Top 7 Mistakes Foreign Buyers Should Avoid When Buying Residential Property in Singapore
As Singapore continues to thrive as one of the top financial and business hubs in the world, it is not surprising that more and more foreign buyers are considering investing in its real estate market. However, buying property in Singapore can be a complicated process, especially for those unfamiliar with…
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Why are Shophouses a Good Investment?
Stocks, bonds, REITs, and real estate are all standard features of an investment portfolio in Singapore. But do you know that Shophouses can be a great form of real estate investment as well?
In our latest Insights article, we explore 10 main reasons why Shophouses are attractive investment opportunities.
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With Evergrande’s situation in China’s Real Estate Market, why are Asian Investors turning to Singapore?
Evergrande. The largest private sector Real Estate Developer in China by sales. But it’s also the world’s most indebted developer, with total liabilities amounting to $300 Billion. Saliently, the debt of such a huge company inevitably foreshadows a credit crunch in China. The reduction in lending activity or tightening of requirements for loans will result in slower growth for up and coming companies or companies who rely on these loans to operate. Acknowledging this in mind, investors are scouring for the place to shift their focus over, but where to?
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.
