Singapore Real Estate Guide - Information and Guide to Property Investment and Rental in Singapore
Freehold better than leasehold?
Price gap may vanish in boom but will appear as property ages; experts say the younger are more open to leasehold homes.......... but there is still a price gap between freehold and 99-year leasehold homes. Is Freehold better than leasehold? |
Renting beats buying a home? It depends
Research says it may be cheaper to rent than to buy a home in Singapore...... But does this necessarily mean homebuyers here are better off renting? And is property now necessarily the best place to park one's cash? |
10 things to note when shopping for a home loan
The loan options being dangled are mind-boggling. Some experts even suggest that the best deal is the package with the lowest interest rate. This is not always so. 'The best loan package is the one that meets the needs of the home owner,'............ |
Buying a home: freehold vs leasehold
The chief attraction of 99-year leasehold property is that it is typically priced lower than a comparable freehold property. For investors, leasehold properties usually offer a higher rental yield because of their lower capital cost. However, the higher yield merely compensates the owner for the decaying lease......... Read to find out more 
Anatomy of a good home buy
The key to making a savvy property purchase lies in these seven common sense basics. Some say you need luck to make money in real estate, but I believe there are some fundamentals that one can use as a guide to make as infallible a decision as possible...... Read more to find out..... 
How to attract tenants in a tough market?
Renting out a flat has long been seen as a good way to bring in some extra income, but the chill winds blowing through the property market are forcing a painful rethink. Landlords, including prospective ones, are getting the jitters as new units flood the market amid tighter manpower policies that are slowing the growth of arrivals. How to attract tenants in a tough renting market.......... |
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