How To Save For Your First Property Effectively & Efficiently + Leverage vs Paying in Full!
What’s the process of our younger generation moving out from their parents’ home and into their own? While many young individuals aspire to rent a place after graduating, it is worth considering the alternative of pumping rental money in a mortgage instead. To explore this topic further, we have enlisted the insights of Melvin Lim, […]
Property Risks, Buying For Own-Stay or Investment & Future-Proofing A Home Purchase | NOTG S3 Ep57
Melvin Lim, Lyndon, George and Joan from PropertyLimBrothers share their opinions on the common dilemmas one may encounter when navigating Singapore’s property market. This discussion includes the continuous appreciation of landed homes, timelines to enter and exit a property, prioritising future-proofing a property purchase, accumulating an asset, and the challenges of flipping a property. Find […]
BTO to Condo Upgrade Strategies, Cost Considerations & Lifestyle Trade-offs | NOTG S3 EP 77 Part 2
In this second part of the four seasons framework discussion, Jesley, Jun Wei, and Melvin Lim dive into the Spring season of property investment—a time when life starts to bloom with new opportunities. Today, we’re focusing on the personas of a typical Singaporean couple at age 33, who are making the big leap from a […]
101 Guide to get Citizenship in SINGAPORE!
We’ve invited Kay Cheong from The Immigration People to join us once again to discuss us on the impact of the recent ABSD increase and its implications for foreign investors and expats who plan to come to Singapore post-COVID. Find out what has been the market trend since then, as Melvin Lim and Beatrice caught […]
How URA Master Plan, Plot Ratios & Developments Impact Property Investments in SG | NOTG S3 EP 64
This week, the NOTG team discusses the URA Master Plan and how it can guide property investment decisions. They highlight the importance of understanding different plot zones and the development potential, as well as plot ratios determining the density of developments that might impact properties with previously unblocked views, which, in turn, could affect desirability […]
The Road to $1,000,000, the 4% rule & Social Media Impersonation! | NOTG S3 Ep 80 Part 1
In this episode of NOTG, Melvin Lim chats with The Weeblings about their content creation journey, which kicked off during COVID-19. Sarah and Aaron Wee talk about starting with multiple daily posts and eventually finding their groove with financial related content across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The Weeblings, known by their audience for their goal […]
Are 99-year landed homes worth investing in?
Is it worthwhile to consider 99-year leasehold landed properties? Melvin Lim from PropertyLimBrothers delves into this subject, using the brand new 99-year leasehold landed homes at Pollen Collection as an example. Pollen Collection, developed by Bukit Sembawang Estates, is neither a condominium or cluster house, nor is it freehold or 999-year leasehold. So what factors […]
Rejuvenation of Jurong, The Potential of Woodlands & Evaluating Foreign Property Investments | NOTG
The NOTG team continues their discussion with infrastructure development and its influence on property investment decisions. This week, they focus on regional developments, beginning with the impact of the cancelled high-speed rail project between Malaysia and Singapore and the premature hype it generated. They also explore the potential of Woodlands, highlighting the notable appreciation in […]
Tackling Inflation, Transition From Faceless Content & Gen Z Housing Challenges | NOTG S3 EP81 Part2
In part two of Melvin’s catch-up with The Weeblings, Sara and Aaron talk about how they tackle the high cost of living in Singapore, the significant challenges of saving for a house down payment, and the pervasive influence of social media on financial habits, highlighting how these factors shape their investment strategies. Topics include breaking […]
What Do YOU Want to Know About Singapore Real Estate? We Answer Them! | NOTG S3 Ep22
Our NOTG home team is back, this time we have a special AMA episode for you! Having gathered your questions through our Instagram Stories, Melvin Lim, Grayce, George and Yu Rong from PropertyLimBrothers answers your burning questions. From calculating valuation, choosing between PLH and non-PLH, to the things to take note if you’re a Singaporean […]