Ask about how to compare properties, and almost everyone says something along the lines of performance and transaction history. But as it happens, this is one of the hardest things to evaluate in real estate. Given the huge range of factors that drive property prices, it’s easy to mistake correlation for causation, and it’s important to use ROI […] The post 5 Mistakes You Make When Comparing Condo Prices – Your ‘Good Deal’ Might Be Hiding a Secret first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

I think we have to be honest and recognise that in Singapore, most of us aren’t buying huge homes. With land scarcity, we have to strike a balance between price and comfort; for me, that’s a home where it’s enough for toddlers to learn to walk, teens have enough privacy when growing up, where dinner […] The post The Ideal Size for Each Room of Your Condo to Actually Feel Liveable Revealed first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A lot of Singaporean homebuyers, particularly those of the older generation, have a clear preference for freehold status. Perhaps it’s due to a sense of permanence – that their children or grandchildren will be sheltered by the fruits of their labour. Or perhaps its simply decades of reinforcement, and being told by their parents, friends, […] The post I Bought a Freehold Property in Singapore and Regret It — Here’s the Big Mistake I Made first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Malaysia is still the top overseas property destination for Singaporeans, and it’s not hard to see why. For what you pay for a four-room flat here, you could be living in a spacious condo with a pool, gym, and maybe even a view of the Straits. But don’t let the proximity fool you. The Malaysian […] The post 4 Hidden Risks To Avoid When Buying Property In Malaysia (A Guide For Singaporeans) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

I noticed that condo maintenance issues are in the news again, and this time, Fernwood Towers was mentioned. Update: Recently, we received an irate letter from Fernwood Towers’ management, for a reference to a Straits Times article about maintenance issues. We previously linked the to Straits Times article here, and we notice the Straits Times also […] The post What Buyers Overlook When Purchasing Older Condos (Until It’s Too Late) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

As SG60 approaches, it’s a good time to consider how Singapore’s housing story is inseparable from its national story. Housing is one of the qualities that makes Singapore stand out among many countries – whilst most states struggle with the issue of affordable housing, we have a home ownership rate of close to 90 per […] The post 5 Ways Housing Shapes Singapore’s National Identity first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Many Singaporeans dream of upgrading to private property, but plenty also choose to stay in their HDB flats. Whether it’s for affordability, comfort, or personal values, remaining in public housing can seem like the sensible choice. But what if holding on to your HDB flat for too long is quietly costing you money? Some people […] The post Does Staying in an HDB Cost More Than Upgrading to a Condo? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

“Sell one, buy two” was such a widely used piece of property advice, I would be shocked if every property agent hasn’t uttered it at least once. And while the practice is less common today, some buyers still definitely do it: transferring the home to just one co-owner (usually a spouse or some other family […] The post Is Property Decoupling To Avoid ABSD Now Illegal? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Some time ago, I met a condo buyer who told me he spent weeks obsessing over floor plans, stack orientations, and even fortune teller consultations over the better unit for his one-bedder. He finally settled on the perfect unit: high floor, greenery view, and in the block closest to the side gate for MRT and […] The post How Condo Buying In Singapore Became A Game Of Luck first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If Springleaf Prata is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Springleaf, you’re not completely wrong. But that’s about to change. Springleaf, a quiet estate mainly populated by landed homes, is soon to see its first major condo launch ever: Springleaf Residence, a nearly mega development about a two-minute sheltered walk […] The post Springleaf Residence Launches From $878K — Is This 941-Unit Mega Development Worth It? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.