Is the Latest ABSD Cooling Measure Enough to Curb Foreign Investor Interest? What and Where Foreign Investors are Buying in Singapore
The Singapore government recently introduced a fresh round of cooling measures on 27 April 2023 aimed to deter foreign investment given the spate of luxury property purchases by foreign buyers in the past year. The most significant measure made was the revision of Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rate for foreign buyers from 30% to […]
Fresh Round of Property Cooling Measures (27 April 2023) – Singapore Doubles ABSD Rate to 60% for Foreign Buyers
In a move that has become typical of the government when introducing new property cooling measures, the latest round has hit the market right before the stroke of midnight on 26 April 2023 and will take effect on 27 April 2023. <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> In our latest […]
Navigating the Singapore Property Market as a Foreign Buyer: A Step-by-Step Guide
Singapore has a long history of being a welcoming destination for foreign property investors to park their wealth. In recent years, especially on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city-state has emerged as one of the most desirable places in the world to buy property due to its stable political climate, excellent infrastructure, and […]
Should I Move to a Private Property?
The decision to upgrade from a HDB makes sense. Now what? Moving houses and purchasing new properties always bring out dilemmas and countless questions. What is the purchasing process of private property? Is this a safe investment to be made? What other considerations should I take into account? This article will cover the fundamentals to […]
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 […]
The Benefits of Regulation in Singapore’s Real Estate Market
Singapore is heralded as one of the “free-est” markets in the world, yet on the other hand others may not feel the same about its real estate market. With the number of extra costs and limitations that real estate investors may need to work with even to buy a piece of Singaporean property, you may […]
The Conundrum of Selling and Buying in a Hot Market
Selling a home is not an easy feat. The process is complicated and lengthy, and can span across months. In our team, such stressful situations are not uncommon. In a particular sale and purchase that occured in 2021, we supported our clients to upgrade from the Rest of Central Region (RCR) to the Core Central Region (CCR) with a mere 100 top-up per-square-foot (PSF).
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?
