(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…

Many Singaporeans don’t bother with the fine details of HDB loans, until it’s too late. Hence, the mad last-minute rush for bank loans (when they don’t qualify), or the sudden panic when the down payment is bigger than expected. Make sure you know these before you try to buy a flat: 1. The HDB loan…

Rental rates are rising for condo and private apartments (1.9 per cent), as well as HDB units (0.3 per cent). Flash estimates of rental volumes are not so far behind, either. But will the uptick continue?   Non-landed private residential rental rates are rising Rental growth rates for non-landed private properties are up to to…

(Credits) Going apartment-viewing with your significant other this Valentine’s Day? In the spirit of keeping things harmonious and avoiding conflict, make sure you don’t say these 5 things to your partner!   #1: “Wah, confirm not enough wardrobe space for you.” Best case scenario: you’re met with a tight-lipped smile, and your partner is cold…

We get it – there’s no way you can abandon your precious fur baby (babies?) But landlords are notoriously intolerant toward pets. Don’t fret though, there are some landlords who either love pets as much as you, or just aren’t as picky: First, know the rules regarding pets in different types of housing Singapore is…

Private condo rents in Singapore can grow by two percent before 2019 ends. That’s according to Jefferies and a Singapore Business Review article. The low supply of Government Land Sales (GLS) and HDB Build-to-Order (BTO) units only reinforces this possibility. The property cooling measures introduced last year led to fewer transaction volumes in the first half of 2019….

Back in 2014, I decided to try and rent out my property without using a real estate agent. I thought the cost of listing and advertising was nothing, compared to the thousands of dollars I’d save. Things got complicated fast, and then degenerated into midnight rants on Twitter and Facebook: Finding a tenant for your…

Students have an undeserved reputation as being “bad tenants”. Blame it on exaggerated horrors stories that tar them all with the same brush. If handled well, students can make great tenants, and are often more easygoing than families: Why would you take on student tenants? For starters, you might be able to optimise the rental…