In this video, I will be sharing my two cents on value investing based on my 18 years' experience buying residential properties in Singapore. I will use the analogy of shopping for my favourite clothing brands to drive home a few points: 1. What are the differences between "price" and "value"? 2. When is the best time to buy what you really like? 3. Which are the things … [Read more...]
The courage to find the truth in new launches
This blog post is written solely for readers who want to know the truth. For those who prefer to listen to sweet lies, the bitter truth may be too much for you. Feel free to limit your exposure to property articles published only in the local papers and property portals. Then everything will be fine. It is never easy to deny what we once believe in. We need the intellect and … [Read more...]
The naked truth of Singapore’s property porn
(Disclaimer: This blog post contains mature content and is restricted to adults age 21 and above. Readers under 21 or immature in sexual or financial intelligence are advised to seek parental guidance before continue reading.) According to HSBC's 2019 survey, Singaporeans spend an average of over three hours per week on property-related window shopping, reading real estate … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep#35: How BTO Fares Against Condo
These days BTO projects and condo projects share a lot of similarities. Putting their pricing aside, let’s examine how they look alike in three areas: 1. Product Packaging; 2. Buyer Incentives; and 3. Sales Performance. You can now watch the podcast below. The video comes with full script or subtitles. If you are watching from your mobile, ensure that the … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep#31: Should You Buy When Prices Go Lower?
With mismatch of supply and demand, many new launch projects are priced to sell. Developers are giving away more discounts. The question is: Should we buy now when prices are lower? Let’s discuss three things in this episode: 1) What are the latest prices and unsold stocks? 2) What things get cheaper even when there is inflation? 3) How long will this round of … [Read more...]