Buying Real Estate In Singapore As A Foreigner
Despite COVID-19 – especially as we enter 2022 – Singapore remains an attractive destination for foreign real estate investors. Just in 2021 alone, according to the Business Times, real estate investment activity “almost doubled in the first half of 2021 to US$4.7 billion worth of acquisitions, up 97 per cent from a year ago”. More than half of this came from cross-border investors. If you are interested in acquiring real estate as a foreigner, there are some particular rules and restrictions surrounding what types of properties you may or may not buy.
Going for a Resale Condo? Here’s What To Look Out For
The effects that COVID-19 has had on Singapore’s real estate scene for the past one to two years has been discussed a lot, and to the knowledge of the large majority, construction delays and demand for larger living/working spaces at home are two of such notable impacts. Consequently, we saw many prospective buyers turn to the resale market instead, as evident in the uptick in resale volume over the past 1.5 years. Be it for investment or own-stay, should you also be looking to purchase a resale unit, we have compiled five factors that you may wish to look out for.
Fixed vs Floating Interest Rate – What are the differences?
In this article, we will be diving deep into the different types of interest rates that you should be looking out for when receiving a mortgage loan letter of offer. We have realised that home buyers are usually confused between a fixed interest rate package and a floating interest rate package. We will outline the main differences between a fixed and floating interest rate, their respective advantages and disadvantages, and which packages will be more suitable for you in different circumstances.
Should I use CPF or Cash For My Property Down payment? | Investors Ep 9
A common question among young couples looking to purchase their first home is whether they should use CPF or cash for their first property down payment In this episode of our investors series, we dive into figuring out whether using CPF or Cash would be better for making your first property down payment according to your financial situation.
Investors Series Episode 2: The Age Issue
Investors Series Episode 1: The Price Is Right!
We dive into the key differences between a New Launch Property under construction versus a Private Resale Property that’s ready to move in. We will address a few things: the key behaviour of new launch property upon TOP stage concerning pricing behaviour, and how it compares to that of a resale property. What is the general behaviour of owners who have invested in new launches at show flats and are waiting for the TOP period three to four years later? Find out which is more suitable for a person looking to purchase a Condominium or Private Property in Singapore.
