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18 Apr

iProperty.com EXPO April 20 to 22, 2012 at Marina Bay Sands Expo Centre Hall A

Fourth signature iProperty.com EXPO returns in April with exciting residential and commercial real estate investment opportunities

Complementary seminars open for investors and agents to gain insightful tips and advice

iProperty.com Singapore – the country’s No.1 property website – proudly presents the iProperty.com EXPO | International Property Expo. Held from Friday, 20 April to Sunday, 22 April 2012 at the Marina Bay Sands, Expo & Convention Centre, Hall A, the event will feature prominent international properties, prestigious property brands and exciting real estate opportunities under one roof.

Property investors and agents from around the region and beyond can benefit from a host of insightful seminars at the fourth signature iProperty.com EXPO, where renowned international property leaders will share tips on investing wisely, provide advice on buying overseas property and more. There are also exciting booths showcasing the latest property developments and investment opportunities in Malaysia, Australia, Thailand and the United States. In addition, visitors can have a chance to win over S$15,000 worth of lucky draw prizes at the EXPO.

“iProperty.com strives to help property buyers make informed choices when it comes to buying property. With the return of the EXPO, we are glad to help investors be in the know about the latest overseas property opportunities, and empower them with data, intelligence and insights that allow them to make the most out of the risks and opportunities that are present in this current state of global economic uncertainty,” says Shaun Di Gregorio, CEO of the iProperty Group, the No.1 online property network across Asia.

PRIZED PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS

The iProperty.com EXPO International Collection will feature attractive offerings for those with a keen interest in the latest developments in property investment:

Leading international brands will be present for consultation, such as LCI Investment, CTL Group and Executive Directions from Singapore, as well as Mah Sing Properties, Elite Forward andDijaya Corporation from Malaysia.

A host of exciting international developments will be on offer, including attractive rebates and promotions, including:

  • Malaysia: M City (5% rebates, Free legal fees & disbursement for Sale & Purchase Agreement and Deed, etc) and A-Suites Serviced Residence in Taman Austin Perdana, Johor (Low down payment starting from RM4,800, no progressive interest for 3 years, etc).
  • Australia: 60 View St, Pascoe Vale, Victoria, Australia (One-year rental guarantee; free legal fees)
  • Thailand: Circle Condominium, Bangkok (Free 1st year maintenance fee, fully furnished, etc)

For more details on special rebates, please go to: http://edm.iproperty.com/sg/expo-april-2012-key-property-exhibitors/

FREE-TO-ATTEND PROPERTY SEMINARS

In addition, property agents and investors can look forward to free seminars, talks and forums featuring property experts who will share insights on property investments, and provide an in-depth analysis of the property market outlook both in and outside Singapore:

  • With the introduction of the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) last year as a measure to help cool the local property market, investors are increasingly worried about how this will affect their rental yield.  In his seminar Is Your Rental Income Secure? on 21 April, 5pm to 6pm, Alfred Chia, CEO of SingCapital, will examine the implications of ABSD to the real estate market, and provide tips for investors to secure and safeguard their rental income.
  • Well-known property expert Mohamed Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex Realty, will share incisive insights and predictions useful for investors and the public at large, in his seminarProperty Market in 2012 on 22 April, 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
  • Those who are keen to venture slightly further afield will find the seminar How to build Cash Flow with UK Alternative
    Investment?      by Danny Lim, CEO of Property Barons, highly informative. On 21 April, 5pm to 6pm, Danny Lim will share tips on how invest in UK properties with as little as £3,750, and explore other lucrative investment options available in the UK.
  • Moving away from residential property, David Poh, CEO of Asia Management & Wisdom, will share why he considers commercial/industrial real estate investment to be the star performer of 2012. In the seminar How to Make Money from Commercial & Industrial Real Estate Investment on 20 April, 6pm to 7pm, he will teach agents how to acquire specialized skills and knowledge required to succeed in this field.

The iProperty.com EXPO | International Property Expo will take place over the weekend from Friday, 20 April to Sunday, 22 April 2012, 11am to 8pm, at Marina Bay Sands, Expo & Convention Centre, Hall A.

For more information and to register, please visit http://expo.iproperty.com.

