We were waiting for the lift in a shopping mall. Only two lifts were in service for the whole building, including the top few parking levels. More people joined us after they parked their cars. Two families moved next to us. Another three groups stood right behind. The lift on the right was full after it reached the fourth storey. Instead of continuing to go up, it … [Read more...]
4 major concerns over Oxley’s game plan
I attended Oxley Holdings’ 2QFY2018 results briefing last Friday and left the meeting with four concerns regarding the Singapore developer’s strategic directions.1st Concern: New projects have to be launched ASAP Oxley’s quarterly results ending 31 December 2017 was filed with SGX on Thursday evening. Below is the summary of the developer's financial performance comparing with … [Read more...]
3 strategies to avoid buying properties out of paiseh
Throughout my career, compared with being a department head in the management team, it is more satisfying to be an independent property blogger - I have absolute freedom to write what I like, say what I believe is right, and tell the truth from my heart. In return, I receive messages from readers who also bare their heart to share their property stories. Once in a … [Read more...]
The 7 deadly sins of Singapore property buyers
I was recently invited to speak at the Investors Exchange organized by BIGScribe - a half-day seminar offering retail investors useful investment advice and concepts from successful investors. I could have chosen the title “7 Common Mistakes of Singapore Property Buyers”. But no one likes to admit that they have made a mistake. So I call it “7 Deadly Sins” instead to … [Read more...]
Are Singapore developers forced to walk a tightrope?
Government Land Sales for residential sites in Singapore just crossed the S$1 billion mark. A 99-year leasehold site in Queenstown Stirling Road was sold at a top bid of S$1.003 billion. (Read article in Bloomberg.) The winning consortium is China’s Nanshan Group and Logan Property (a Chinese developer listed in Hong Kong). Nanshan has been eyeing at the Singapore property … [Read more...]