Factors to consider based on the premise that investment is one of your key purchase objectives. 01. Price Movement Since Launch For new launch projects of good investment quality (this will not be elaborated in this post as it is a different topic), we would typically see prices rise steadily over the launch phase. This …
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What Do We Think? Despite Districts 9, 10 and 15 being the Top 3 in terms of rental transaction volumes, the gross rental yields averaged at 2.8%-3.3%, which tells us that properties in popular and prime districts does not necessarily give you the best yields as an investor. But you would have the certainty that …
Quick guide to calculate the New Buyer Stamp Duty Purchase Price/Market Valuation Formula for Quick Calculation For property < $1,000,000 3% * Purchase Price/Market Valuation – $5,400 For property > $1,000,000 but < $1,500,000 4% * Purchase Price/Market Valuation – $15,400 For property > $1,500,000 but < $3,000,000 5% * Purchase Price/Market Valuation – $30,400 …
#1: Interest Rate Volatility The 1-month SORA (Singapore Overnight Rate Average) has been trending down below 3% in recent weeks. But at over 7%, inflation still creates a lot of uncertainty about how the Fed will act in 2023 or how the economy will fare. The aim is to return inflation to 2%. Homebuyers will …
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Like walking in on your own or registering for a “VVIP” invite. How Does The New Launch Process Work? Preview: The showflat is open for visits 2 weeks prior to launch day. Ballot: Interested parties will get a chance to join the ballot and obtain a queue number. Launch Day: Units are available for purchase. In the days leading …
Our client’s brief. Budget – $850k Holding Period – 5 years Objectives – Pure Investment, ideally a property that is both cashflow positive and has good appreciation potential After going through the HausLife Investment Framework, this is the unit purchased. Property Price – $812,000 Size – 474 sqft (1 bedroom unit) Rental – $3,600 (newly signed 2 year tenancy) Loan – 3.9% fixed for …
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What is a Living Trust? A living trust is a legal document or a trust, created during a trustor’s lifetime where a trustee is given responsibility for managing the trustor’s assets for the benefit of the eventual beneficiary. In the process of creating the trust, ownership is split this way: – The trustee has legal ownership. – The beneficiary has beneficial …
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