 

29 Mar

Resale HDB units in 2011 remain competitively priced, compared to condos

iProperty iNsights arms property buyers with handy information and market outlook for year 2012

While prices of HDB flats on the resale market have risen in the past few years, they continue to be more affordable than condominiums, according to a report on property transactions in 2011 registered on iProperty.com Singapore, the country’s No. 1 property website and part of the iProperty Group.

The iProperty iNsights 2011 consumer trends report reveals pertinent information on the state of the residential property market in Singapore, highlighting essential data such as average per square foot (PSF) prices for HDB apartments and condominium units across the island.

Additional data from the popular property portal emphasizes the disparity in average PSF prices among private (non-landed) and public housing (resale flats). In general, the average PSF for HDB flats across all room types have steadily increased – yet they remain at least half as costly when compared to the average PSF of condominiums.

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“We are proud to share our latest iProperty iNsights report, which serves as an enabler for property buyers in Singapore to make informed, timely choices. We maintain an expansive network of agents and partners whom we work with closely to obtain on-the-ground information and ensure accuracy on the property data which we publish. With this handy guide, we hope to smoothen the decision making process among buyers for all their property-related needs,” said Shaun Di Gregorio, CEO of the iProperty Group.

 
Key highlights of iProperty iNsights 2011 Report

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1. Districts

The top three most popular districts, based on total unique searches, were 15 (Katong, Marine Parade, Siglap, Joo Chiat, Tanjong Rhu), 19 (Serangoon, Hougang, Punggol, Sengkang) and 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, Killiney, River Valley) while districts 10 and 16 continued to remain popular among buyers of private properties.

Please refer to page 3 of the iProperty iNsights 2011 report.

2. Condominiums

- Condominium projects completed in the last few years in general fetched higher PSF prices, and this is even higher for city-based developments such as Icon (S$1,846) and The Sail @ Marina Bay (S$1,952).

- Projects located in the suburban areas continued to be more attractive for buyers, such as Melville Park (S$709) and Northvale (S$736).

Please refer to page 15 of the iProperty iNsights 2011 report.

3. HDB

- Based on total unique searches, the top three most popular HDB estates were Bedok, Bishan and Woodlands, while estates like Tampines and Yishun continued to remain popular among buyers of public housing.

Please refer to page 17 of the iProperty iNsights 2011 report.

4. Most popular keywords

The highest portion of visitors to iProperty searched for the keyword ‘studio’, a reflection of continued interest in compact-sized apartments. This could be linked to the higher price tags attached to apartments of higher floor area, and to investors who are looking at reaping attractive rental income.

Please refer to page 29 of the iProperty iNsights 2011 report.

Conclusion

In general, resale HDB flats remained affordable for many Singaporeans, especially when compared with more established condominiums that tend to fetch lower prices. This gap can be seen when we compare the average PSF for older condominiums, which was at least twice those of HDB flats in general.

For more information, please login and download the iProperty iNsights 2011 Report here for free.

19 Mar

Let’s Meet, Spot, Snap and WIN with Howard!

“From the Peaks to the Valleys, Know where gems can be discovered. From the North to the South, We’ve got Singapore covered.”

Does this poem sound or look familiar? Have you seen this at any particular train station? Have you seen our new mascot? You must be wondering by now what this is all about!

Meet Howard, our newest addition to the iProperty.com family!

Spot Howard Facebook Photo Contest

Follow Howard, as he endeavours to let you Be iN the Know with the latest property insights and hottest property news!

We’re excited to introduce Howard, and to celebrate that, we’ll like to share our joy with you!

What that means for you is that you can stand a chance to win S$100 worth of cash weekly just by following 3 simple steps!

Step 1: SPOT Howard, and SNAP a picture together! (that’s simple)

Step 2: LIKE our Facebook page! (just 1 click)

Step 3: Post your picture under “Spot Howard”on our Facebook page! (and you’re done)

You will then stand a chance to be one of the lucky winners of $100 cash weekly!

What you then need to do is to look out for your email (if you are one of the lucky weekly winner) to be informed on details to collect your prize!

For more details on this exciting contest, hop on down to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ipropertysg!

