Singapore has a rapidly aging population. Next year we will be a “super aged” country with over one in five aged 65 years old or above. By 2030, one in four Singaporeans will be 65 or older. The two main factors behind an aging population are longer life expectancy and fewer births. An aging population... [read more]

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This March companies are busy preparing sales forecasts for the new financial year. Regarding forecasts, I have said this in my book Behind The Scenes of The Property Market: “With high uncertainties looming in the global economy, it is doubtful whether anyone can predict what will happen in six months, let alone the full year.... [read more]

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This Chinese New Year we went back to my hometown in Hong Kong. The last time we did so was seven years ago in 2018. Same as previous times, we booked the hotel near Victoria Park. One room offered unblocked seaview of the Victoria Harbour so we could watch evening fireworks with relatives on the... [read more]

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The HDB BTO Feb 2025 launch offers 5,032 BTO flats available across across Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown, Woodlands, and Yishun. Which Feb 2025 BTO project should you apply for?

Will mortgage rates in Singapore go down in 2025? Based on the latest US Fed rates and SORA rates, learn what we can expect of Singapore mortgage rates in 2025.

“Singapore Govt ‘not averse’ to more property cooling measures if necessary: Desmond Lee” – that was the title of a Straits Times article published last Friday (Jan 17). A few questions pop up in my mind: – Were HDB property cooling measures effective? – Did private property cooling measures work? – Is new property curb... [read more]

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"Can PR buy HDB Flat in Singapore?" and "Can PR buy resale HDB flat?" are questions many may wonder. HDB resale flat eligibility and ownership are rights granted to every SPR. But they do come with some restrictions. Find out more.

From Executive Condo (EC) eligibility to income ceiling, here is the ultimate guide to buying an EC in Singapore in 2024.

HDB flat eligibility has to be fulfilled by those who wish to buy an HDB flat in Singapore. For instance, to qualify for a 3-room BTO flat, your household income cannot exceed $7,000 or $14,000, depending on the project.

Making a downpayment for condo is the first step to make when buying a condo in Singapore. Whether you're buying your first private property or upgrading from an HDB flat, learn how much you need to pay upfront in 2023.