In Singapore, you can get a 4-room resale flat (969 – 1,182 square feet (sqft)) or a 4-room Build-To-Order (BTO) flat (~969 sqft) with a budget of S$450,000. But have you ever wondered what type of property you can get overseas with the same budget? We analysed properties from all over the world and shortlisted…
When transacting property in Singapore, whether you are buying, selling or renting, a Stamp Duty could be applicable to your transaction. This is something not everyone is aware of, which could lead to buyers underestimating their total cost or sellers overestimating their sale proceeds. This guide aims to take you through the different types of…
You may have seen a lot of ads on Facebook selling you the dream of upgrading from an HDB to a condo, “Sell your HDB and buy two condos for a secure future in Singapore!”, “Upgrading from an HDB to a condo with the same salary? Easy!” and so on. Let’s not beat around the…
You might be considering downgrading your HDB from a 5-Room flat to a 4-Room or an Executive Condo (EC) to a 3-Room, etc. for plenty of reasons. It could be to support your retirement, to pay off your child’s tuition fee or simply because you don’t need the space anymore! Incidentally, HDB calls it “right-sizing” when…
So you’ve started thinking about maybe selling your condo and buying an HDB, but there are so many questions on your mind – “Am I eligible to own an HDB?”, “Do I need to pay extra fees?”, “How much time does all this take?”, “What should I do first?!”. The number of things to consider…
The Government has introduced a scheme in which first-time HDB buyers can receive up to $40,000 more in grants for their HDB purchase, through the new Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG). In 2019, 75% of first-time HDB buyers purchased a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat instead of a resale flat. Ten years ago, this number was only…
Shivani has been renting in Singapore for 10 years and counting; she now wanted to buy an investment property in Singapore. She knew she had to enlist the help of a property agent but was apprehensive that she’d end up with a non-genuine agent who didn’t put her needs first. Thankfully, Shivani’s fears were unfounded.…
Jiawei was assisting her parents in purchasing a condominium in Singapore. As a foreigner buying property in Singapore, she wanted to enlist the help of a seasoned property agent who knew the ins and outs of the buyer’s market. After browsing through Propseller, and looking through various property agents’ reviews, Jiawei decided to work with…