Hey Nas, we heard you’re moving to our sunny island Singapore. Forget the naysayers (we Singaporeans are a hard bunch to please), many of us are happy you’ve decided to pick Singapore as your next home. You know, considering you’ve pretty much seen most of the world and still decide that we are a near…

Despite hiccups, Oxley Holdings remains confident of being able to sell its Mercure and Novotel Hotels. Here’s what’s happening: Oxley has appointed three exclusive consultants, in a quest to find a new buyer for its Mercure and Novotel Hotels. Oxley previous terminated a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Gracious Land Pte. Ltd. However, the three…

Some Singaporeans are finding new ways to profit in this expensive city: for four years, a four-room flat was subletting 24 people. That’s four times the maximum allowed by HDB. At 403 Pandan Gardens, three double-decker bunk beds are crammed into each bedroom of a three-room HDB flat. At least six tenants live in each…

Don’t be deceived by Ratatouille, house mice aren’t as friendly (or as clean and sanitary) as Remy. They live in dirty places such as sewers, and that’s how they carry germs and disease into the house. Get rid of them quick: 1. Use coffee powder to match the strong smell of mice This one material…

Complaints in the renovation industry are still common, and we can see why. The industry is a bit opaque, so many Singaporeans are confused over how things work. Here’s a little clarity: 1.There is only accreditation, not licensing, for Interior Designers There is no strict licensing regime for being an Interior Designer. There are many…

Lizards, or cicaks, are quite a common sight in Singapore homes (especially in ground floor units). Many people are horrified by their appearance and sounds, despite their being harmless. But if you have a real phobia of the little critters, or hate their germ-laden poo everywhere, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered: 1. Mosquito repellent…

Looking for a factory, warehouse, office, or general industrial space in the East of Singapore? We’ve got you covered. In this post, you’ll find five highly affordable industrial spaces in different neighbourhoods in the East; we’ve got our fingers crossed that one of these spaces will be the perfect fit for you! #1: This industrial…

Ever wondered what it is like being a property agent? In this series entitled Agent Success Stories, we sit down with agency leaders to find out their side of the story. From their humble beginnings to the challenges they have faced on the road to success, we learn that a career in the real estate…

Two freehold sites are up for sale along Cavan Road (District 8). While they were once industrial, they’ve now been rezoned for residential use: The two freehold redevelopment sites are at 2 and 21 Cavan Road (District 8). 2 Cavan Road has 20,100 square feet of land, selling at $47.4 million – this site once…

Compact units are a “love it or hate it” affair for many property investors; but they’ve seen a more favourable turn of late. For new property investors, these offer a great stepping stone toward bigger assets. The fact is, these small-sized apartments are affordable and low-maintenance. If you’re a landlord, compact units are also easier…