Local Interest Rates at 12-month Low
With the strong Singapore dollar (SGD), local interest rates have been declining to a 12-month low. Both the three-month Singapore interbank offered rate (SIBOR) and
August 24, 2016
Category: Home Buying
MAS Announces Smaller Loan Amounts for Buyers Using Deferred Payment Scheme
According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), buyers of private properties who are utilising deferred payment schemes will now receive smaller loan amounts. This
August 16, 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
August 8, 2016
UOB Suspends Financing Services for London Properties
The United Overseas Bank (UOB) is the first bank in Singapore to announce its suspension of loans programme for properties in London, due to the
June 30, 2016
Redbrick Event: Property Quotient – A Real Look At Real Estate
On the morning of 11th June, the Redbrick Team organised its first ever real estate summit, Property Quotient – A Real Look At Real Estate! Held
June 29, 2016
Deposit-Pegged Mortgage Rates: An Overview
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend in banks coming up with their own deposit-pegged mortgage rates (DPMR). DBS was first in the
May 26, 2016
MCST – What They Do, Why You Should Care & How To Spot A Good One
The Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST), otherwise known as the managing body for your condominium, manages private properties in Singapore. For new condominiums, the property
May 3, 2016
The Magic Ruler
Lu Ban Ruler (魯班尺) The Lu Ban ruler is synonymous with Fengshui or geomancy, which is the Chinese art of living in harmony with nature
April 2, 2016
The Currency War: Is It Better To Finance Malaysian Properties In SGD or MYR?
Singapore and Malaysia are two countries that offer property investors the advantages of border proximity, ease of transportation, and close economic ties. With Singapore still
March 13, 2016
Reading the Fine Print for Home Loans
These are the key criteria you have to take into consideration when choosing your home loan: Reference Rate This can be either a Fixed Rate,
February 28, 2016