A good property agent more than deserves his/her commission, but many buyers and sellers are often unsure about how much to pay. So do landlords and tenants. Truth is, there are many factors that determine property agent commission in Singapore; even seasoned sellers, buyers and renters can become confused about industry standards. So, here’s our…
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If You Want To Invest in Indonesia, You Cannot Ignore Bali’s Growth
Called the “island of the Gods”, Bali truly is a paradise, and has now emerged as a popular investment destination. With scenic beaches and a backdrop of rich cultural heritage, it’s not hard to see why Indonesia’s Bali is one of the top holiday destinations in the world. Once a rural farmland, roughly 80% of…
How To Spot The Best Investment Property
Not all properties are created equal. Find out what makes a potentially good investment property. Buying investment property is quite different from buying one to live in. If your agenda is the former, then the first thing you need to do is to assess whether the said property can potentially generate a steady rental income…
99.co to Create the LARGEST Property Marketplaces In Singapore And Indonesia!
99.co to join forces with iProperty.com.sg and Rumah123.com, with REA Group backing for market leadership 99.co is proud to announce that we’ve entered a binding agreement to take over operations of REA groups’ operation in Singapore and Indonesia, including consumer portals iProperty.com.sg and Rumah123.com. The joint venture (JV) would place us immediately as the market…
Which Singapore Condo Would Ip Man Buy?
By now, we all know that Hong Kong action-star Donnie Yen has been shopping for property in Singapore. Yen, who plays the titular character in the popular Ip Man martial arts film series, reportedly made a trip here late last month with is wife, Cissy Wang. The power couple was said to be on the…
Have Effects Of The Cooling Measures Worn Off?
The uptick in pricing index and greater uptake of new homes in August have raised questions on whether effects from last year’s property cooling measures have worn off. On July 5, 2018 just slightly after 7pm, the Government dropped the surprise announcement that it was raising Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates and tightening Loan-To-Value…
Can Buy Anot? Freehold Condo in Geylang for Under $1 Million
Can buy anot? is a new series where a noob property buyer highlights a property in which he thinks is a good buy, states his reasons why – and then gets schooled by 99.co’s in house property experts. So recently I was snooping around 99.co’s listings, and fantasizing about owning my own home. Two years…
This agent proposed in a showflat, because why not?
Most couples choose to propose in the usual spots – the beach, a mountain, in a hotel room overlooking a majestic skyline. Not this agent. Last month, 27-year-old Rain from PropNex’s Powerful Negotiator Group chose to propose in a showroom of upcoming development Parc Clematis, and yes – his fiancee said yes! To find out…
Will Condo Sales Be Affected By The New HDB Policy Changes?
The increased income ceiling will enable more Singaporeans to buy an HDB flat. But will it siphon off demand for mass market condos? Starting September 11, more Singaporeans will have access to affordable housing options. This comes as HDB announced new changes to the income ceiling for BTO flats, along with an enhanced housing grant…
Being a landlord is hard enough. Why make it any harder?
So you’ve just bought a condo with your hard-earned savings. Time to sit back, rent it out and tiao ka while money flows in, because that’s what the landlord life is all about amirite? Well, no. Not really. Namely because landlording can be hard. Immensely hard. Never mind that we’re currently in a renter’s market,…
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