As we usher in the lunar new year, property enthusiasts are trying to peep into the crystal ball to see how the market will fare this year. Below are what PropertySoul.com sees in the Singapore property scene in the Year of the Goat (or Sheep). (Disclaimer: I have no vested interest in any property-related company, or influence from any individual in the real estate … [Read more...]
Foreign properties: Why long-distance relationships fail
Tonight inside this dimly lit bar with deafening music, you emptied a bottle of liquor without uttering a single word. Guys drink when they stress over money and relationship. Obviously, you have no luck in both now. First impressions are deceiving From day one when you told me that you fell for this high maintenance girl from a foreign country, I knew you are going to … [Read more...]
How to tell good property agents from bad ones
Below is an article first published in my book No B.S. Guide to Property Investment – Dirty Truths and Profitable Secrets To Building Wealth Through Properties. After I sold one of my properties exclusively by my property agent, another agent who used to lease that property for me learned about it and said, "What? Only $xxx,xxx? I could have easily sold thirty to fifty … [Read more...]
Can you afford your dream home after taking the 3-3-5 test?
Earlier this week, a repost of my article "A Simple Affordability Test" by Yahoo News and Propwise.sg from my book No B.S. Guide to Property Investment has sparked off some debate online. Below is the original article in my book for your reference: A simple affordability test Daniel is a single in his mid-thirties. He is staying with his parents now but is … [Read more...]