Yearly Archives: 2010

RISK OF BUYING SMALLER CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN SINGAPORE

The risks can be broken down into mainly returns risks, capital value risks. Due in part to potential capital value risks, it also comes with financing risks.

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Singapore government reduces property loan-to-valuation from 90% to 80%

Singapore government reduces property loan-to-valuation from 90% to 80% Today (19th Feb 2010), the Singapore government has imposed seller stamp duty to curb excessive speculation. The seller stamp duty is applicable within 1 year of purchase of property with effect…[Continue reading]

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Quantitative Easing QE2 and how does that affect Singapore property investment

With the budget shortfall of US$1.17 trillion, this is the amount that must be borrowed in 2010. So this large amount is unlikely to find supporters amongst foreign sovereign funds.

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