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Normanton Park Review
Normanton will be the first and biggest launch in 2021. Is this mega-project worth considering? What are the pros and cons? Will there be upside potential?
9 Essentials You Should Know When Using Your CPF To Buy House
Most Singaporeans use their CPF to buy houses. What are the things you can and cannot use your CPF to pay for? What are the important things you need to watch out for when using your CPF to pay for your property?
Is It A Right Time To Upgrade To A Landed House?
Landed house is the pinnacle of a home buyer’s asset progression. They are highly sought after for their long term investment values. Despite Covid-19, record number of landed homes are sold in 2020.
Executive Condominium (EC): A Comprehensive Buying Guide
Executive Condominiums (EC), a hybrid of HDB and private condo, comes with full condo facilities. What are the terms and conditions for buying an EC? What are the pros and cons of EC?
Are Condos in Integrated Developments Good Investments?
Integrated developments are very popular with home buyers. What are the reasons? Are they good investments? What are their track records? What are the differences between staying in an integrated development versus a regular condo?
9 Criteria In Choosing A Right Property For Rental Yield
How do you choose the right property for good rental yield? Apart from good location, what are other criteria you must consider?
Freehold vs Leasehold: Is It Always Worth Paying More For A Freehold Condo?
Traditionally, freehold property is always more prized than leasehold. With condo prices ever increasing, it is always worth paying more for freehold condo? When is a leasehold condo a better investment?
7 Mistakes People Make When Comparing Property Prices
Comparing property prices is an important part of the buying process. But using the wrong criteria can mean making a bad decision.
9 Top Selling Projects
Do you know which are the 9 top selling projects in June 2020? One of them sold just over 100 units. Why are they selling so well despite Covid-19?
Should You Pay Off Your Home Loan Faster?
Is it a good idea to pay off your home loan faster? What are the pros and cons? Paying off faster may help to save on the interests but are there other considerations?
Top Condo Picks Near Business Hubs
Where are the regional business hubs in Singapore outside the CBD? Why buy property near these areas? What are the top condo picks near them?
Is Now A Good Time To Buy Property?
Is now a good time to buy property in the face of Covid-19 pandemic? Will property market crash under the weight of our biggest crisis ever?
Live Laugh Love: My Life As A Property Agent
What is life as a property agent? Is it just about earning fat commissions? Learning to live, laugh and love makes this a meaningful career for me.
4 Options After HDB Flat Reaches Minimum Occupation Period (MOP)
Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) is an important milestone because it is the point at which you can rent out your entire flat or sell it on the open market. What options do I have now after reaching MOP?
Enhanced Contra Facility: A Case Study
Enhanced contra facility enables an HDB owner to sell and buy to use the sales proceeds to pay directly for the purchase to mitigate cashflow problem.
Property Prices Set To Tumble
Property prices are ‘expected’ to fall during this Covid-19 crisis. But what factors help to keep up the market to prevent prices from nose-diving?
Home Buyers Versus Investors: Do You Need a Different Mindset?
When you buy a property, do you buy with a mindset of a home buyer or investor or a combination of both?
7 Steps To Identify The Right Property Without Viewing
With the current Covid-10 circuit breaker where all show flats are closed and no viewing is allowed, it doesn’t mean your search for your dream house has to stop.
Timeline Planning for Upgrading from HDB to Private Condo
If you are planning to upgrade from HDB to private condo, the two important steps are financial planning and timeline planning.
Financial Guide for Upgrading from HDB to Private Condo
Financial planning is an important step when you plan to upgrade from an HDB to a private condo. Here is a step-by-step financial guide.
4 Ways Property Owners Can Weather The Storm of Covid-19
Property owners who are facing with cash flow problem will gave 4 ways to help them weather through this trying time without selling their property.
Mortgage Insurance
Mortgage insurance is often overlooked by homeowners. What will happen if you were to pass on suddenly without a mortgage insurance?
Wealth Accumulation Through Home Equity Loan
A home equity loan is a secured loan against the value of your home at a very low fixed interest rate. You can use the money for your needs and investments.
Why Lock-In Clause Is Not Always Bad For Home Loan
Why A Lock-In Clause Is Not Always Bad For Home Loan A home loan is the first thing a homebuyer needs to consider when buying
Is Your HDB Flat A “Retirement Asset”?
Since 2013, HDB resale flat prices have declined. With concerns of diminishing lease tenure, the trend will likely continue. Can you still count on your flat as a “retirement asset”?
Why Do People Still Buy When The Price PSF Is So High?
High price PSF is the norm for new launches. Why are so many people still buying? What other important factors should we consider when buying a property?
Investment Property: 6 Reasons Why New Launch Is Better Than Resale
New launch versus resale: which is a better investment property? In this article we explore 6 reasons, based on empirical data, why new launch is a better choice.
5 Blind Spots When Selling Your HDB Flat
Selling a HDB flat may not be as straightforward as you think. Do watch out for these 5 blind spots when you plan to sell your HDB flat because they can be costly pitfalls.
Property Supply Glut: Misconceptions Debunked
Do we have a property supply glut? This question is on the mind of many people, especially when there was an avalanche of about 60 new launches in 2019.
Sell One Buy Two
REVISIT SELL ONE BUY TWO “Sell one property buy two” is nothing new, but it has been in the spotlight recently. Some pundits have highlighted
Client’s interest or own interest?
Client’s Interest or Own Interest? There are times when a property agent has to choose between protecting a client’s interest or serving his/her own interest. I faced
DIY or using an agent?
DIY or Using An Agent? To answer this perennial question whether it is better to do-it-yourself (DIY) or engage an agent when buying or selling
Which Property Type Is For Me?
Which Property Types Is For Me? Different Property Options and Their Implications I am often approached by young couples asking me what property types should they
Will The New Holland Village Be Better Than The Old?
Will The New Holland Village Be Better? Holland Village is identified by The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) as one of Singapore’s endearing Identity Nodes and
Failing To Plan Is Planning To Fail
Failing To Plan Is Planning To Fail A few years ago, when my son received his IB results, we were elated. He scored 44/45, just
Upgrading To A Condo Is Not Always Feasible
Upgrading to a Condo is not Always Feasible I had a chat recently with a friend who has indicated she wants to upgrade to a
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Danny Han has been a licensed real estate agent since 2005. He also had five years of experience as a financial consultant. The insights and knowledge he shares in his blogs are the results of years of experience in helping many of his clients in their Property Wealth Planning.
Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Danny was a full-time church pastor (don’t be shocked!) for 23 years. Even now, he is still actively involved in church work and preaches regularly. He has also made six mission trips to Myanmar to-date.
Danny is a foodie, so during his spare time he would go with his kakis to try different “CNG” (cheap and good) food. (Be sure to check out his Holland food blog in this site).
Do feel free to drop him a Whatsapp message for a non-obligatory discussion if you are planning to grow your property wealth.