Once we were invited to a friend’s housewarming party. The young couple was pleased to show us around. We were impressed by the great efforts they made to decorate their new home. Suddenly, the wife lamented that they were upset about the agent who sold them the flat and the contractor who renovated it. After she finished her stories, the husband shook his head and … [Read more...]
Ep#48: How To Buy Your First Private Home
If you are planning to buy your 1st private home, you should watch this video. It will answer some common questions from 1st time buyers like you: 1. What should you do before you buy? 2. What should you buy for the 1st time? 3. What projects should you buy: new launch or resale? 4. How do you know you can afford it? 5. How many homes should you view before you buy? 6. … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep#47: How To Engage Property Agents (Part II)
In this episode, I will share with you my personal tips, experiences and stories in the process of finding a good property agent. I will also show you how to tell good agents from bad ones. The following topics will be covered in this video: 1. Which agent should you pick (The 3 Do's and Don'ts)? 2. Why you can't use an agent who is your relative, friend or … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep#46: How To Engage Property Agents (Part I)
How to engage property agents is a question I get from people who are new to renting, buying, selling or leasing their homes. Since I relocated to Singapore 22 years ago, I had rented HDB and private homes, looked for condo units, houses and commercial properties to buy, as well as leased and sold my properties. In this video, I will share my personal experiences with you and … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep#42: Stocks vs Properties
In this episode, we will explore the fundamental differences between investing in stocks versus investing in properties in terms of cost, risk and return. The following points will be covered in the video: 1. Capital commitment 2. Ease of entry 3. Ownership 4. Time Commitment 5. Liquidity 6. Return or capital appreciation You can now watch the podcast below. The … [Read more...]