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A Comprehensive Guide To Property Valuation – Residual Method

Thinking of valuing your home, but unsure about how to do it? There are 3 different methods you can use to value your home – Residual Method, Income Method and Direct Comparison Method. In this article, we will be focusing on the residual method of valuation. Valuation is not only limited to buildings or houses!

A Comprehensive Guide to Property Valuation – Direct Comparison Method

Are you looking at valuing your property, but am unsure of which method – direct comparison, residual or income method to use? Look no further! In this article, we will be focusing on the direct comparison method. What is property valuation? Property valuation is getting an estimate of the value of a property at a

Is Borrowing The Right Decision?

With the high cost of homes and the rising price of large-ticket items, many have touted Singaporeans to be “asset rich but cash poor”. A lot more goes into one’s financial considerations, and with the increasing rate of financial literacy among the younger population, attitudes towards borrowing and taking loans have moved away from being

The Best Mortgage Calculator in Singapore

The purchase of a home is a significant adult milestone. Purchasing a house is a large-ticket item and its imperative that plan your finances well. This is to ensure that you are purchasing within your budget so that your financial commitments are sustainable and flexible to meet with your changing needs. Most home buyers will

All You Need to Know About Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD)

Most homebuyers are familiar with Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) as it applies to all property transactions. However, one less common form of stamp duty when purchasing residential properties is the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD). While everyone has to pay BSD, not all buyers have to pay ABSD. Stamp duties were first introduced in Singapore

An Introduction To En Bloc And SERS In Singapore

There were many articles about on the en bloc fever in Singapore before. However, this phenomenon died down during the pandemic years due to fear and uncertainty in the market. As we see the en bloc market starting to pick up pace again, is there hope for an en bloc fever to recommence? Read on

Is Getting Mortgage Advice Necessary?

For many of us, real estate is likely one of the most expensive assets that you will ever purchase in your lifetime. This is even more true in Singapore, where property prices keep getting higher. Whether you are seeking to purchase your next property for investment purposes or to upgrade your property, mortgage advice would

Buying your HDB Resale Flat: What is Cash Over Valuation?

With the current hot property market, the transacted prices of many resale HDBs  have become higher than their valuation. This has led to rising Cash Over Valuation (COV). If you are keen to purchase a resale HDB flat with limited funds in the bank, COV is a key item  you should keep a lookout for.

Maximising Your CPF for Home Loans

Are you considering purchasing a new property but have no idea how much Central Provident Fund (CPF) you can use to finance your purchase? Or perhaps you are looking for alternatives to invest your cash and need new financing modes for your mortgage. Well, here’s a quick run through of how you can make the

Understanding Property Tax In Singapore

What Is Property Tax & Why Does It Matter? Property Tax in Singapore is a wealth tax levied on property ownership. It is not a tax on rental income. It is levied on the ownership of properties, irrespective of whether the property is occupied or vacant. This is a recurring tax and the amount of