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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.
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.
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?
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?
How To Price Your Property To Sell
One of the most important factors when you decide to sell your property is to price it correctly. Should you set it high or low?
What Are The Pros and Cons of Van Holland
What are the Pros and Cons of Van Holland? Van Holland is a freehold development that sits on the site of the former Toho Mansion,
Relooking At Buying A Leasehold Landed Property
Most homebuyers would not consider leasehold landed properties. Here, I would like to challenge conventional thinking and make a case for it.
Will The Latest Round of Cooling Measures Correct The Property Market?
The government introduced another round of cooling measures on Dec 15, 2021 to curb the bull property market. Will they correct the market?
What Should You Buy For Your First Home?
Buying your first home is an important decision. What type of housing should you buy? What are the pros and cons of each option? What other factors should you consider?
What Is Driving The Red-Hot HDB Resale Market?
The HDB resale market has recovered dramatically in 2020 since Covid-19 and continues its upward trend into 2021. What is driving the market? Will it be sustainable?
When Is An “Amenity” Really An Amenity?
Amenities are important considerations when buying a property. But is it always justifiable to pay more for a property because of them, especially when these amenities may be dis-amenities because they do not match your needs?
Are Shoebox Units Good Investment Choices?
Investors love shoebox units. What are the reasons? Are they always good investment choices? What factors should you consider when buying a shoebox unit?
6 Pointers On Choosing The Best Units In A New Launch Condo
When buying a unit from a new condo launch you are spoilt with choices so you need some basic pointers to make the right choice.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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Danny Han has always been in the people’s business, having spent 23 years as a church pastor, five years as an insurance agent, and the last 16 years as a property consultant.
Danny has a genuine interest in people and firmly believes in personal integrity. While helping homeowners with their property needs, their interest always takes precedence over his personal gains. Hence, Danny has consistently earned his clients’ complete trust and loyalty. Many of them have become his personal friends.
Danny received his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Singapore Polytechnics and Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts in Bible & Psychology.
Besides keeping abreast of the property market trend and constantly equipping himself to better serve his clients, Danny is a passionate foodie, a weekend cyclist, and an avid hiker.