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HDB Matters.

BTO, resale, MOP timing and the policy shifts that actually affect your flat. No fluff, just the numbers and what they mean.

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HDB Matters — newest firstDec 2024 → Aug 2026
Getting ABSD reimbursements for your second property
Getting ABSD reimbursements for your second property

A question from my clients regarding ABSD reimbursement

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How Much CPF can I use to buy My Property
How Much CPF can I use to buy My Property

how much CPF can one use for their property purchase

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Do I need a buyer agent for private condo
Do I need a buyer agent for private condo

is it necessary to get a buyer agent?

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Is being near primary school good?
Is being near primary school good?

is being near primary school a must-have? does it affects property prices?

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What is Cash over Valuation (COV)
— HDB
What is Cash over Valuation (COV)

Understanding more about COV and why should we care about it

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Regarding Mortgage Loan and Interest Rate
Regarding Mortgage Loan and Interest Rate

sharing some differences between SORA and SIBOR

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HDB Loan vs Bank Loan for buying Property
HDB Loan vs Bank Loan for buying Property

HDB loan or bank loan? which should you go for?

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How can we do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)?
How can we do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)?

A prospect asking me about CMA and what should we do and proceed after regarding her property purchase.

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How do I go about renting homes with pets?
— Rental
How do I go about renting homes with pets?

So my brother is moving out with his gf and their pet dog! Here's some things to take note of

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How does ABSD Remission work?
How does ABSD Remission work?

Criteria and guide on how ABSD remission work

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How are Rental Commission Calculated
— Rental
How are Rental Commission Calculated

Answering a question regarding the rental commission's market practice

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Would Property Prices ever go down?
Would Property Prices ever go down?

Answering the tough question that comes with a bitter pill to swallow

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BTO alternative to get Brand New HDB Units
— HDB
BTO alternative to get Brand New HDB Units

Exploring BTO alternatives; being Sale of Balance Flat and HDB Opening Booking Flats

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Why does it take 15 days for Resale Application or more?
Why does it take 15 days for Resale Application or more?

A brief explanation on why the HDB resale application process could take quite awhile.

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What does Maintenance Fees Cover
What does Maintenance Fees Cover

A simple write up on what does the usual condo monthly fees cover

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Ways to reduce ABSD
Ways to reduce ABSD

Exploring the different ways to reduce ABSD when buying more Singapore Private Properties

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About Lease Decay
About Lease Decay

What is Lease Decay? A common problem for 99-year lease properties.

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Is BTO the Right Choice?
Is BTO the Right Choice?

some insights on having a BTO vs new launch for your first property

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