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Dual-key units: An alternative method to owning a second property

While every Singaporean talks and dreams about owning multiple properties across the sunny island, and then retiring comfortably on the stable stream of rental income – how many actually achieve it? And why is it tough for those who are struggling to achieve it? As for majority of the population, after saving the bulk of

Quick Guide: First-time home buyers of BTO HDB flats

Are you interested in buying a BTO flat, but not sure how to go about doing it? Is this your first time attempting to apply for it? Fret not! We have summarized and created a quick guide for you; ranging from a step-by-step of the procedure for you, as well as the available schemes. Background

3 questions to ask before buying your second residential property

Nearly 30% of Singaporeans own more than one residential property, according to the Singapore Business Review. Yes, you can quote me to your hesitant spouse. While owning a second property is not uncommon, the questions “is it really necessary?” or “what are the procedures?” still looms overhead. As much as we want to say, ‘just

Conversations with: Auctionjia – Singapore’s first online property auction platform

When you hear the words “online auction”, what comes to mind? For many of us, this term rose to fame back in the late 1990s when e-commerce site eBay revolutionized the world wide web and introduced its auction-style listings. These days, you can purchase just about anything from the Internet – properties included! Online property

Upgrading from an HDB flat to a condo unit – steps to take

If you’re making the big step to upgrade from an HDB flat to a condo, it pays to know the finer details. Here’s what you’ll have to go through, depending on whether you sell-then-buy, or buy-then-sell: Key highlights If a condo is bought before the HDB flat is sold, Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) must

FAQs on The Use of CPF For Home Purchase

Undeniably, purchasing a property is a major decision, and probably the heaviest financial commitment for most of us. However, the use of Central Provident Fund (CPF) to pay the down payment and make monthly financial obligations has been a popular and widely-considered option for many home buyers in Singapore. Are you, too, considering to finance

The foreigner’s guide to investing in Singapore properties

Singapore has just retained, for better or worse, its title of the World’s Most Expensive City for Expats for 4 consecutive years by the EIU (Economic Intelligence Unit) in 2017. However, the high costs can be said to be, in a way, justifiable. The high standards of living which permeate through everyday life in Singapore

Conversations with: Gani Atmadiredja, Managing Director, W. Atelier

When it comes to buying and renovating a new home, many of us hardly place any emphasis when it comes to our toilets. Traditionally, most of us opt for the practical way; the bare necessities are sufficient for us. But there’s been a rising trend of home owners who choose to indulge heavily when it

9 things to consider when you buy a property in Malaysia

Given the comparatively high home prices in Singapore, it is understandable that many Singaporeans have, over the years, turned their heads to investing overseas. Nevertheless, buying a property in Singapore can be very overwhelming; let alone buying it in a foreign country like Malaysia. Back in 2016, I bought my first property in Danga Bay,

What I wish I knew before I purchased a property

“How do I buy a property?” – It is absolutely critical that we answer this question before we start the shopping. Learn about the “How” before jumping into “What property should I buy?” If we skip the initial preparation, we will soon find ourselves in murky waters, objectives blurred, and we deviate from what we