Property in Singapore is a prized asset be it for your own stay or as an investment, but there’s no such thing as a free lunch! Owners have to pay their share of property tax every year, and the amount of tax depends on whether the property is owner-occupied, rented out or vacant. How is…

The Council of Estate Agencies, abbreviated as CEA, is a statutory board established on 22 October 2010 to regulate the Singapore real estate industry. Back then, complaints against real estate agencies were rising, from 670 in 2005 to 1,070 in 2009. The Singapore government saw the need for a regulatory body with legal powers to…

The HDB Concessionary Loan comes with a lot of rules guidelines and procedures. Here is all the relevant information you’ll need.

The Classic BTO story goes like this: Why two to three years? Because that’s how long it takes for a bunch of flats to be built and be livable. Conventional wisdom says: get engaged, live with your parents,  and when your flat is almost ready, get married and then move in together and make lots…

Ever the popular option, Executive Condominiums (ECs) comprise potentially lucrative hybrid option for first time home buyers.

Buying a BTO is not easy. We guide you through the maze of red tape and smoothen the otherwise painful process.

Renovating a home in Singapore can be quite the challenge, especially when you’re faced with space constraints. After all, we wouldn’t usually associate a 95sqm (or less) apartment with the word spacious. Thankfully though, we’ve learnt to get creative with interior design! Not convinced? Perhaps these following 10 hacks might change your mind. 1. Skip…

Congratulations! You’ve found your home away from home and become a Permanent Resident (PR). Your next challenge will be navigating Singapore’s real estate maze. Don’t worry – the huge range of property types is more a boon than a bane. Here’s what you need to know: The real estate industry Singapore is home to a…

Everything a foreigner needs to know when buying property in Singapore – from the rules and regulations, to the documentation and stamp duties

This guide sheds light on what a typical Tenancy Agreement entails, so that you won’t be in the dark if there are disputes with the landlord!