Jim Tay

Jim Tay Your trusted partner for Singapore & Japan real estate. Let's navigate the market and achieve your long-term goals together. DM to start.

As OrangeTee's Country Director (Japan), I offer a unique global perspective on property portfolio planning.

Everyone knows Japan has more than one way to invest. Few know how hard each one actually is to execute.Latest strategy ...
06/08/2026

Everyone knows Japan has more than one way to invest. Few know how hard each one actually is to execute.

Latest strategy session with the Japan team — Minpaku’s regulatory maze, real monthly mansion demand, and whether Akiyas are truly viable or just a buzzword.

Year two, sharper answers for our buyers.

Tomorrow night — is your portfolio pulling its weight? 👀Market’s shifting. New regulations just dropped, land bids are r...
04/08/2026

Tomorrow night — is your portfolio pulling its weight? 👀

Market’s shifting. New regulations just dropped, land bids are running hot across the island, and I’ll be breaking down exactly what it means for River Modern — the last direct river-fronting launch in this cycle.

Then SingCapital’s Mark Wong (Chief Distribution Officer) takes the stage on the strategy today’s savviest buyers are using: turn your portfolio into your down payment — without losing what it’s earning you.

📅 Tomorrow, 5th August, 7pm
📍 River Modern Sales Gallery, Havelock Road

Seats are almost full — DM me now if you still want in. 🙋‍♂️

24/07/2026

POV: You let your 4-year-old become your property agent 😂

This is our little tour guide showing us around a 2-storey home in Tomonoura, Japan. The town, is famous for inspiring Studio Ghibli’s 2008 classic film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.

I had to resist every urge to edit this too much.

Somewhere between the shaky camera work and the enthusiastic commentary, it reminded me that the best properties aren’t just investments—they’re places where memories are made.

Whether you’re looking for a holiday home, an Airbnb, or somewhere to slow down for part of the year, Japan has some surprisingly affordable options.

What do you think this house costs? Let me know in the comments.

12/07/2026

Just wrapped up our weekend Japan property seminar, and one specific property stood out for buyers looking to step away from the daily hustle and bustle of Singapore.

We reviewed a freehold, 3LDK home at the fringe of Tokyo—just 30 minutes from Haneda Airport and located right next to a popular park, offering a completely different pace of life.

The entry point sits below $300K SGD, which is actually less than the downpayment required for most condos back home.

While Singapore residential property should remain your core holding, this is a prime example of how you can deploy surplus capital for lifestyle diversification and long-term wealth creation.

Follow me for more Singapore and Japan real estate content.

Longer search than expected. Tougher negotiations than planned. Worth every bit of it and glad to pull through together ...
09/07/2026

Longer search than expected. Tougher negotiations than planned. Worth every bit of it and glad to pull through together in the end. Real estate can be done alone, but good teamwork makes the experience more joyful.

02/07/2026

Before you buy into Dunearn House, you need to look closely at the transaction history of Fourth Avenue Residences.

When evaluating a new launch, checking the nearest established leasehold comparable keeps your investment thesis grounded.

Dunearn House does bring two significant data points to the table:
📊 The adjacent land bid closed 15% higher, which structurally signals a rising price baseline for the precinct.
📍 It provides a distinct first-mover advantage within the long-term Turf City transformation. 

The real question for everyday buyers is whether these unique selling points provide a strong enough safety margin for your entry price.

Make sure you understand the numbers completely so you know what you are getting into before signing.

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19/06/2026

River Valley Green (Parcel C) just got top bid at $1,730 psf ppr — 22% above the River Modern plot right next door.

Likely the last land parcel in this pocket, right across Great World MRT. When land costs jump this much in this small a radius, future launch pricing in the area follows.

If you’re eyeing River Valley, the window is closing. Price increases incoming!

DM me now for the best buys still on the table.

RiverModern PropertyInvestment JimTaySG

12/06/2026

🚨 Has CDL just reset the Singapore property market?

Yesterday, CDL submitted a record bid of $1,865 psf ppr for the Peck Hay Road site, surpassing the previous benchmark of $1,820 psf ppr for the area set just months ago.

Over the last 12 months, many buyers focused on CCR launches because the pricing gap versus RCR and OCR had narrowed significantly.

But this latest land bid suggests the market may be re-establishing a premium for Core Central Region property.

If you’re actively hunting for opportunities today, there may still be pockets of value in the market.

The question is: how long will they remain value buys?

What do you think this means for upcoming launches and resale prices?

04/06/2026

Parc Point is a total game-changer for the Tengah/Bukit Batok West neighborhood! But if you aren’t a resident here yet… let me show you the ultimate way to move into the area. 📦✨

Check out this stunning 4-room unit at Bukit Batok West Ave 5.

We traded a wall to create a MASSIVE open living space that flows beautifully.

• High Floor & Corner Unit ☁️
• Fully Renovated & Pristine ✨
• Right next to Parc Point & Le Quest 🛍️
• PURE SELLING - NO EXTENSION! 🚀

Skip the reno delays and extension headaches. Comment “TOUR” or DM me for the full details!

21/05/2026

I’ve been ‘video quiet’ for a while.

Whole of 2025, actually.

But I wasn’t away from property — or from life.

I welcomed my second child, shifted homes, bought an investment property, and spent a lot more time understanding what buyers, sellers, and investors are really going through.

Since I first started creating property content in early 2019, the scene has changed so much.

There are more agents, analysts, creators, and opinions than ever.

So if I’m coming back, I don’t want to just add more noise.

I want to share practical property views from the ground — across Singapore property, new launches, investment decisions, and also what I’m learning from Japan property.

To those who followed my content in the past, thank you.

Hopefully, this is the start of creating more consistently again.

Not hype. Not “sure win”.

Just practical property views to help you make clearer decisions.

For the fuller videos and deeper property breakdowns, head over to my YouTube channel — link in bio.

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