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Blog Articles by Si Jie Lim

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Will Singapore experience a recession in 2023? We share 5 points that new homebuyers will need to consider

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The property market has defied all expectations, with valuations still at an all-time high despite higher interest rates. We ask why

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As interest rates rise, homeowners are paying more every month. Here are 4 tips to mitigate the increase in home loan repayment

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Getting a bank loan for your new property purchase or refinancing your existing home loan? Here's a helpful guide for all your mortgage decisions

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BTO completion delays are nothing new in a post-pandemic Singapore, but a BTO launch delay? Well better late than never for the September 2023 BTO launch

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The latest OCBC Financial Wellness Survey revealed that 2 in 5 Singaporeans face some difficulties in paying off their mortgage loans, an increase from previous years

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With property prices still rising in Singapore, we could all use a little help in ensuring we buy a home that is affordable. Introducing the 3-3-5 Rule!

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When repaying your bank loan each month, many of us pay in full by CPF. But with interest rates rising, is that still a sound decision?

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Private property prices fell for the first-time in three years, which makes the new condo launches this quarter even more exciting

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A recent survey by NUS Real Estate unveils what developers are doing in response to the ABSD hike in April. We’re here to break it down.

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Regardless of how exorbitant property prices in Singapore are, many of us still aspire to be homeowners. Take note of these 4 key tricks maintain affordability.

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The new HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter is a streamlined document that gives HDB homebuyers a clearer idea of what they can apply for when it comes to housing and financing

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The first MAS Macroeconomic Review of 2023 included a section focusing on Residential Rental Markets, here's what you should know

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The May 2023 BTO exercise is here, featuring some very interesting neighbourhoods where there hasn't been a BTO launch in almost a decade!

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With interest rates rising faster than ever, there's a danger you're paying more each month on your home loan than you need to. Here's how to find out

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There has been a massive turbulence in the financial markets recently with major banks closing and financial institutions rushing to contain the effects of the failures. What can we expect in Singapore?

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The first BTO launch of the year is here and we rank the five projects from Jurong West to Farrer Park

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Last but definitely not least, our series wraps up with a look at the hot new areas in Singapore's West

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Part three of our series looks at upcoming developments in the Eastern region of Singapore

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In part two of our year-end series, we take a look at upcoming developments in the North-Eastern part of Singapore

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In the first part of our year-end series, we take a look at upcoming developments in the Northern neighbourhoods of Singapore including Canberra Estate and the Woodlands Regional Centre

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Banks brought back their fixed interest rate home loan packages and well, they're... high. We look into why banks have set such high interest rates and what we can expect from the future

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Singapore's core inflation has risen to 5.3%, coming close to the 14-year high of 5.5%. How can refinancing our home loan help with inflation?

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This year's slew of cooling measures are carefully designed to impact the rising prices of HDB resale flats, but will they be enough?

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Earlier this year, a huge debate arose when SERS came back into the limelight. Here's what the Ang Mo Kio SERS saga reveals about what we can expect from our HDB flats

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It's been 4 years since SERS was in the news, but this time some constructive feedback have led to new options for affected homeowners

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With home loan fixed rates rising and 3M SORA soaring past the 1.00% mark, 2022 is going to be a tough year for homeowners

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Interest rates are rising quickly in 2022 and many housing loan repayments are expected to rise significantly in the months ahead. Here are three steps to take.

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Last month, the Singapore government plugged yet another loophole for those looking to buy multiple properties. We discuss why so many want to own a second property in Singapore

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