4 Changes To The BTO Framework From October 2024 BTO Launch
The October 2024 Build-To-Order (BTO) launch will feature a record-breaking 8,573 flats spread across 15 projects in nine different housing estates. This launch marks the beginning of several significant changes to the BTO framework. Here are the key changes for prospective home buyers applying for a flat. #1 Introduction Of Plus Flats Before the October […]
4 SGX-Listed Companies That Could Benefit From China’s Stimulus Package
The winds of change may be sweeping across China’s economic landscape. On September 24, 2024, the Chinese government introduced its most significant stimulus package since the 2020 pandemic. This bold strategy aims to rekindle economic growth, which has been sluggish in recent years due to a cooling property market and ongoing COVID-19 disruptions. The stimulus […]
Guide To Investing Your SRS Monies Via Robo Advisor
The Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) is a voluntary scheme introduced by the Singapore government to encourage individuals to save for retirement. It offers attractive tax reliefs, making it an appealing option for people to save on taxes as well. Instead of leaving your SRS funds idle (which earn a nominal interest rate of 0.05% p.a.), […]
Cost Of Owning A Car In Singapore Over 10 Years
There are many ways to calculate the cost of owning a car in Singapore. Some people look at the sales price of the car, while others may calculate how much it costs them monthly. In Singapore, one way to find out the cost of owning a car is to calculate how much you are likely […]
Beginners’ Guide To Best Fixed Deposits In Singapore
Putting your money in a fixed deposit is one way to earn guaranteed returns that are usually higher than normal savings accounts, while ensuring that your capital is guaranteed as well. In Singapore, fixed deposits are as good as risk-free. The Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC) insures up to $100,000 per person per bank in Singapore dollar deposits placed in fixed […]
Cost Guide To Climbing Mount Everest (And Base Camps) In Nepal
Climbing Mount Everest has become one of the pinnacles of human endurance, ever since Sir Edmund Hilary became the first person to do it in 1953. Today, climbing the mountain isn’t exclusively limited to just those of us who are expert mountaineers. A whole industry has sprouted up to serve people who willingly pay to […]
October 2024 BTO Sales Launch: Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bukit Batok, Geylang, Jurong West, Kallang/Whampoa, Pasir Ris, Sengkang, Woodlands
The application is open from now till 23 October 2024, Wednesday, 11:59pm The October 2024 BTO sales launch is set to become a landmark. 8,573 BTO flats will be offered across a record 15 projects on offer – spanning Ang Mo Kio, Bedok (3), Bukit Batok, Geylang, Jurong West, Kallang/Whampoa (3), Pasir Ris, Sengkang (2), and […]
What Should Singapore Investors Do When Interest Rates Decline?
Interest rates are officially on the decline for investors and savers. Last month, the US Federal Reserve made its first interest rate cut in over four years, signalling a clear trend: yields on “safe” assets are also set to decrease. This trend is reflected in recent data. At the late September auction of 6-month Singapore […]
Insights: Why Cutting Corners On Healthcare When Money Is Tight Can Cost You More
This article was contributed to us by Mark Czajkowski, Chief Marketing Officer of Manulife Singapore & Chief Analytics Officer of Manulife Asia Today, rising costs seems to be a constant refrain. Whether it’s property or daily essentials, prices seem to be steadily climbing. Healthcare is no exception – government spending on healthcare has tripled between […]
How Much Does It Cost To Own A Rolls-Royce In Singapore?
Founded in 1904 in Manchester, England, by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, Rolls-Royce has a reputation as one of the world’s most luxurious and prestigious automobile manufacturers. Rolls-Royce owners are drawn to the vehicle not just because of its built quality but also because its high price reflects social status. Rolls-Royce vehicles could even be […]
