Covid-19 is a man-made catastrophe spread by our ignorance, recklessness and stubbornness. The pandemic unveiled the weaknesses in our social norms and cultural practices. It also exposed the problems in government systems all over the world, particularly in healthcare, housing, finance and infrastructure. Times are tough. An unknown future is frightening. But no matter … [Read more...]
Behind the “sins” of the property market
The title of this post is inspired by one of the readers who ordered my new book Behind The Scenes of The Property Market online. He asked in his e-mail when he would have “The Sins of the Property Market” delivered to him. I immediately sent him the book because any delay would be a sin. Besides, he is most likely a loyal follower of my blog who got the idea from my old … [Read more...]
Impacts of Singapore’s low birth rate on our future housing demand
Singapore's total fertility rate in 2020 fell to a historic low of 1.1. It drops further below the country’s replacement rate of 2.1. Since babies are conceived nine months earlier, low birth rate is the result of fewer conceptions in 2019. Under the financial stress of Covid-19 and family conflict from WFH, we might see an even lower fertility rate this year. Delays in … [Read more...]
Ep#51 An Interview To Answer Your Property Questions
In this interview by Josh Tan of TheAstuteParent, I will answer your property questions pertaining to the topics below: - Pandemic property craze - Property market data - Why homebuyers make mistakes - Market opportunities - Proximity to MRT - Commercial properties - Shoebox units - The rental market - About tenants You can now watch the podcast below. The video … [Read more...]
When a fling becomes a thing
Are you tempted to chase after surging prices of hot stocks to make some easy money? Do you often jump on the bandwagon of hot investments for fear of missing out any profit? Do you like to check out latest gadgets when you already have similar versions at home? Have you been distracted by any third party when you are in a stable relationship? A fling is an affair that only … [Read more...]