April 13, 2021

Singapore’s total fertility rate in 2020 fell to a historic low of 1.1. It drops further below the country’s replacement rate of 2.1. Since babies are conceived nine months earlier, low birth rate is the result of fewer conceptions in 2019. Under the financial stress of Covid-19 and family conflict from WFH, we might see... [read more]

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Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increased awareness and movement towards sustainability. Whether it’s paying more for paper bags or travelling in electric cars, we’re becoming more environmentally conscious.  Likewise, the property sector has been embracing sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly design and practices into their developments. This is also driven by the Building and...

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Want to set up a home gym? You're probably not alone. Since the circuit breaker in Singapore, the Straits Times reported a surge in fitness equipment sales as more people started working out at home.

Myths and misconceptions can be costly in any arena – especially money. In this article, we break down the top six home loans and refinancing myths that could be holding you back.

Looking ahead, Knight Frank expects overall private residential prices to increase by more than 5% this year.

If you're thinking of refinancing your HDB loan, here's how to calculate your potential savings. The HDB interest rate is currently 2.6% p.a., which is significantly higher than what most bank mortgages are offering.

The suspension of late payment charges was first suspended in April for three months, before it was extended to 30 September. It was then extended again in October last year to 31 March. This is the third extension.

With a case study, we break down how you can calculate your refinancing savings when you switch your home loan loan or mortgage to a new bank.