9 Renovation Budget Hacks Every Homeowner Should Know

Did you know that the average renovation rings up to a tune of $51,000, according to data extracted from projects and contracts on Qanvast? But don’t let that faze you – just as we’ve seen amazing makeovers with five-digit budgets, we’ve…

Real Estate 101: What are property yields?

You have seen the term ‘property yield’ in property news, investor reports, newsletters, etc. But are you sure of what the term means exactly? This term an important metric, and a must-know for property investors. As such, this article…

Singapore: China's new favourite real estate gold mine?

At the back of a rather interesting year in 2017, the Singapore property market is again attracting headlines now. This time however, it is due to the influx of Chinese money into the market – and it is a lot of money.In 2017, investors…

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…

6 reasons why now is the best time to buy a property in Birmingham, UK

As the 2nd English city in the 2017 Quality of Living Index, Birmingham is home to many brands and pop culture we're familiar with, such as Cadbury chocolate or even the BBC hit series, Sherlock. Beyond that, it is a mere one hour and 25…

Conversations with: Qanvast

If you purchased a new property recently, you'd know that the renovation process can be distressing. Horror stories from others' past renovation experiences may intimidate you; however, you know that you can't move in without getting some basic…

Private condominiums in Singapore - What are the differences?

According to a household survey conducted by the Department of Statistics, more Singaporeans are now living in condominiums. The proportion of Singaporeans living in condominiums is likely to increase given that median monthly household income…

Budget 2018: Increase in Buyer's Stamp Duty

BREAKING: With effect from 20 Feb 2018, Buyer's Stamp Duty on residential properties more than $1 million will be increased from 3% to 4%.The BSD rate today ranges from 1% to 3%, and the new rate of 4% will be applicable to the portion of…

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…

Is now the best time to rent office spaces?

Coming off an interesting 2017 where rental prices were gradually declining in the Singapore commercial office market, the market is presenting itself as an excellent time for rental opportunity. As of Q2 2017, the market has deemed to bottom…