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Aside from flexible payment scheme for developers, I wonder if the SG government has thought of "theming" Marina Bay and providing incentives direct to companies. #realestate #singapore - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

By all means, SG developers should be taking advantage now and launch projects for sale. But buyers beware...rosy situations don't last...think the effect of gravity. - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Good dividend income play but lack growth potential. Current yield and an oversupplied market preclude any accretive asset purchase - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Another way to look at this is that a market bubble seems to be forming. Sub-sales are classic signs. - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

A very exciting and long-term collaboration ahead for Singapore and the Guangzhou government. These projects are being replicated all over China now and is one of the country's driver to attract investments. - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Makes sense to open SM malls in rail stations. They will provide natural shoppers' traffic to the malls. But IMAX screens in Taguig and Cebu? Is there really a market? Won't ticket prices be much more expensive? I think a good multiplex with modern amenities is enough in these places. #shoppingmall #SMPrime #IMAX #retail #realestate #philippines #manila - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Ok but is Fort Boni really a good alternative. I know rents are cheaper but what about public transport? How can employees get in and out of Fort Boni easily and efficiently? Surely, companies should consider this. #fortbonifacio #philippines #manila #makati #CBD #realestate #property #office - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Question here is, how recent is the valuation given? Is it by a known and trusted real estate valuer? What is the method of valuation used? One cannot just compare Tangs to ION Orchard when underlying rents or business structure may be different. #retail #shoppingmall #realestate #investment #property - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Can somebody explain to me why speculators are in the market? Do they know something which I don't? Isn't Singapore still in recession? Maybe they just need to "park" their money somewhere? Fundamentally, all these still do not make sense to me. #singapore #condo #realestate #property #investment - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Are all these fees necessary? Even if they are, are these fees new to locators, PEZA-accredited companies? These fees should have been communicated from the beginning. #realestate #peza #philippines #taguig #fortbonifacio #bpo - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

I don't think one can get 70-80% financing now. Highest probably 55-60%. More equity is then required. Agree with Ms. Sai that these are potentially good long-term investments. #shophouses #singapore #realestate #property - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Agree with this writer. I think the taxman should not say you might be taxed if you sell the property the second time within a four-year period. It should either be "will be taxed" if that is the intention. Ambiguity raises uncertainty and is not good for investors. If this is not an anti-speculation measure, then just get rid of it. #realestate #residential #tax #singapore #investment #condos - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Very good simple article on housing loans and interest rates. Everybody should read this before purchasing property. #singapore #interestrates #housingloans #loans #realestate #residential - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Very good general article for the new, uninitiated residential investors. Just one issue though. With all the emphasis of potential rental yields and higher capital appreciation from holding the property longer, how about the issue of present value. The present value of any investment deecreases over time so the longer the property is held, the lower the value. It's then a big bet that one can time the sale of the property to "make up for lost time." #realestate #residential #housing #singapore #investment #property - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Guess the gist here is that buyers have short-term memory and decisions are driven by emotions. In other words, herd mentality still rules. Not at all smart in my book. The only justifiable fundamental in the current SG market is low interest rates. Wasn't discussed here though. #residential #singapore #housing #realestate - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Should be interesting to find out who are these buyers. Is this acquisition for long term land banking purposes only? #l and #property #realestate #resort #tagaytay #SMgroup #philippines #investments - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

On the surface, this looks commendable. But, will this lead to an additional source of corruption? - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

Presumably, the SG government is ok with this? Reason given doesn't seem to be justified for the delay. Hmmm...other reasons? - Lyndon from Bookmarklet

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