Practical checklists and step-by-step analysis for Singapore property buyers - MCST checks, OTP preparation, house rules review, HDB-to-private upgrade decisions. If there's an action you need to take before you sign, it's covered here.
New ECs awarded from 8 May 2026 carry a 10-year Minimum Occupation Period, not 5 — most buyers comparing launches this month don't know which rule applies to their shortlist. Here's what changed and what it means for the EC vs. condo decision.
Bala's Table shows exactly how much value your leasehold property loses each year — and the loss accelerates. Here's the table, what the decay costs in psf terms, and the financing-cliff signal that marks a sensible window to plan your exit.
Primary — Check Your Property’s Retirement, Retrenchment & Legacy Exposure Property Resilience Check™ Understand your holding pressure, affordability buffer, and risk exposure in under 2 minutes. Step 1 of 2 A few quick questions to get to know your situation 1. What type of property are you currently residing in?...
GFA harmonisation made Dunearn House's floor plans more honest — but the gap between strata area and liveable space hasn't disappeared. James Ong breaks down what $3,000 psf actually buys you, room by room.
TDSR is the single most important number in your Singapore property purchase — and for freelancers, the rules are stricter than most realise until their IPA comes in $300,000 lower than expected.
Water seepage liability, caveat emptor, MCST governance signals, DLP deadlines — the five things that determine whether you are inheriting a problem. Notes from a former Managing Agent.
Upper Thomson just had its biggest year in decades. Thomson View sold en bloc for S$810M. A new launch is coming. Nine condos compete for your budget. Here is the honest, data-backed guide every serious buyer needs before making a move in 2026.
Most HDB upgrade guides cover MOP, ABSD, CPF, and TDSR, then stop. James maps the full sequence including the MCST governance check no other guide covers. Read before any OTP.
The rocket ship has landed its last film. Yishun 10 is becoming ~90 flats on a lease that started in 1990 — and by resale time, your buyer pool may be cash-only. James explains what to check before you commit.