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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The most expensive thing you can buy in Singapore is probably your home. Given that kind of investment, we can appreciate why you’d want to make your home as good...

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Looking for the cheapest freehold condos in Singapore under a million dollars? Here's a list of 17 condos you can check out. We've also included a short explanation on the different condo lease types.

The MOP of over 31,000 HDB flats in Singapore is fulfilled in 2022 and will enter the resale market. Here are our top picks like Toa Payoh Crest, Ghim Moh Edge, and more, as well as a list of flats MOP-ing in 2023.

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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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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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.

Well-designed properties can be great investments. Here are 8 award-winning developments with designs that boast great aesthetics, eco-friendliness, spaciousness, and more — fresh from the Asia Property Awards 2021.

Vietnamese actress, model and businesswoman Ly Nha Ky, 39, catapulted to showbiz spotlight portraying Diem Kieu in VTV’s 2008 film Kieu nu va dai gia (The Beauty and The Wealthy).  After participating in a handful of film and television productions, Ly Nha Ky left acting for a decade, only returning recently with the film Secret of Paradise (2020)...

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There has been growing debate in different societal circles, including within the government, about the pros and cons of a wealth tax in Singapore. This isn’t unique to us, of course. In other countries such as the US, the UK, and China, wealth taxes have also become a hot button issue. With Covid-19 incurring unprecedented...

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