Do you notice what independent bloggers have in common? That’s what we call “independent” Firstly, they are expressive. They naturally feel and speak stronger than average people. Think actors and actresses who usually have big eyes to express their emotions clearly on big or small screens. Independent bloggers are also more suggestive and opinionated. You can’t be … [Read more...]
When is the next market crash?
Someone threw the million-dollar question to me at a recent Q&A session: When will the market crash? As they said, the answer ranges from imminent to most likely to happen in these two to three years. All markets have cycles, ups and downs, booms and busts, peaks and bottoms. Nothing can escape this, be it the economy, equities, properties, bonds, currencies or commodities. … [Read more...]
Selling property buyers dreams and fantasies
I like watching TV and online commercials, especially the award-winning ones from Asia. Those from Japan and Thailand are my favourite. They are always creative and entertaining. The ads can be a funny episode, a humorous situation or a touching story. At times, they keep you guessing until the very end what they are really advertising. (Not sure whether it is the … [Read more...]
Is property the reason why Singapore is not among the happiest countries in the world?
As we are near the end of the first quarter in 2018, we take a look back and see how the year has started on a happy note. Singapore’s GDP grows 3.5 percent in 2017. Salaries are expected to rise 3.9 percent this year. The stock market continues to close at new record highs. An en bloc deal is closed every other week, the latest being the second-largest ever recorded sale of … [Read more...]
Is IQ important for a successful property investor?
Did you ever have the experience that someone in the audience gives you a “you think you are so smart” look when you are elaborating your point of view? For me, this happens often during my presentation or at the Q&A session, in an industry talk or at my own event. But that doesn’t bother me at all. Because I know that I am really not so smart. In primary school, my … [Read more...]