January 2022

With cooling measure restrictions, would buying overseas properties be viable?

Hot on the heels of every cooling measure announcement in Singapore, the recent one being 16 December 2021, some of you may see e-mailers promoting overseas property projects trying to get your attention. Ever since December 2011, when the first ABSD was introduced (3% for PRs and 10% for foreigners buying their 2nd properties), and...

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Rental rates peaking at a six-year high – What are the impact of cooling measures?

Property rental prices in Singapore have swelled to a six-year high and are expected to continue rising. Among the most affected by this increase are expatriates, who make up the majority of renters. According to URA’s Q3 2021 statistics, the prices of private residential properties increased by 1.1% in the third quarter of 2021, compared...

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Deciding between HDB loan vs bank loan? Here’s a quick reference.

Considering HDB loan vs bank loan is probably the second thing that many first-time homeowners are wondering, after figuring out where their first home should be. Overwhelmed with all the jargon and fine print? Don’t worry, we’re here to break down the differences between HDB loans and bank loans. Key points about HDB loan vs...

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Comment on Tenancy agreement and security deposit in Singapore: What renters must know by Sari

Hi - my landlord has not returned the security deposit more than 45 days after lease ended. The contract states landlord should return within 14 days, and now they are claiming damages to the property but all the receipts for repairs are dated 30 days after our lease ended, can they claim damages so late? By right my deposit should have been refunded before then since all the receipts for fixing damages are dated after that 14 day period.

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