I am not an expert in teaching children. So it was a big surprise when my blog post “Another PSLE result release day” which has nothing to do with properties manages to generate so much interest. On the other hand, the comments in my last post “No new investment for retirees” prompted me to check the follower statistics of the PropertySoul facebook page. Apparently, the … [Read more...]
What retirement planning has taught me
Long-time readers would know the reason why I set up this blog twelve years ago. It was to create a platform to share experiences and exchange ideas with fellow property investors. Gradually, I got many emails from people telling me the stories of their regrettable property purchase. Then I started writing about tricks and traps of this not-so-transparent real estate industry. … [Read more...]
The wisdom of passing wealth and properties to the children
We all wish to leave something behind to our next generation. It is a gesture of love and goodwill, and how we want to be remembered. But very often, we don’t know what, when and how to give. I just read a very good legacy planning book titled Wealth of Wisdom: The Top 50 Questions Wealthy Families Ask. The book has fifty-three chapters written by different subject … [Read more...]
Understanding legal issues in real estate
I have written an article "Secret formula to win the property game" in my book No B.S. Guide to Property Investment. One of the 4 key factors in this secret formula is to build a winning team. In this team, you need a good conveyancing lawyer. An experienced conveyancing lawyer can advise you the right way to handle legal matters in managing your wealth. A meticulous … [Read more...]