Buyer’s Guide

Conveyancing Rules to Start from 1st August 2011

July 13, 2011

This law is finally been enacted. As mentioned in August 2009, the Government was considering making it compulsory for conveyancing lawyers to have their stakeholder’s funds held by conveyancing accounts in banks. Under the new measures, lawyers will no longer be allowed to receive and hold conveyancing money in their clients’ accounts. Instead, the money [...]

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The Problems with Investing in Mickey Mouse Units

August 4, 2010

Definition of Mickey Mouse/ Shoebox Units This term could be unique to Singapore for micro sized apartment that has really a small built-in area that could be just enough to function. You could have sizes like a studio unit with only 258 sqft (Suites at Guillemard) and have penthouses of up to 1,000sqft. At current, [...]

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Buyer’s Guide to Singapore Property Auction

May 11, 2010

A closer look at what happens in Singapore knock down sessions and what a buyer should look out for. Okay so you looked at my site and there’s this magnet property that you’re keen in in one of the latest auction list. Inspecting the property before auction day There’s always details on the Auction List [...]

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Frequently Ask Questions about Sentosa Cove Homes

January 2, 2010

Mention to friends about staying in Sentosa Cove and they will prick their ears and start asking what’s so exotic and why people are staying in an island away from the main buzzling city. “Why do you want to buy Sentosa’s The Coast? Pricing can get you a much bigger unit in River Valley. Freehold [...]

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Top 10 Most Luxurious Condominium in Singapore

August 22, 2009

Or the most well-sought after, crème de la crème condominium projects in Singapore as listed by experts from Property Report St Regis Residences (District 10) The Sail (District 1) Orchard Residences (District 9) Hamilton Scotts (District 9) Nassim Park Residences (District 10) Beaufort on Nassim (District 10) The Ritz Carlton Residences (District 9) The Edge [...]

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When to Pay Stamp Duty in Singapore

July 14, 2009

An email from a reader who asked when is it exactly do you have to pay stamp duty when buying a property in Singapore. When do you pay stamp duty on real estate?  I have been thinking about this for a while and was hoping you might be able to shed some light on the [...]

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Singapore Primary School Registration Starts – Distance Guide

June 24, 2009

It’s almost the time of the year with parents flocking for their children’s primary school registrations. It’s a huge culture in Singapore and families tend to do move homes closer to their choice schools for enrolment. The registration exercise for admission to primary one in 2010 will open from Tuesday, 7 July 2009 to Friday, [...]

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Which Should You Choose? Boutique Development or Full Facilities Condominium

June 4, 2009

This has always been a very tricky decision when it comes to buying a dream home of your choice. Property A A 65 unit boutique condominium development that has a pool, bbq, children’s playground and underground carpark facilities. The location is quiet, and considered quite close to amenities around the vicinity. Price is $850 psf [...]

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