A good investment property is one you can rent out, afford to hold and sell later to a clear pool of buyers. The launch price is only the start.
Three questions to answer before you buy
- Will it rent? Recent rents for comparable homes nearby, and the yield after fees, tax and vacancy, not just gross yield.
- Can you hold it? Your loan, your cash buffer, and the building's maintenance fees and sinking fund over 10 years.
- Who buys it from you? The size of the resale pool, the unit type in demand and timing around Seller's Stamp Duty.
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This page is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Property investments involve risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Readers should seek independent advice from licensed professionals before making any property or financial decision. James Ong is a licensed real estate salesperson (CEA Reg No. R008385F) with PropNex Realty Pte Ltd and is not a licensed financial adviser.
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