Hi StackedHomes, Foremost, thank you for your insightful articles and unbiased views on residential matters provided to the community and I believe many had benefited from it. Owning an investment property is an aspiration of many and to be honest, the thought of purchasing a second property for investment has always been a frequent discussion topic with my spouse. … [Read more...] about We make $300k per annum – should we pay ABSD for a second property for investment when we own a 5-room HDB?
Investment
Are luxury or mass-market condos better investments in Singapore?
Are luxury or mass-market condos better investments in Singapore? There are two conflicting theories we often hear in the Singapore private property market. The first is that luxury condos, such as those in prime areas, are better investments: they’re scarce, in high demand, and see better appreciation. On the other hand, some investors swear by fringe region or … [Read more...] about Are luxury or mass-market condos better investments in Singapore?
Most popular types of investment in Singapore (and how to get the most out of them)
We know by now that simply relying on our monthly salary isn't going to put us on the fast track to retirement or keep up with inflation (last we checked, core inflation is 4.8 per cent !). Investing is more crucial than ever. When done astutely, it can help us grow our wealth, provide a steady stream of passive income, and guard against the risk of inflation. But with … [Read more...] about Most popular types of investment in Singapore (and how to get the most out of them)
‘This is what most Singaporeans do for a living nowadays’: Man scammed then recruited by same ‘investment company’
A man who lost US$3,000 (S$4,226) to an investment scam was shocked at the audacity of the alleged scammer when she contacted him again, asking him to join her in an "illegal business". Stomp contributor F shared with Stomp that he had come across the Facebook profile of the alleged scammer in early August this year. "She showed herself as a top ten crypto trader, very … [Read more...] about ‘This is what most Singaporeans do for a living nowadays’: Man scammed then recruited by same ‘investment company’
Investment property sales drop in Q1
FROM a high base in the fourth quarter of last year, big-ticket property transactions of at least S$10 million declined substantially in the first quarter. However, the mood in the market is decidedly positive - with much anticipation of the imminent mega transactions of Jurong Point mall, and Asia Square Tower 2 in the CBD. "Investment market sentiment is positive and the … [Read more...] about Investment property sales drop in Q1