Not Getting Married (Part 2) — What kind of Property to Buy?
Decided that renting might be too painful for you? Or just want to know what the best property is if you’re single or not intending to get married? In our latest Insights article, we explore feasible options whether you’re going for budget or gains.
Selling your HDB or EC after MOP? What’s Next?
For owners of HDB flats and Executive Condominiums (EC), the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP) is one of the big dates to be excited about. Once the MOP has been met, the HDB or EC can be sold on the open market. What’s next after you sell your home? Do you have a proper exit plan? In our latest Insights article, we explore 3 options which homeowners typically pick.
How would 28 year old Eligibility for HDB affect the Real Estate Market?
The parliamentary session earlier in March stirred up plenty of questions, debates, and opinions on whether the age criteria for single Singaporeans to buy HDBs should be lowered. Every one might have their own stance on this matter and we are not here to set the record straight. This article runs a simple thought experiment on what might potentially happen if the eligibility criteria for age is indeed lowered.
5 Reasons Why Upgrading from Condo to HDB Makes Sense
Let’s face it, Singaporeans are jaded about discussions on socioeconomic status (SES). We are tired of being compared with distant social groups which we don’t relate to. Sentiments on the ground reflect this view, disenchanted with “upgrading” to a condo for the sake of “upgrading”. In our latest Insights article, we explore 5 reasons why it makes sense to upgrade to a HDB.
Reading Floor Plans — Here’s What to Take Note Of!
While floor plans were meant to provide clarity of the structures of the house, the minute differences between lines and symbols make it difficult even to make sense of it, let alone use it to your advantage. Getting a bird’s eye view removes the optical illusion, allowing you to envision future renovation potential better and if the layout is suitable for your living needs. After all, every centimetre of the house counts.
Should I Buy a Recently MOP-ed HDB or An Older Resale HDB?
Property buyers have numerous choices to make when it comes time to purchase a property. A common question for first-time property buyers is: Should I buy a recently MOP-ed HDB, or an older Resale HDB? In this article, we will explain the differences between a recently MOP-ed HDB, and an older HDB resale property, and which choice is the best fit for you.
7 Key Strategies to Help Sell Your HDB!
Selling your flat can be exciting. You may be selling for profit, or you just need to upgrade space. Either way, you need to be informed of the process and its costs to sell your property. Having the proper knowledge can increase your chance of the selling process happening quickly and efficiently. In our latest article, we discuss the seven key strategies to help sell your HDB!
Hidden Costs When It Comes to Selling Your HDB
Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB) provides Singapore citizens with tools and resources to own property. While the HDB resources are a great asset for Singaporeans looking to purchase a property, it is important to know about many of the costs in a HDB transaction. In this article, we will look at some of the hidden costs of selling your HDB.
Is there a best time to sell my property? (Timing the market)
The environment of the property market is different every year. Many articles may even suggest an “ideal” month to sell your property. In our latest Insights article, we dig deep into the factors you should focus on when timing the sale of your property, and the specific market conditions to look out for when timing the sale of your property!
How This Family of 7 Upgraded From HDB to Landed Property
Singapore is affectionately known as “Little Red Dot” by many, and that didn’t come without basis – we’re indeed small by land size and this has resulted in the scarcity & high prices of land here. Thus, we tend to believe that being able to upgrade to a landed home is a dream that is out of reach. Large families also usually forsake the idea of upgrading to private properties for the large spaces that characterised HDB EMs & EAs.
However, there are ways & means to satisfy both the need for space & the want for capital appreciation. For this family of 7 who were originally staying in a HDB EM, they eventually decided to go for an upgrade (to a landed property at that!). Let’s explore why they did so & how they did it.
