Will Private Properties Soon Be Out Of Reach For Singaporeans?
The landscape of property ownership has dramatically evolved from the time when affordability allowed investors to effortlessly acquire multiple private residences. As we navigate the current real estate landscape, it becomes increasingly evident that cooling measures stand as a formidable force driving the relentless surge in housing prices. In an era where you can no […]
How Rising ABSD causes Owners with Multiple Properties to be Trapped
The real estate landscape in Singapore has undergone significant changes over the years, particularly in relation to the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) policy, which has recently increased in a fresh round of cooling measures. In the past, property owners had more flexibility when changing properties, as they could buy first and then take their […]
A Comprehensive Guide To Real Estate Terms In Singapore
When was the last time you had to search up the definition of a real estate term or abbreviation that you didn’t understand? Did the search results give you a better understanding, or did they leave you with more questions than answers? The real estate industry is filled with many jargons, abbreviations, and terminologies that […]
Inflation & Property prices – Will the price of homes keep on rising?
It is not new news that home prices have been rising. According to the latest URA report, with respect to the previous quarter. prices of private residential properties in Singapore increased by 3.5% in the 2nd Quarter of 2022, as compared to only a 0.7% increase in the 1st Quarter of 2022. HDB resale prices […]
Singapore Government releases New Cooling Measures (30 September 2022) for Prudent Borrowing and Moderating Demand — Will this really make the Property Market more Sustainable?
There have been speculations about new cooling measures for the whole of 2022 as property prices and interest rates kept soaring. Now, they are finally here. As they say, be careful what you wish for. The current cooling measures are very targeted at making sure home buyers do not overextend themselves by taking up loans […]
How Affordable Is Your Future Home? MOAT Analysis — Quantum Effect
What is your first step when you are looking for a place to buy? Some go for a specific location that they already have in mind. Staying close to family, workplace, or favourite neighbourhoods are a common way of taking the first step. But sooner or later, everyone has to take into consideration whether they […]
Why are Shophouses a Good Investment?
Stocks, bonds, REITs, and real estate are all standard features of an investment portfolio in Singapore. But do you know that Shophouses can be a great form of real estate investment as well?
In our latest Insights article, we explore 10 main reasons why Shophouses are attractive investment opportunities.
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Are We Headed for a Bullish or Bearish Real Estate Market in 2022?
Cooling measures a few weeks before Christmas, Omicron fears, looming interest hikes in the U.S. – it’s quite an eventful end to 2021 for the average homebuyer and homeowner. As we begin the new year, so begs the question: will Singapore’s real estate market maintain its resilient bullishness despite COVID-19 and the recent round of cooling measures?
Singapore new property cooling measures: Higher ABSD rates, tighter loan limits
Expect the unexpected, they always say. But, they did not mention to expect new directives being introduced slightly before midnight on the 15th of December 2021. Perhaps the routine of dropping new directives in an instant on new COVID-19 regulations has become a habit. Most would have been asleep while the news were released, but fret not, we are here to cover the details of how the New Property Cooling Measure may affect you.
