Maesy Koh Realtor

19/08/2024

The loan-to-value limit for HDB housing loans will be lowered from 80 per cent to 75 per cent, meaning buyers will be able to borrow less than before.

This brings the HDB loan limit in line with mortgages granted by financial institutions, which remain unchanged at 75 per cent.

This is the fourth round of property cooling measures since December 2021. Read more at straitstimes.com.

22/07/2024

New record for HDB resale price

The sale sets a new record for the most expensive HDB transaction in Singapore by absolute price.

08/07/2024

Mixed use or integrated development have a higher take up rate as compared to pure residential properties.

For investors, such properties have a greater appeal to tenants as it provides convenience. However, such properties also comes with a premium. Therefore, careful planning and
the right selection of unit layout and facing is critical when it comes to such properties.

Mixed-use developments saw stronger median unit price growth compared with purely residential ones. Read more at straitstimes.com.

01/07/2024

When something is too cheap to be true, it probably is too good to be true. Buying overseas properties is not as simple as it looks, especially when not familiar with the legislations and market conditions.

It is risky to dabble in unknown overseas properties. Read more at straitstimes.com.

23/05/2024

Exciting plans ahead for the Bukit Timah area!

15,000 to 20,000 new homes will be built at the former Turf City over the next two to three decades. Read more at straitstimes.com.

02/05/2024

The number of million dollar flats has reached new high in 2024, with many found in the non matured towns as well as the popular towns like Bishan, Toa Payoh and Queenstown

The 1,539 sq ft, executive flat at 205B Compassvale Place is the first resale flat in Sengkang to fetch $1 million ($650 psf).

18/04/2024

05/04/2024

As the gap narrows between HDB and private properties, some tenants may switch over to rent private properties.

The private rental market has softened rapidly, prompting more landlords to accept lower rents. Read more at straitstimes.com.

02/04/2024

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐇𝐃𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬.

📈 Private Prices +1.5% 1Q24
📈 HDB Prices +1.7% in 1Q24

Be ahead of the projected interest rate cuts and capitalise on the upcoming demand surge in the latter part of the year.

Property analysts expect the HDB resale market to "remain stable" this year, while private property prices are expected to increase at a steady rate.

06/03/2024

With the influx of newly completed condominium units, the rental market has turned into a tenants' market now

29/01/2024

More new homes in prime land to be built in the near term!

29/01/2024

Record number of units have reached TOP towards the end of 2023 and more to come in 2024.
This phenomenon is driving rental rates downwards