I must admit that I am the type of person that won’t trust others easily. Very often, I question what strangers say, especially what salespeople tell me. I am not born skeptical or cynical. It is learned over the years. After two decades investing in properties and other assets, I have my fair share of trusting the wrong source or person. There were many times I regretted … [Read more...]
What rental viewings told me about the leasing market
My long-time friend was recently relocated to Singapore a second time. When her stay home notice ended, I tagged along with her to go for rental viewings. We shortlisted many one and two-bedroom units that met her budget and criteria. They were all in prime districts, from Newton, Orchard, River Valley, and all the way to Marina Bay. Since she is not driving, we decided … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep#29: Interview with Ku Swee Yong (Part III) – Should I Buy Or Rent In Next 5 Years?
This is the last episode of the three interviews with Ku Swee Yong, CEO of International Property Advisor Pte Ltd. In this video, we will discuss whether it is a better option to buy or rent in Singapore in the next 5 years. We will ask Mr Ku the following questions: 1) What are the pros and cons of buying versus renting? 2) Under what circumstances do you recommend … [Read more...]
Property Soul Podcast Episode #2: URA 1Q2018 Statistics
The Urban Redevelopment Authority just released the 1st Quarter 2018 real estate statistics last Friday (April 27, 2018). The media, analysts and industry stakeholders can interpret the way they like. But numbers don’t lie. What are the numbers telling us? Where is the hidden time bomb? I will be sharing 3 things with you in this podcast: 1) The 3 different property … [Read more...]
Property Soul Podcast Episode #1: Home Sharing
It's exciting to announce the birth of my first Property Soul Podcast. I have picked a highly debated topic on home sharing or short-term rental, especially after the URA proposal that came out last Monday. The video answers four main questions of home sharing: 1. What is home sharing or short-term stay? 2. What are the likely outcomes of URA’s proposal? 3. Should … [Read more...]