Since the first confirmed coronavirus case in Singapore on January 23, no one would have expected that things could get out of hand in just six weeks’ time. At the time I was writing this blog post, there were already 93,198 coronavirus confirmed cases and 3,203 deaths affecting 81 countries in the world. There are at least three important investment lessons that the … [Read more...]
The best kept secret in this market
Have you come across a hidden gem in the property market shared by someone from the industry? Did anyone tell you that he knows the best kept secret about a high return investment project? When was the last time somebody said he has insider news and told you to buy a stock that's going to go up? Well, I hope you didn't pick up too much of those top buys in the stock market … [Read more...]
Is property a good investment in times of war?
The Easter weekend was filled with tensions. It started with Donald Trump using Afghanistan as a testing ground for the Mother Of All Bombs and killed 96 Islamic State militants. This was followed by a failed missile launch by North Korea on Sunday. US Vice-President Mike Pence warned that ‘the era of strategic patience is over’. Suddenly, everyone is on their toes. A war … [Read more...]
The impact of media in properties
Since the release of the 7th round of property cooling measures, do you notice the media's pessimistic view on the near future of the property market? The fact is: Most people do not have the ability to judge what have just been thrown at them. They look around for others, for people who seem to have the authority or the experience, to tell them what is really going … [Read more...]