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Newbie guide to buying your first HDB home

April 4, 2020

This post is dedicated to my two friends who are getting married and planning to get their first matrimonial home this year. So how does one begin to buy a property without prior experience or the skills needed to ensure a smooth property transaction? We

Buying a property in Singapore at 35

December 24, 2019

If you just turned 35, congratulations on reaching yet another milestone which will create amazing new opportunities such as buying your first property in Singapore! At this prime age, you will be able to buy a HDB under the Singles Scheme. However, before you start

HDB launches largest BTO exercise in Tengah, Ang Mo Kio and Tampines: Yay or Nay?

November 20, 2019

HDB had just recently announced this year's largest BTO exercise on Tuesday, 12 November 2019. 4,571 BTO flats were launched and are spread across 5 housing projects, 3 in the new town of Tengah and the other two in Ang Mo Kio and Tampines. The

What is a Singles Grant?

October 30, 2019

Single, 35 and Driven. Being single and 35 comes with a lot of perks. You are motivated, focused, at the prime of your career and best of all, you can have your own subsidised bachelor/bachelorette pad. You can now apply for a HDB flat. Read

New Housing Grant: A Blessing in Disguise

October 17, 2019

The Government has announced more grants for new homes buyers. The responses were mixed, like many policies that were implemented. New homebuyers were, of course, delighted. Many, like myself, were a bit annoyed, mainly because of jealousy. However, after thinking about it, it can be

Why buy an Executive Condominium (EC)?

October 16, 2019

Executive Condominiums or more commonly known in Singapore as EC, is a hybrid class of housing between private and public housing. There are income, age and citizenship restriction just like our public housing (HDB). However, Executive Condominiums are provided with facilities, such as club houses,

What makes the value of a property rise?

September 30, 2019

Land scarcity in Singapore is the main reason Marketers use when explaining to home buyers about why Singapore's property market can fetch a premium price. Let’s discuss and see whether we can come to a conclusion whether the value of property in Singapore will continue

What are the grants available for first time home buyers?

September 24, 2019

There are a lot of grants available today than in the past. While it is great, it can be super confusing as well. Grants that are available with effect of 11 Sept 2019 are: Enhanced Housing Grant Family Grant / CPF Housing Grant Proximity Grant

Why HDB owners are happier than private estate owners

September 19, 2019

Swimming pools, gyms, state-of-the-art facilities, freehold and all the glamour that comes with it - seems worth the price tag. So why are most HDB owners happier than private estate owners? Below are 5 reasons why we think HDB owners sleep better at night: 1.

New Grant: BTO, Resale or EC?

September 11, 2019

The Government just announced a new grant called Enhanced CPF Housing Grant. This will replace the current Special Housing Grant and Additional Housing Grant. Finally, it is less confusing. For new flats, the grants will be up to $80k and for resale flats, it will

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