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The Rise of Mixed-Use Developments In Singapore

The concept of mixed-use developments is not new to many and this is a trend that the government is moving towards to better utilise our land use. This is evident from the CBD Incentive Scheme that was being announced at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Draft Master Plan 2019. This is part of the plan

Does my property have en bloc potential?

During the en bloc craze some 18-24 months ago, many of the beneficiaries became overnight millionaires. A millionaire, overnight. I doubt there is any other phrase as sexy. As such, many of the rest of us will be wondering if we too can join their esteemed ranks. How would we know if our condominiums, or

Tampines VS Punggol, Battle of the September 2019 BTO Launch

With the shift of the August BTO launch to September 2019, the government announced a series of changes, including the introduction of the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG), which replaces the Additional CPF Housing Grant (AHG) and Special CPF Housing Grant (SHG), and higher income ceilings across HDBs and Executive condominiums. This change took place

National Day Rally 2019: Future Development Plans for Singapore

In this year’s National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted a few plans that are close to the heart of every Singaporean, such as education and retirement age. With environmental concerns gaining worldwide attention, some possible options to tackle climate change were also being addressed in the speech. But in this article, we

Predicting the property market’s performance with economic indicators

Wouldn’t it be great if you could predict future real estate prices? Or if you managed to sell your assets right before a stock market crash? Truth be told, a market crash does not happen overnight. It is actually a build-up of many factors, such as demand and supply, government measures and much more. It

Government cuts back supply of private homes, as per GLS Programme 2H2019 release

The Singapore government announced a reduction in the supply of private residential houses under the Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme. This comes after there was a dip in demand for private residential properties following the cooling measures implemented in 2018, which resulted in a large oversupply of private residential houses. In the recent Release of

How to leverage on property cycles to sell and buy property

In real estate, timing is everything. Timing your decisions to buy and sell property is the key to maximising profits. Experts usually do so by studying the fluctuations of prices within the real estate cycle. Whether you are a homeowner, investor or a renter, it is important to understand how the property cycle works in

Updated Policy On The Use of CPF and HDB Loans

The government rolled out new rules regarding the use of the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and housing loan with effect from 10th May 2019. This provides property buyers with greater flexibility, without compromising the duration of their lease and their retirement funds. It is a pivotal shift from just focusing on the remaining lease, to

URA Draft Master Plan 2019 – What does it mean for you?

A conversion of office spaces to residential and hotel spaces in the CBD, an increase in the amount of green spaces, improved connectivity in the city and an enhanced focus on the Arts – these are some of the many changes that the URA Draft Master Plan 2019 has in place. The URA Master Plan

How To Finance A Rental Property In Singapore

A simple way to generate a stable source of income is to invest in rental properties. However, pros and cons are unavoidable. Hence, this article provides you with six great tips for you to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible… The primary objective of getting a rental property is simple: to generate a stable