I refer to my letter to The Straits Times Forum titled "Questionable property ads popping up on social media" which was published on 3 May 2019 as follows: Questionable property ads popping up on social media MAY 3, 2019 When the Government implemented property cooling measures last July, individuals were cautioned against over-leveraging in property … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep#29: Interview with Ku Swee Yong (Part III) – Should I Buy Or Rent In Next 5 Years?
This is the last episode of the three interviews with Ku Swee Yong, CEO of International Property Advisor Pte Ltd. In this video, we will discuss whether it is a better option to buy or rent in Singapore in the next 5 years. We will ask Mr Ku the following questions: 1) What are the pros and cons of buying versus renting? 2) Under what circumstances do you recommend … [Read more...]
Case Study: A curious case of “no money down” property schemes
We present the case of John and his parents. John is an undergraduate student who has taken finance and investment classes that cover a range of asset-types, including real estate. During a family dinner, when discussing a module that John was taking in the university, Real Estate Investments and Finance, his parents divulged that they have made a real estate investment several … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep#28: Interview with Ku Swee Yong (Part II) – What Can We Buy In This Market?
The second podcast of the Interview with Ku Swee Yong series will try to find answers for the big question "What can we buy in this market?". In this video, Mr Ku will share his thoughts on the 4 queries we have in mind on the current property market: 1) When there is oversupply in the private residential market, what about the office market? 2) In 1st Quarter 2019, … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep#27: Interview with Ku Swee Yong (Part I) – Can The Market Absorb Upcoming Supply?
It is a big honor to interview Mr. Ku Swee Yong, CEO of International Property Advisor, in Property Soul Podcast. The full interview will be shown in 3 parts with the following topics: Part I: Can The Market Absorb Upcoming Supply? Part II: What Can We Buy In This Market? Part III: Should I Buy Or Rent In Next 5 Years? In the first episode "Can The Market … [Read more...]