It’s that time of year: when property sales drop, True Singapore Ghost Stories Volume 7 million appears in bookstores, and someone appears on Stomp for making racist remarks about burning paper. That’s right, it’s the seventh month – and today we talk to some Singaporeans who talked about surviving their haunted flat: First, a little…

In this series of obscure malls, we will be looking at various obscure malls located in different parts of Singapore. This week, we will be looking at Midpoint Orchard. Midpoint Orchard is a mall that is located right next to Centrepoint, just opposite [email protected] Despite being located right along Orchard Road, Midpoint Orchard is not…

With economists predicting a recession in 2020, you’d be surprised to learn that Singapore’s property scene is heating up. But that isn’t just because Hong Kong is in trouble: Singapore’s real estate industry is showing signs of recovery Private, non-landed home prices rose 1.5 per cent in Q2 2019, compared to a 0.7 per cent…

Be treated to panoramic views of the sea in a choice freehold development Property aspirations among Singaporeans come in all shapes and forms. Some prefer to be at the heart of the action, while others favour a sanctuary far from the madding crowd. How about having the best of both worlds in a development?  If…

Not many Singaporeans stay in a rental home, but those who do know it’s not exactly butterflies and rainbows. For one, this is one of the most expensive cities in the world to rent a place. No matter how much people say it’s a renter’s market, it’s not cheap. Which is why the traditional practice…

When it comes to mortgages, how should you split it? Which one will bring the most benefits to you? Well, maybe these common Singaporean methods will help you make your decision: How a mortgage is split can have legal implications later. When deciding your approach, it’s important to think about potential future consequences; not just…

One top Singaporean gripe of buying a property on this Sunny Island set in the Sea is that housing prices are too darn expensive these days. But do their complaints really hold water? Are we as a nation of homebuyers too picky, unrealistic, or downright delusional? Or do we have a legitimate right to whine?…

You’ll have to engage a conveyancing firm (i.e. law firm handling the paperwork for your property purchase) when getting that new house. But you have a lot of options, from your bank to your mortgage broker’s recommendation. Here’s how to pick one that balances between cost and quality: The main concerns in picking a conveyancing…

How do houses look so good in magazines? There are two answers: the first is Photoshop. The second is careful selection and placement of furnishings; and this can be done even without a massive budget. Comfort Design, one of Singapore’s leading furniture retailers, tells us how: Getting that designer apartment look Making your home look…

National Day Rally 2019 was kind of muted. Probably because there are only so many ways to say “the world economic order is collapsing” in a cheerful and encouraging way.  But while the world we knows goes down the proverbial toilet, here are some property highlights you can look forward to before it happens: The…