Here’s the thing about profitable condos, it’s never really down to just one reason. A lot of people mistakenly believe that it needs to be near an MRT, or it has to be freehold – for it to be a safe purchase but sometimes that is far from the truth. We’ve seen condos that tick […] The post 7 Surprising Condos That Are Profitable Despite Not Being Near An MRT Station first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In this week’s episode, a creative couple showcases their 4-room BTO flat in Kallang, Singapore. Spanning 93 square metres, the home combines vibrant design with functional spaces to support their artistic lifestyles. Rachel, a freelance illustrator known as Racho Doodles, and Adil, who crafts furniture and objects by hand, have tailored their home to reflect […] The post A Young Creative Couple Built Their Vibrant 4-Room BTO Apartment With DIY Furniture first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

With 42 years under its belt, ERA Asia Pacific, a wholly owned subsidiary by APAC Realty, embraces technology to empower agents in delivering elevated services with a personal touch. Its CEO, Marcus Chu, shares more. With more people turning to YouTube and social media for information about properties and using new platforms such as the […] The post The property industry still needs agents: APAC Realty CEO first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

While modern HDBs tend to follow a more standard, cookie-cutter approach, some older public housing has a certain charm. Think landed HDBs and the ever-iconic HDB maisonettes. This week, we’re exploring five of the most affordable Executive Maisonettes (EMs) currently on the market, starting from $725,000. While they are undeniably pricier than your average HDB flat, they come […] The post 5 Cheapest Executive Maisonette HDBs You Can Buy In 2024 (From $725k) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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.

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.

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.

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, […]