I hear you yelling already. You don’t want to believe me, and that’s ok. But you better believe this guy. “Is it fair? I think it’s fair” – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Ok? Done? Can we all stop yelling now? Get it into your head. Just like your car that has to be scrapped […]
Difference Between ROE and ROA for Property Investments
When it comes to property investments, one of the first things you have to understand is the difference between ROA (Returns on Assets) and ROE (Returns on Equity). That’s because property investments allow you to borrow money from the bank which increases your returns dramatically. Often, when we hear about investors talking about Singapore properties’ rental […]
Investing in Singapore Luxury Properties at Bargain Prices
This week I talked to Mr Ong Kang Lin, who is the CEO of SiS Asset Management. I know that Asians have a preference for prop but given this current bearish climate, it seems like investors are apprehensive to part their money for more properties. However, crises may present opportunities. And this is exactly what the […]
Iskandar Malaysia is Only Going One Way – Down
Just like the California Gold Rush of 1849, investors in Singapore have been flocking in droves in the past three years to the region of Iskandar Malaysia to purchase property. Now, the party is over and the fat lady is clearing her throat. Last updated: 26 May 2015 — In the past four years, it […]
How My Parents Lost Their House
My parents were born in the 50s and can be considered the Second Generation Singaporeans. They weren’t highly educated but they worked hard. It is typical for that Generation of Singaporeans to be considered highly educated if you have passed the Cambridge ‘O’ Levels. My parents had Primary School qualifications. They didn’t earn a lot […]