Some Developers Offer 30% Discount

To avoid paying hefty extension charges, some property developers are resorting to big discounts and creative marketing schemes to move units at various high-end residential projects, according to UOB Kay Hian and reported Singapore Business Review. Wheelock Properties, for instance, is offering an ABSD assistance package at Ardmore Three, offering buyers discounts of 13 to … Read more

Buying an Old House — Pros & Cons

First, let us explain to you what is an older home. As a general rule of thumb, homes built after 1990 are considered newer, and homes built before 1920 are considered “old” or “antique.” But housing age is a subjective condition that turns on numerous factors. 1.Construction Quality Prefabricated and mobile homes are generally constructed to lower … Read more

Can Your Mortgage Affect Your Retirement?

Financial planners continue to sound the alarm. If you’re like most people, you haven’t saved enough for retirement. In fact, you may well be dangerously behind. One of the big reasons might be your mortgage. In other words, your home is costing you too much and it’s robbing your retirement. But wait. Before you say, … Read more

Top 5 Property Investment Hotspots In Malaysia

Where to make your property investment? Here are the top hotspots location in Malaysia: 1.Penang Officially known as”Pearl of the Oriental”, more and more expats are choosing Penang as their second home. According to the travel magazine – Condé Nast Traveller, Penang is in the top 10 in a list of best destination for retirement. Penang state … Read more

4 Essential Tips To Boost Your Property Valuation

If you have been thinking about selling your house in the near future, you should boost your property valuation before it comes to selling process. For many homeowners, they are thinking about how to maximize the value of where they live now. Well, if you simply offering the lowest price on the block is not enough … Read more

Closing A Real Estate Deal In A Down Market

When the housing market slumps, it’s often best to take your home off the market and wait it out – but not everyone has that luxury. Many people are forced to go through with a sale because of a job transfer or a personal liquidity crisis. But even if you’re selling in a very bad … Read more

Tips For The Prospective Landlord

Investing in rental real estate looks like a great idea on paper. You just buy a place in a nice area, find tenants and let the cash roll in. However, there are some matters you have to consider before buying a property and putting a “for rent” ad in the newspaper. Here we provide a … Read more

Is Buying a House With a Friend a Good Idea? – Pros & Cons

Renting a house or apartment with a friend is a great way to save money, and it allows you to enjoy the company of another person while doing it. While it’s common for friends to rent a place together after high school or college, it’s often a short-term arrangement until one marries or can afford … Read more

Are Properties Near “Famous” Schools More Expensive?

We all know mothers who have gone to great lengths, including paying top dollar to move into homes close to the schools they want to enrol their children in. But are these properties really worth more? We give you the Guru View Every parent wants to do whatever is within their power to give their … Read more

Best Ways to Invest for Your Child

Planning for your child’s future is a wonderful way to give them a head start in life, but with so many investment opportunities out there, which ones are best? To help you figure out which investment vehicles will drive your plans, we’re giving you a breakdown on suitable wealth expansion options. Here are three strong investment … Read more