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How to Buy Resale Private Property in Singapore [2022 Guide]

Editor’s Note, May 2022: We’ve updated the article to ensure links are still relevant.   With […]

7 Things to Know About ABSD for Your 2nd Property

In March 2019, Singapore was announced the most expensive city in the world to live in […]

COVID-19: Things You Can Do While Working From Home

COVID-19: It’s been exactly a week since the Singapore government has issued a nationwide lockdown on […]

5 Things To Note About COVID-19 and Singapore Real Estate Market

On 3 April 2020, the Singapore government announced yet another round of safe distancing measures as […]

Is It Worth Buying a Condo in Singapore?

“Property is a good investment because it always goes up.” …does it really?

COVID-19 Virus: Should Homebuyers Be Worried?

The COVID-19 virus pandemic has caused a dent in China’s $43 trillion property market as developer […]

8 Home Loan Planning Tips Every Fresh Grad Should Know

Graduating from college is liberating: it marks your first significant achievement into adulthood.

4 Questions People Ask Property Agents During CNY Reunions

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Chinese New Year 2020 is just around the corner. If you’ve got […]

First Timer’s Guide to Buying HDB – BTO vs Resale

Most of us in Singapore have spent our childhoods growing up in Housing Development Board (HDB) […]

The Expat’s 2022 Guide to the Types of Property in Singapore

Considering moving to Singapore and making this sunny island your new home? You’re not alone – […]

Marrying a Foreigner? You May Be Eligible for $40,000 in Grant

Did you know that almost 1 in 3 people living in Singapore are neither citizens nor […]

8 Things to Know About the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant

First-time HDB buyers rejoice: the CPF Board’s latest Enhanced CPF Housing Grant has now made your […]

The 2023 Guide to HDB Housing Grants (Updated!)

In our conservative island-state, our housing regulations are skewed in favor of Singaporean citizens with a […]

7 Myths About Property Agents Everyone Thinks Are True

Looking to buy or sell a house? You’ll always encounter this individual. He or she will […]

Loans for 2nd Property: 2 Keys to Watch For in 2022

S$1,454. That’s the average cost of Singapore’s real estate per square foot. Now, that’s expensive. Not […]

The Ultimate Home Loans Glossary

Applying for home loans to purchase a property? You’ll be given a thick stack of paperwork […]

Freehold vs Leasehold Singapore: 5 Reasons Freehold is Better

Buying your first private property in Singapore is a milestone. It represents the level of comfort […]

HDB Lease Buyback Scheme: A Practical Guide

47%. That’s almost half the Singaporean population who will be 65 and above by 2050. It […]

Freelancers: Here’s How to Secure a Larger Home Loan

As a freelancer or self-employed individual, it can feel a little lonely when you’re applying for […]

How Do I Check My Property Tax? [Singapore 2022 Guide]

One thing the Singapore government has done right is to make it easy for us to […]

Is It Worth It to Engage a Property Agent? (Pros and Cons)

In 2010, only 11% of HDB owners sold their flats without the help of a property […]

How to Apply for a BTO / Balance Flat [2022 Step-by-Step Guide]

For any Singaporean man who’s gone through NS, applying for a BTO or balance flat feels […]

HDB Resale Procedure 2022 [The Buyer’s Step-by-Step Guide]

Resale HDB flats have several advantages over BTO flats. For one, you won’t have to wait […]

2 Easy Steps to Get a Precise Valuation on Your Next Property

At a seminar I attended recently, the speaker recounted a horror story his parents had gone […]

The REAL Costs of Buying a Property in Singapore [2022 Guide]

Buying a property is probably the single biggest purchase you’ll have to make in your life. […]

HDB Loan vs Bank Loan: 3 Easy Keys to Help You Decide

You’ve trawled through the HDB website, looked at various bank offerings, and are still undecided as […]

How to Buy a House in Singapore: The First-Timer’s Guide to Financial Planning

Let’s face it: living in Singapore is expensive. And we’re not just talking about cars. While […]

What Kind of Property Can You Buy in Singapore? [Updated 2022]

In the market for a new home in Singapore? Or thinking about moving out of your […]

10+ Traps to Avoid When Upgrading from an HDB [2022 Edition]

A record of 261 million-dollar HDB flats sold in 2021 and you might be thinking if […]