At the annual OrangeTee Business Conference 2019 on 20th Feb, OrangeTee & Tie (OTT) announced an industry-changing initiative to transform their business into a TechProp company. Steven Tan, Managing Director of OTT, hails the company as a TechProp company, the first of its kind. A TechProp company combines the strength of traditional real estate with innovative technology, expanding…

New rules permit you to set aside up to $20,000 in your CPF Ordinary Account (CPF OA), when buying a house. This appeals to the financially cautious, as they feel they’re better prepared for emergencies. But there are reasons this shouldn’t be an “auto-select”, even for the prudent: Why set aside $20,000? When applying for…

It’s best not to be presumptuous as a tenant. This is a country that favours landlords – and for every landlord who’s desperate to avoid vacancy, there’s a fussier one who’s happy to bear the cost of kicking people out. That may be your landlord, so be careful even with these “small things”: 1. You…

The housing market has faced a lot of doom and gloom in recent years. Luxury properties, such as Good Class Bungalows, have borne much of the brunt. On top of it, Singaporeans have increasingly begun to ponder what these big investments are worthwhile, given the state of the market. But does the recent uptick mean…

Find out what’s in store for the property landscape in areas such as Pasir Panjang From its humble beginnings as a steamboat barbecue and kite-flying hotspot in the 1990s, the Marina Bay area has transformed into the leading financial hub, civic space and community playground it is today. More than 30 years in the making,…

Even if you have a property agent to help, properly “prepping” your house for sale is a good idea. The more steps you take, the quicker and more easily your property agent can find a good price for it. And if you decide not to use an agent, the following steps are even more important:…

We’re updating the details even as Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivers his speech! While this isn’t a comprehensive analysis, here’s a quick snapshot of how Budget 2019 could impact Singapore’s property and home ownership: 1. A lower Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) could mean fewer tenants The DRC, which measures to the total number of…

(Credits) Singaporeans love to eat – that much is obvious. If you’re a night owl who constantly gets food cravings in the wee hours of the morning, check out these 5 condos that are located a stone’s throw away from some of our island’s best supper spots. #1: Warner Court District: D10 Nearest MRT: Holland…

It’s not uncommon for newlyweds to rent from in-laws; after all, those BTO flats can take two or three years to finish. But beware: in-laws are not always better than going to a landlord who’s a stranger. Here are some hard lessons you might run into: 1. Any “loose” payment terms are not really an…

Mention “Kovan”, and this conjures of the image of a family-friendly suburban neighbourhood. You probably wouldn’t associate Kovan with luxury or prestige, but with the launch of new condominium The Florence Residences, all that’s about to change. Here’s the low-down on The Florence Residences at Kovan: it’s a 99-year leasehold development by Logan Property, and…