#22 Should I TIME the Property Market | PropertyLimBrothers | Melvin Lim | NOTG | Nuggets on the GO E22
We’re halfway through 2022, and macro and micro economic trends affecting the property industry. However, is it essential to time the market of your property with current events around the world?
While current events like the war in Ukraine and US reserve tapering have reportedly affected our mortgage interest rates, does real estate in Singapore still remain as a safe haven for a “store-of-value” for locals and investors alike?
Stay tuned as Melvin explains the cause and effect of the internal and external factors affecting our property market in Singapore, as well as share PLB’s latest exhaustive list of Singapore’s property movement. Featuring info about our government’s land sales (GLS) and trends, to forecast your property decision moves.
Tips you MUST know before becoming a Property Agent! | SalesX Assembly by PLB Podcast Ep 3 | Melvin
We’re back again with another episode of our Assembly Podcast. Under today’s agenda, Melvin will be going through the expectations that are required upon real estate consultants from the moment they pass their CEA exams. From pre-empting oneself of an intensive period of six to 12 months worth of knowledge accumulation, how does one combine theory and application?
Melvin goes into the two different categories of fresh consultants most commonly seen in the market; one that only accumulates knowledge and another that jumps straight into application. How do you rise above the rest and become a combination of these two? Sit till the end of the video with Melvin as he tells you the tips and tricks you ought to know before starting your journey as a real estate consultant. Enjoy!
Responsibilities of an agent in Real Estate | SalesX Assembly by PLB Podcast Ep 2 | Melvin Lim
In this Assembly podcast episode, Melvin will be diving into the sequence of learning in the real estate industry as a full-time real estate consultant. Real estate is an expensive class of asset that are considered luxurious goods to many. As the monetary quantum of a good increases, so does the expectation levels of customer service and knowledge. So to lay some context, what are the responsibilities that you have to be accountable for as a real estate consultant, especially when you are dealing with such high-quantum goods that some consumers may never purchase consecutively?
Find out more in this episode as Melvin goes into detail about the attitude needed if you are going to stay in the real estate industry where real estate metamorphose from an asset class, to a business, to a profession and ultimate to a craft that is unique to its own in so many different ways.
#21: Price Movement of the Landed Market Upgrading | NOTG S2 E21
Wondering to purchase a landed property? With the different categories of landed property, it is a bit hard to decide which one to buy that can retain as much value as possible. Watch on as Melvin breaks down the price movements of landed properties with various leaseholds with the charts produced from our own team!
You’ve sent us some questions you have, and we have some answers for you. Do look out as Melvin shares his thoughts on upgrading from a HDB to a HDB or a private property!
#20: How Distortion Effect affects Volume and Price Movement in Real Estate | NOTG S2 E20
In this latest episode of Nuggets On The Go, Melvin will be tapping onto last week’s topic on our PLB MOAT Analysis and share with you more on the other factors that we use in our PLB MOAT Analysis analytics tool. We have also come up with a unique point grading system within our analysis tool to help you rate various properties deeper.
Watch on as we talk about our new analytics tool, done by our Research and Data Team, to closely monitor market trends and have a better understanding of Singapore’s real estate market.
#7: Singapore Citizenship/ PR & Buying Properties | NOTG S2 E7 (ft. Kay Cheong, co-founder of The Immigration People)
Here’s another episode of Sofa So Good, this time with co-founder & mompreneur of The Immigration People — Kay Cheong, with her interesting background from the forefront of the transport industry and now managing her own team of immigration experts. The Immigration People is also the only firm in Singapore to be price transparent in this non-regulated industry. But wait, what has PR application or Singapore Citizenship status got to do with Property? Join Melvin as he deep dives in understanding the different work passes and their application processes. What are the underlying criteria(s) to boost the approval chances? Watch till the end for more and know how real estate can help in your profile.
#19: The Cheat Sheet For Property Decisions! | NOTG S2 E19
In this episode of Nuggets On The Go, Melvin will be diving in deep into our PLB MOAT Analysis. This is a framework that is constantly used by our teammates and though it has not been touched in detail before, it will be today, and why we need the MOAT Analysis to make more sound and prudent property decisions.
Given two case studies of an upward trend and a downward trend price movement, how do the owners of the respective projects react and what should investors or buyers like ourselves do to make better economic decisions such as when to sell, the buyer audience and much more. Find out about the Singapore housing market in general, and why Melvin thinks that there will not be a crash but acknowledges that all asset classes are generally moving in an upward momentum. Watch on for the full details!
#18 How Does Volume of Transactions Affect Property Performance? NOTG 18 – Investing in Real Estate
It’s the brand new year! In our latest Nuggets on the Go, Melvin explains Volume, transaction, Density and how it affects the valuation and price appreciation of properties. We even have a useful tool when purchasing properties! Check it out at propertylimbrothers.com.
But the key question we address here is about the correlation between freehold and 99-years PSF performances, and how the Bala’s Curve can help you too.
#17: What does the 2021 Cooling Measures mean for you? | NOTG S2 E17
2022 is the definitive year for the new cooling measures. But what is the key take away from this? TDSR threshold decreased to 55%? Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty raised rates? What about lowering the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio for loans from HDB?
You might be having some of these questions, or even how does it affect you. But first, let’s dive into a straight analysis with the CCR area, cause that is where we might see some action this year, based on the past decade’s performance.
Who is benefitting from this? Is it a good time to buy properties now? All this covered in the latest Nuggets on the Go series with Melvin Lim!
One golden nugget for you: CCR market has some really good hidden gems in resale!
#5: Tenancy Agreement – Tenant/Landlord in Singapore | ft. Anil Lalwani | SFSG S2 E5
Tenancy agreements, or disagreements? For all your questions, we’ve compiled it in this interview with Anil Lalwani, a prominent figure in Singapore law and as a director in DL Law. Find out what is the best thing to do, straight from a lawyer from both angles — landlord and tenant.
A hint to the tips? Make sure to get a joint inspection prior to accepting/handing over the apartment!
What is a force majeure? What happens when your tenant goes MIA? Are WhatsApp messages valid for notice?
It’s the video that all renters need to watch, and a big thank you to Anil Lalwani and DL Law for all your insights! Let us know if you enjoyed this sesh, and we might bring him back!
