Here comes part two of the new cooling measures show with the government raising five percent Additional Buyer Stamp Duty and lowering five percent for Loan-to-Value on July 5. In the midst of frantic last-minute buyers and discontented industry stakeholders, let me show you the true picture in this video: 1. How analysts prove to be the worst predictors again? 2. … [Read more...]
New cooling measures: The show has just begun
What a roller-coaster week for Singapore’s real estate market. It is a surprisingly well-coordinated good show put up by the Singapore government, complemented by the parts played by different stakeholders in the industry, with an unexpected ending of the cooling measures announcement. The show leading to the announcement Day 1: URA Q2 Estimate and PropNex IPO The … [Read more...]
The best kept secret in this market
Have you come across a hidden gem in the property market shared by someone from the industry? Did anyone tell you that he knows the best kept secret about a high return investment project? When was the last time somebody said he has insider news and told you to buy a stock that's going to go up? Well, I hope you didn't pick up too much of those top buys in the stock market … [Read more...]
More about buying condos in Bangkok
I received some questions from you after posting my latest podcast “Buying Condos in Bangkok” on my youtube channel. Let me try to address them in this blog post so other followers can read them too. How could people buy without doing their homework? I am not against anyone buying condos in Bangkok. If you love the city, like the project, and have the financial means to … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode #7: Buying Condos in Bangkok
Last week I was on vacation in Bangkok. Of course I made use of the occasion to view properties there. Curious to know everything about buying condos in Bangkok? Come follow me to Bangkok now! In this episode, I will share with you: 1. Why and what foreigners buy - What are the 3 reasons for foreigners to buy properties in Thailand? - What kind of properties can you … [Read more...]