Beginners' Guide

Real Estate Due Diligence is the structured process of auditing real estate assets. It is an important step in the investment process that can be carried out at any point of the investment timeline and is carefully carried out by specialists using established analytical techniques.

Amortisation is an accounting tool used to decrease the value of an intangible asset or loan over a fixed period of time.

Property preservation is the process of maintaining the inside and outside of a property that may be occupied or vacant. The objective of property preservation is to keep a vacant property in tip-top condition.

Gated communities simply mean any type of neighbourhood with some form of controlled access where residents or visitors must go through before they are allowed to enter the property.

In this article, we explain why zoning is important, and it is the preferred tool urban planners use to organise cities to maximise social outcomes.

Inflation quantifies the rate at which a currency’s value declines, resulting in an increase in the prices of goods and services in a particular economy.

A timeshare is an arrangement that allows for shared ownership of a vacation property. As co-owner of a timeshare, you are allotted a period of time for the exclusive use of the property.

An escrow is a financial and legal agreement that engages an independent third party to temporarily hold on to a sum of money or property on behalf of two other parties involved in a transaction.

When you purchase real estate, be it for investment purposes or as a primary residence, problems such as structural defects and insect infestations may be visible to you.

In this article, we find out what is Loan-To-Value (LTV) Ratio, the LTV formula, and is a higher or lower LTV is better?

In this article, we explain what dividend yield is, how to calculate it, as well as its significance in real estate investments.

In this article, you will understand the concept of diversification and why it is a commonly used investment strategy among investors.

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) refers to real estate assets that are used for business or commercial purposes. As such, tenants in CRE assets typically conduct income-producing business activities.

In this article, we discuss when and how a triple net lease (NNN) is used and compare it against a double and single net lease. We also explain what a bondable lease is and compare the difference between net and gross commercial leases.

The Singapore Interbank Offered Rate (SIBOR) is the reference interest rate for interbank lending in Singapore, where banks get loans from other banks within the Singapore market.

In this article, you will gain insights into property management, the role played by property management companies and the differences between property management and facility management.

Gain a better understanding of institutional investors through this article by examining the various sub-types of institutional investors, the impact that they have on the market, and the advantages that they possess compared to retail investors.

In this article, we talk about what it means to be an Accredited Investor, the benefits of becoming one, as well as some frequently asked questions about them.

In this article, we explain the various types of investment properties, how to source for and finance them.

In this article, we explain what are double net leases, and articulate the difference among single, double and triple net leases.

In this article, you will find out what does a financial advisor do, the many roles of a financial advisor, and who needs a financial advisor for their personal finance.

The LTC ratio is used to determine the amount or percentage of a loan that the lender will issue for project financing, on the basis of the construction costs.

The Compound Annual Growth Rate, or CAGR, is the calculated rate of return required for an investment to increase from its initial value to the value at the end of the investment period.

RealVantage glossary will be your quick guide to essential real estate investment definitions and terminologies.