Singapore Real Estate

Old HDB Flats are they Good Buys?

Yian Tay — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:59:59 +0000

TweetQuestion: Hi, I’m considering buying an EM in Serangoon area, and the units are 30 years old now. Any thoughts on this? I’m worried about not being able to sell In mature estates, like Bedok, Toa Payoh, Jurong East, Marine Parade, and yes in many areas, have old HDB flats. HDB flats have

Guru Answers: Money Not Enough can still buy EC?

Yian Tay — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:21:11 +0000

Tweet Question: Hi, I have the intention to buy a EC that is going to TOP in Sep 2017. As I do not have sufficient cash + cpf for 20%, I am planning to sell my current HDB to finance the purchase. I hope to handover the HDB after getting the keys to the EC

Toa Payoh New Launch – Good buy or not

Yian Tay — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:19:34 +0000

TweetThe Toa Payoh New Launch Condo is yet to be launched, but we have closely watched the Government land sale for this 99-year leasehold site at the junction of Lorong 6 and Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, within walking distance of Braddell MRT station. It is expected to yield around 535 private residential units. (from CNA) (source:

Guru Answers: Can my Husband buy another HDB while I keep Mine

Yian Tay — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 16:05:25 +0000

TweetThe question is: can my hubby buy a hdb without my name (first timer)? if im listed as the occupier, can I don’t sell away my current hdb unit? HDB Regulations is that If you are a married couple, you will only be able to own one. So if you do go ahead to buy

Investing in Property – REITs

Yian Tay — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 14:58:58 +0000

Tweet Property or real estate – is one of less liquid assets in comparison to financial instruments such as – Fixed Deposits, bonds and shares (note warrants, CFD, options are not investment instruments but hedging tools). Investment in Real Estate may take different forms, REIT, Land Banking to buying a residential property rent out, even

What HDB Owners Should Know – Q3 2015 Outlook

Yian Tay — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 07:51:43 +0000

TweetSince the National Day Rally Speech, when PM Lee announced a slew of new housing grants and giving Singaporeans and new Singaporean new families a chance to own their own home – with the Special Housing Grant, and changes to the income ceiling – allowing higher income individuals the chance to grab a BTO flat.

Bartley Residences Case Study

Yian Tay — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 01:17:34 +0000

TweetChannel News Asia reported last night about the CRAZY numbers of vacant homes based on figures provided by URA latest numbers. Read the news article here http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-private-home/2005662.html In that article it reported URA’s figures of Latest URA numbers show there were 25,071 completed but unoccupied private homes as at Jun 30. This is higher than

Property curbs are to stay so stop complaining

Yian Tay — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:41:33 +0000

TweetProperty curbs to stay, so say Monetary Authority of Singapore. Reported on Channel News Asia - http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/too-early-to-lift/1999556.html But honestly I am not surprised. Why am I not surprised you ask? Here is my analysis 1) property curbs in Hong Kong are still in place, so since HK has not lifted curbs, and if Singapore were to

Singapore Residential Leasing remains weak

Yian Tay — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 07:33:24 +0000

TweetWe have less foreigners in Singapore than there are new condos The number of new foreigners coming to Singapore has dropped since 2012, with restrictions on hiring, and the double whammy of record number of Condos to be completed, does not bode well for the Residential leasing market. SRX Property said rents for private condos

Wealth Creation Seminar – 11th July 2015

Yian Tay — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 10:39:43 +0000

Tweet Why would you not want to have Multiple Streams of Income? Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a continuous stream of income deposited into your savings and/or checking account? Think about it. You wouldn’t have to worry about paying the bills on time or having money to buy groceries for your family.