Real Insights (Page 13)

Guide to Investments in Singapore

This article provides an overview of some of the various investment options available for Singapore based investors, and highlight the risk and rewards of various investment instruments.

Market Trends & Analysis

Singapore Real Estate Stamp Duties Explained

In this article, we talk about what is stamp duty in Singapore, how to calculate them, explore in-depth BSD, SSD and ABSDs, as well as how it impacts various groups of buyers and sellers in Singapore.

Market Trends & Analysis

Rally on the Housing Market

Economic data for the third quarter of 2020 has been promising and filled with many pleasant surprises on a recovery.

Market Trends & