Every country has one: that spot where weird things keep happening. In Singapore, that’s Yishun. We investigate what has happened there.

Considering HDB loan vs bank loan is probably the second thing that many first-time homeowners are wondering, after figuring out where their first home should be. Overwhelmed with all the jargon and fine print? Don’t worry, we’re here to break down the differences between HDB loans and bank loans. Key points about HDB loan vs…

Although most Singaporeans live in HDB flats, their knowledge of HDB rules is probably limited to a few more prominent ones, such as the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP). But it’s the rules HDB owners don’t commonly know that can come back to haunt them. Here’s what the rules are, and what you need to know…

Long before the inception of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singaporeans resolved their neighbourly differences through kampong spirit. Which, according to my grandmother, involves situations like nailing the neighbour’s gate shut because their family dog attacked our chickens. That’s why, in this more civilised age, we use the share value system. Here’s how it…

Even a billionaire with a penthouse can’t fully avoid tangles with his management council, which is also known as the Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST). A 2018 court case has clarified the definition of “common property”, and slapped a S$40,000 on a billionaire resident for his renovation works at his Ardmore Park penthouse. That’s probably…

Most HDBs have a 99 year lease, leading some to describe them as only temporary assets. We explore whether there is merit to such claims.

If you’re new to property, the terms freehold, 99-year, 999-year, and leasehold can be confusing. So let us break it down for you. Freehold property can be held by the owner indefinitely. On the other hand, a 99-year leasehold property reverts back to the state upon the expiry of its lease. A holdover from the…

Buying a second property in Singapore is a tough decision these days, given the added stamp duties. Still, many investment opportunities abound, and a second house is a huge benefit to the next generation. Before you take the big step of buying a second property however, make sure you’re ready. (You might also want to…

At some point, Singaporeans will be putting in plans to upgrade – whether it’s from a flat to a condo, or a condo to a bigger condo or even a landed home. In any case, upgrading your property is a big move that can lead to a lot of financial missteps, so take note of…

Property myths are more dangerous than simply being misinformed. It’s easy to correct misinformation (i.e. being told the wrong thing). But myths are self-confirming beliefs and mindsets that are hard to change. For example, when you find out that “walking distance” to the MRT actually pushes the limits of what your legs are capable of,…