We want you to be one of our winners! So join us in this photo contest!

Keep those pictures coming! We’re waiting!

16 Mar

iProperty.com Singapore on TODAY Newspapers – How to Read a QR Code

Have you seen iProperty.com Singapore’s property classified ads on TODAY, the nation’s most-read free newspaper? If you have not, grab your copy every Friday before you head to work for the morning edition, or when you are heading out to lunch for the afternoon edition.

If you didn’t get your hands on one of the 300,000 copies in the MRT stations, below your condominium or landed property, in selected petrol kiosks and convenience stores, fret not! We’ve made it easy for you with a downloadable version. Download a copy now before you head out house-hunting over the weekend.

You must wondering what that black little square at the corner of each property classified ad is. It’s called a QR Code (or Quick Response Code).  It is a type of matrix barcode, which can direct you to virtually any type of data – and of course, websites.

For smartphone users, the reading and scanning of the QR code is made simple, fast and convenient. Below are some suggested free iPhone, iPad and Android apps that can help you to read those codes we have included to make your property search seamless and easy. Simply launch the app, hold your phone camera over the QR code and see these apps go to work!

iPhone & iPad

QR Reader for iPhone

Auto-detect scanning. Simply hold and point. You can even share the results of the QR scan on Facebook, Twitter or FourSquare. Gone are the days when you have to remember long URLs. 

Android Phones & Tablets

QR Droid

Similar to QR Reader for iPhone, this app allows your Android camera to scan the code before giving you a preview of the webpage. You can also share across social media channels.

 Enjoy! And good luck with the house-hunting this weekend!

21 Feb

iProperty.com Asia Property Market Sentiment Report 2012

In December last year, many of you participated in iProperty.com Asia Property Market Sentiment Survey, which resulted in this Report. We thank you for making this Report so great, filled with insights that we’re sure will help you make better property decisions – here and overseas.

As the first regional online property survey of its kind, the iProperty.com Asia Property Market Report comprises of 7,720 responses from website visitors and subscribers of iProperty Group networks in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong. The survey revealed a common thread amongst property buyers throughout the region, but also key country-specific findings.

Did you know?

“85.6% of respondents in Singapore deemed affordability and
rising housing prices as the top 2 issues in the property market.”

“42.2% of Singaporean users in the survey showed interest in overseas property,
citing Malaysia and Australia as their most preferred overseas locations.”

“Over half (51.7%) of Singapore buyers has a budget of
between SGD 500,000 to SGD 1 million.”

“ Two-thirds (66.4%) felts that the Singapore property market is holding
up well despite the threat of a global recession.”

“ 58.3% agreed that the government should
step in to control COV on HDB flats.”

 

Download the full 65-page Report now.

 

19 Dec

iProperty.com Singapore Site Search Nov 2011 – Top 10 Most Searched Condos and New Developments

We now take a closer look at ‘Condominium‘ as a property type, and spotlight on the Top 10 Most Searched Condos and the Top 10 Most Searched New Developments in November 2011.

In the chart for the Top 10 Most Searched Condo, we’ve upgraded the list with the latest average PSF prices so that you can compare and contrast. If you are looking to buy a condominium, it will be worthwhile to look at these charts before you make a decision – be it to live in, for rental yield or appreciation value.

Top 10 Most Searched Condominiums – Nov 2011

Icon remained the most searched condominium on iProperty.com.sg. Its median psf is S$1,841 in November 2011. The biggest climber is TreVista, moving 5 places up the chart from No. 7 to No. 2. The Sail @ Marina Bay remained steady at No. 3, with the highest average PSF price of S$2,710.  The most value-for-money, popular condo is Parc Oasis, trending at an average of S$835 psf.

In November, 1,417 condominiums and apartments were sold, and the national average price PSF was S$1,182. This can provide you with some basis to make comparisons on your property purchase.

(As cavaets may not be fully lodged at URA, the numbers above may change. Data is accurate as of December 16, 2011.)

