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27 Apr 2023 - Raising Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) Rates
1. The Government announced today increases in the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates to promote a sustainable property market. The...
29 Mar 2023 - Why Investing in a Luxury Condominium in Singapore is a Popular Investment Choice
Luxury condominiums have become the most sought-after properties in Singapore. If you are keen to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, investing in any of...
15 Mar 2023 - Why a Luxury Condominium in Singapore is a Great Investment Opportunity
The Singapore property market is one of the most stable in the world and has been for many years. In 2011, it was ranked as one of the top three...
10 Mar 2023 - Renting a Property in Singapore
Finding the right rental house with your budget can be a challenging task, but here are some tips that may help: Determine your budget Before you...
07 Mar 2023 - Why is Sentosa Cove a desirable place to live and invest in?
Sentosa Island is not only home to a suite of entertainment venues, but also an upscale home to condominiums and landed houses. During Covid19...
27 Jan 2023 - Start Real Estate Investing Early for Good Potential Upside
Investing in real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth. In your 20s to 30s, you have a massive advantage over everyone else. You should...
06 Apr 2022 - Buying a new launch condominium vs a resale condominium
Are you aware of all the benefits that a new condo could bring to your lifestyle and finances? New condo developments are more luxurious, have more...
01 Feb 2022 - 'Square' Barcelona: what astonishes all buyers of Spanish apartments
One might to search for apartments in Catalonia, but if you came to Barcelona, including as a tourist, you must have noticed an amazing feature...
29 Dec 2021 - Living by Singapore's East Coast - Interesting Insights
Residents on the East Coast are always raving about the premium lifestyle that comes with an incredibly well-established neighbourhood. ...
12 Dec 2021 - Buying Private Property with CPF
By using the Ordinary Account savings in their CPF accounts, CPF members are able to purchase property in Singapore for occupation or investment...
07 Dec 2021 - Top 5 Living Room Design Trends You Need to Know
The living room is where we spend most of our time, be it to unwind & relax on a quiet Sunday evening or catch up with friends & family...
20 Sep 2021 - 6 Minimal Interior Design Tips You'd Absolutely Love
The art of making something shine without altering it too much is what makes minimalism a very sophisticated skill that takes years to hone. The...
23 Jul 2021 - Ready to Move in Apartments in Dubai
The United Arab Emirates is one of the richest and most stable countries in the world. It is a modern state with excellent living and working...
02 Apr 2021 - Tips on Choosing The Right Office Shared Space
Shared office spaces have become very popular in Singapore in recent years. The reason for that is because it's a good choice for entrepreneurs,...
24 Feb 2021 - A Guide to Investing in Singapore Property
Is investing in properties a good idea? I have invested in property and I am going to share with you my opinions. Keep in mind that what you are...
12 Aug 2020 - Demand for Singapore property during the pandemic
In spite of initial predictions that demand for housing would remain low after the dip in April, sales of new homes, as well as the sale of resale...
16 Jun 2020 - Forett at Bukit Timah
Forett at Bukit Timah, an upcoming 633-unit FREEHOLD condominium will be launched for sale in the exclusive residential enclave along Toh Tuck...
18 Mar 2020 - Property Market Cooling Measures in Singapore
Over the past decade, the Singapore government has been employing a variety of ways in order to cool the property market. Such measures, often put...
26 Apr 2018 - Buying Public Housing Property with CPF
So now that we know roughly what the CPF is, and how we might withdraw the money during our retirement years, some of us might wonder if there...
05 Dec 2017 - Best 5 External Waterproofing Solutions
To reduce the cost of maintaining a warm home in the rainy months, there’s a whole range of things you can do, not least waterproofing...
Software engineer from China with 13000 base salary. 27 years old single. US bachelors degree and my school is considered as one of the tier 1 schools by the ep compass system. Started my journey in SG last July and paid 9K tax. I’m planning to apply for PR next year after i pay my 2023 tax. How .....
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
This is something I think Singapore could be a little more transparent on. For example, it’s not difficult to spell out the minimum salary requirements by household size.
My brother went through this in the US. For example, in 2023 the US sets a minimum $24,650 for a household size of two. The .....
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Re: the “not whiskey” about malaysia
Hmmm, a business opportunity perhaps. I see lots of self-storage places around Singapore but no man caves to rent. And perhaps the ladies need a hen pod… oh wait, they already rule the roost, don’t they? :lol:
Posted in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish