As the world struggles with the coronavirus outbreak, one thing is sure. This invisible enemy does not distinguish between language, race or even social class. The virus has no respect for countries and borders and has now spread around the world. The damage it as done to families, economies, and the stock market is tremendous.[…]
This article is part 3 of a 3-part series to understand if the upcoming supply of new condos will cause prices to collapse. On the surface, this topic seems like a no-brainer. How can prices of a commodity go up when there is so many of them available? However, if you were to scrutinize the[…]
This article is part 2 of a 3-part series to understand if the upcoming oversupply of new condos will cause prices to collapse. If you haven’t read part 1, I suggest that you go and read part 1 first to understand the background of the analysis. After all, doesn’t common sense tell you that the[…]
Oversupply Causes Prices to Collapse? Earlier this month, I met up with a few colleagues over a Chinese New Year celebration lunch. Meetups like these very important because we get to share information. That way, we are always updated on the latest market news faster than everyone else. During the lunch, one colleague mentioned that[…]
Is A Buyer’s Agent That Important? Over the years, I have met up with people from all walks of life. Some will tell me that they don’t need my help in helping them find a property. They are perfectly comfortable to transact on their own. These buyers prefer to engage with the seller’s agent directly.[…]
Case Study Of A Singaporean PR Purchasing A Condo In Singapore Recently I had the opportunity to meet up with a lovely couple who had just gotten their PR. They were incredibly excited and was looking forward to purchasing a condo in Singapore. If you are not aware by now, getting a Singapore Permanent Residency[…]
Uber 388. A Low-Rise Single Block Boutique Development How is this even possible? If you have seen a lot of boutique developments in Singapore, you will realise that there are a few ways to house the apartment units. Depending on the intensification of land use, there are generally two ways to go about doing it.[…]
Ten @ Suffolk Is Near Three Primary Schools Although you see a lot of new developments featured on this website, we do a fair share of resale activity as well. These transactions include sales, rental or even the purchase of condos/HDB in the resale market. Depending on your requirements, we do have solutions to cater[…]
We Live In A World That Demands Instant Solutions Once in a while, I do get enquiries from buyers who ask me which condo is the best buy in the market. These buyers do not understand how I come up with the answer, nor do they wish to meet up and find out more. They[…]
How The Name Of Seahill Came About As you can surmise from the name, Seahill is a condo that is in between the sea and a hill. This geographic feature is extremely rare in Singapore. If I am not mistaken, the condo site for Seahill is the only place with this unique characteristic on the[…]
Some Professions Are Nobler Than Others In a poll of a list of professions by Reader’s Digest in Canada, they found that some occupations were more trustworthy than others. I believe if you were to do the same poll elsewhere throughout the world, you would likely get the same answers. On the top rung of[…]
One Pearl Bank-An Iconic New Building with Historical Significance Today, tall buildings are everywhere in Singapore. From offices, residences to even the world-famous Marina Bay Sands hotels, these skyscrapers have dominated Singapore’s skyline. However, in the not too distant past, tall buildings were rare in Singapore. Construction methods were not as advanced, and there was[…]