I read the following comment in a property forum today. The thread started with a question on whether one should sell or keep the HDB flat while buying a condo unit. The argument gradually boiled down to whether the person can afford it and how much loan he should borrow. "You know Maslow's hierachy of needs? Once you have enough to meet your basic needs, you look for … [Read more...]
A note of thanks to my property agent
Yesterday you called about a closed deal The third one for me in barely a year It’s up and down like a roller-coaster Sorry I rejected a few good offers Remember we first met in the same unit You brought your corporate client here And the impression you left me there Elegant, professional and well-mannered You didn’t disappear after handover But ensured all … [Read more...]
Tricks deployed by a property agent
A few years ago, I bought a condo unit and wanted to rent it out. I met a property agent who stays in the same condo. In our 1st meeting, he began by showing off his pile of sales and tenancy agreement. He claimed that they were all from units in this condo. In fact, he was the major agent selling and leasing most of the units here. For the next hour, I was sitting there … [Read more...]
Not your usual property agent
Yesterday the Parliament passed the Estate Agents Bill. It requires all property agents to be registered from next year. From looking for rental apartments, searching for investment properties, to renting out my own flats, I have my fair share of encounters with property agents. First encounter My experience of dealing with property agents began when I was still new to … [Read more...]