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Should you fix your mortgage rates now in anticipation of rate hikes?  

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday increased interest rates for the first time since 2018 and laid out an aggressive plan to push borrowing costs to restrictive levels in the coming year, a pivot from battling the coronavirus pandemic to countering the risks of excessive inflation and the war in Ukraine. The U.S. central bank’s Federal … Read more

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 … Read more

Singapore Property Cooling Measures: who are the biggest losers?

The Singapore Government has announced a slew of measures to cool the private residential and HDB resale markets. In addition, the Government will increase public and private housing supply to cater to demand. With effect from 16 December 2021, the changes are as follows: Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates will be raised (chart below) … Read more

5 biggest Property Investing Mistakes to avoid

Are you interested in property investment but don’t know where to start? Well, you’re not alone. Many people are looking into investing in properties for their retirement or as a way of growing their wealth. However, many first-time investors make mistakes that can cost them money and time or even take them out of the … Read more