Summary More than 35,600 applications were received in the October Build-to-Order (BTO) flat sales exercise, the highest number since August 2022. A 10-year minimum occupation period, clawback rules and rental restrictions did not deter strong demand for Prime and Plus HDB flats. Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at […] The post [Post 879] Prime and Plus BTO flats: Why restrictions didn’t dampen demand | Deep Dive podcast first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Resale condos may not have that “new car effect” of owning something brand new, but some property investors will swear by these. There are good reasons for that: not only are you observing the real product (noisy neighbours and all), but you can observe transaction histories, get feedback, and depending on the project, sometimes get […] The post 10 Most Profitable Resale Condos In 2024 (One Made $1m In 8 Years) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In this week’s episode, we explore a unique maisonette designed around a brutalist theme, showcasing raw concrete textures, darker tones, and a rugged, rustic charm. The post Inside An Interior Designer’s Brutalist HDB Maisonette Apartment first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Back in 2011, I bought my first property purchase. Fast forward 10 years later, I sold it at for a “profit”. Here are 7 painful mistakes and personal reflections. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⚠️Disclaimer⚠️ Everything mentioned in this video are my personal opinions / thoughts and reflections. I am not against new launches but wish to share my […] The post 7 PAINFUL Mistakes from My New Launch “INVESTMENT” ???? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The minimum down payment on an EC can be more than 25 per cent. Consider this: as of 2024, ECs have an income ceiling of $16,000 per month. Now along with this income ceiling, there’s a Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR) that caps the monthly loan repayment to 30 per cent of your monthly income. (There’s […] The post Why The $16,000 Income Ceiling For Executive Condos Is Too Low first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Emerald of Katong (EOK) is the current top-seller in District 15, as one of the main draws was the price: simply put, buyers expected a higher quantum, as District 15 is an expensive area; especially the expat-heavy lifestyle spot of Katong/East Coast Road. In any case, given that it is nearly 100 per cent sold out, […]

In this week’s episode, we explore a unique maisonette designed around a brutalist theme, showcasing raw concrete textures, darker tones, and a rugged, rustic charm.

The minimum down payment on an EC can be more than 25 per cent. Consider this: as of 2024, ECs have an income ceiling of $16,000 per month. Now along with this income ceiling, there’s a Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR) that caps the monthly loan repayment to 30 per cent of your monthly income. (There’s […]

As a collective whole, most properties in Singapore tend to appreciate. This may be a result of many different factors, such as increasing land prices, the addition of better infrastructure, or broader economic growth (among many other reasons). This was especially so during the pandemic period, as demand shot up and there wasn’t enough supply […]

Thank you so much for providing great insight and articles over the years! I am really hoping you could give me some advice on my current situation. I am torn between this 2 to buy a resale flat under HDB family scheme to buy a really tiny studio / 1 bedder private house My goal […]