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  • Property Market 2013 (Residential)

    I wanted to write a post on the property market in Singapore but realized that a single post will be too long. I think I shall do a “trilogy”.   HDB It’s never a secret that there will be a bumper supply of Build To Order (BTO) flats this year and next year. This is to alleviate […]

  • About Dual Key Units

    Dual Key units are in fashion right now. If you are looking for a new home, do seriously consider it if your investment budget do allows it.   So…why dual key?     What are you waiting for? Regardless of the type of property you’ll be investing in, be sure to always be on top […]

  • Renovating Your Kitchen

    Hi Everyone, hope this post helps you in one way or another in understanding the process of renovating your kitchen ONLY. During the December holidays, I embark on a journey which made me realise how important renovation is before you buy a house. Renovation and changing windows to thermal aluminium windows can often be necessary before purchasing […]

  • Daisy Suites EDM

    Limited units at Daisy Suites. 2 to 4 bedrooms available. Is this a good fit for you? Give us a call and we will assess based on your requirements and current standing.

  • HDB Resale Suggestions

    Recently, I saw a few letters on the Straits Time Forum regarding the sale of HDB Resale. Writers had been commenting about the following: Disallow PR from the resale market Relook on owners having both HDB and Private properties but staying in private and renting out HDB Here are my two cents worth: PRs will […]

  • Bartley Residences EDM

    Limited units left at Bartley Residences. Only 3 bedrooms and Penthouse available. Is this a good fit for you? Give us a call and we will assess based on your requirements and current standing.

  • Exact Rental Yield

    Simple Rental Yield is a quick way to judge if a property is good buy. $$!Simple~Rental~Yield =dfrac{Annual~Rental} { Purchase~Price}times100$$ However, the actual yield is definitely lesser: $$!Exact~Rental~Yield =dfrac{Annual~Rental-Misc~Charges~1} { Purchase~Price+Misc~Charges~2}times100$$ where $$!Misc~Charges~1= Annual~Property~Tax+Annual~Maintenance~Fee+Annual~Agent~Commission$$ and $$!Misc~Charges~2=Stamp~Duty+Legal~Fee+Agent~Commission$$ Just because the exact rental yield is low does not mean that the property is not a good buy, there are […]

  • Rental Yields in Singapore

    For any investor, rental yield is a crucial criteria on deciding if a property is worth buying. In my opinion, even though you are buying a property for your own use, it is a criteria that you should be aware of. As my CEO always say: The simple calculation for Rental Yield is: $$!Rental~Yield =dfrac{Annual~Rental} […]