boom. This widespread affluence and increased demand for living in the city have given rise to luxury developments on the top floor(s) of buildings – referred to as “bungalows in the sky” by some. In general, penthouses are fully loaded with lavish amenities, higher ceilings, larger floor spaces, superior finishes as

Andrew Adriaan October 19, 2017

Mortgage Packages That Can Help You Earn Tons Of Money In Your Savings Account

Homeowners are constantly overwhelmed by the many different housing loan packages offered across banks in Singapore. While homeowners generally seek for the most competitive housing loan rate or packages, they often overlook other available mortgage product features, which help assist in further reduction of financing cost. As such, innovative mortgage product features such as the Interest Offset Account are generally assumed as a mere gimmick or is not a good fit in homeowners’ financial plans. This is merely due the

Andrew Adriaan August 12, 2016

What You Need To Know About En-Bloc Sales In Singapore

Private property is a well sought-after commodity in land-scarce Singapore. Yet in some cases, the government and property developers can actually take over the land that your property sits on, compelling you to sell your house. Of course, the reality is often less grim with many owners of old developments suddenly becoming overnight millionaires after an en-bloc sale. But make no mistake about it – a successful en-bloc sale is not easy and can take an awfully long time. This

Andrew Adriaan August 8, 2016