Top 10 Most Searched New Developments – Nov 2011

The Palette, a 892-unit condominium, topped the chart in November as the most searched for new property development. It is also one of the best selling project, with 367 units sold out of the 450 units launched. Its median price is S$895 psf. (Source: URA, OrangeTee Research)

In a close 2nd is The Verv @ RV. Located on River Valley Road, its media price is S$2,098 psf from developers’ sales*.

Steady performers, Woodhaven and The Tennery, have a median price of S$1,034 psf* and S$1,246 psf* in November respectively. Notable new entries are The Hillier and Seastrand (S$952 psf* in Nov 2011).

Now, what are other important criteria when it comes to searching for your property in Singapore? Other keywords that you have been searching for include: studio, shophouse, MRT, Simei, Holland, and freehold.

*Source: URA, URA Property Market Info, StreetSine Property Analytics
*Data accurate as of December 16, 2011

16 Dec

iProperty.com Singapore Site Search Nov 2011 – Top 10 Most Searched Districts and HDB Estates

November to December 2011 has been an eventful month for the Singapore property market – increase in HDB property taxes, Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) – just to name a couple of important ones.

Though we may not be able to make changes to the above, we can certainly arm you with relevant information and help you make better property decisions when buying, selling or renting your home. This is exactly what iProperty.com Singapore Monthly Site Search Report is aimed at doing.

And what’s great from this report? We’ve upgraded it by including the average PSF prices of the Top 10 Most Searched Districts, and the median resale prices and average PSF prices (all room types) of the Top 10 Most Searched HDB Estates. We hope you enjoy this report, and that it helps you make better property buying or selling decisions.

Top 10 Most Searched Districts – Nov 2011

In the month of November 2011, there were 1,662 private properties (landed and non-landed) transacted  - a 48.8% drop compared to November 2010, and a 35.0% drop compared to last month. The overall average PSF prices of private properties increased by 4.40% to S$1,116 from October’s S$1,069. This is also a decrease of 1.50% from November 2010.

The hottest district is once again District 19. For 2 consecutive months, District 19 overtook District 15. Is this an indication that the lower prices are attracting more buyers?

District 1, District 11 and District 16 dropped out of the chart, with the new entry of District 12, District 20 and District 22 in the Top 10 Most Searched Districts in Singapore.

(As cavaets may not be fully lodged at URA, the numbers above may change. Data is accurate as of December 16, 2011.)

Top 10 Most Searched HDB Estates – Nov 2011

The top 10 Most Searched HDB Estates saw the usual suspects – Bedok, Bishan, Tampines, Ang Mo Kio, Serangoon, Punggol, Woodlands and Clementi remained much sought-after areas to live in for HDB dwellers. Out of these, we can easily gather the popularity of mature estates when it comes looking for a HDB flat. Proximity to schools, MRT and amenities like market and heartland malls remain top considerations for property buyers.

There were 1,735 resale HDB flats transacted in November 2011. The average PSF prices for resale HDB have been steadily increasing in the year, reaching an average of S$430 psf for all HDB types in November 2011.

HDB also released 4,200 new HDB flats in November 2011. There will be 25,000 more new flats scheduled to be released in 2012.

*Source: URA, HDB, StreetSine Property Analytics
*Data accurate as of December 16, 2011

2 Dec

Join the iProperty.com Asia Property Sentiment Survey and WIN

The iProperty.com Asia Property Sentiment Survey is here! This time around, you will stand a chance to win a 3D/2N hotel stay at Tower Club at Lebua, Bangkok, worth S$1,500 proudly sponsored by AsiaWebDirect.com!

iProperty.com Singapore Asia Property Sentiments Survey Contest

Another 50 winners will walk away with a S$20 Crabtree & Evelyn gift voucher, which can be redeemed at any Crabtree & Evelyn store in Singapore and is valid until 31 December 2012.

All it takes is 3 minutes of your time to complete the survey to be in the running for the prizes. Your participation is greatly appreciated as your views and sentiments will provide invaluable insights on the Singapore property market and Asian property market trends.

After you have completed the survey, another page will open for you to enter the contest. Please provide your particulars to be eligible for the contest. You can be assured that your personal particulars will be kept strictly private and confidential, and your responses are not personally identifying.

Kindly note that all survey questions must be answered and the last day to complete the survey and join this contest is 30 December 2011.


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