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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 ranking as the world’s most expensive city to live in (EIU), more investors are turning heads towards neighbour Malaysia. In Malaysia, the property market is gaining momentum. With developments in

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, or floating rates pegged to Singapore Interbank Offer Rate (SIBOR), Swap Offer Rate (SOR) or banks’ internal Board Rates. Lock-in period Typically ranges between 1 to 3 years, but we

International Property Financing

Many local banks have introduced foreign property loans in view of the rising trend of Singaporeans looking outside the little red dot to invest. These investors are usually attracted to their chosen host country due to the less restrictive policies and lending guidelines imposed on foreign buyers as compared to getting a loan for a

Share Value and Maintenance Fees

One of the considerations when purchasing a condominium development is the amount of maintenance fees the homeowner has to pay. It may not be a significant amount but it may increase your monthly commitments considerably. In this article, we will understand how maintenance fees are determined by the amount of share value a condo unit

Buying a Residential Property in Singapore? Position Yourself Now!

Are you still sitting on the fence waiting for property prices to drop before buying your next property? There’s no fault exercising prudence over such a major financial decision. However, while you’re waiting for property prices to drop, your chance of getting approved for a property loan may also be slimming down. Thanks to TDSR

5 Reasons To Opt For A Longer Loan Tenor

Buying a home is most probably the biggest financial decision you would make; it is also one that would bind you to a long-term financial commitment. Paramount to your success in repaying a home loan is planning for the loan repayment, loan tenure, and the other costs associated with owning a new home before you

5 Facts You Wished You Knew When You Took Up Your Home Loan

If you are like most Singaporeans, you probably took up a mortgage to help pay your current place of residence. Then again, as a typical Singaporean, you might need more than half of your working lifetime to pay it off as interest payments can amount to more than 50% of the price of your property

The Mathematical Consideration Of Buying A Property

You could be someone that has made that 1st foray in real estate some years back and is now sitting comfortably on a property that has appreciated.  You pride yourself on that smart decision; regardless whether the property was for investment or if it is still your residential address.  With the currently repressed property market, as

Unlock The Value Of Your Property With Equity Loans

Congratulations! You have finally paid off your home loan. You can now come home to a property you own and even dig for extra cash in your pocket which would otherwise have gone to paying your home mortgage. What bliss! But did you know that, more than just owning a safe roof over your head,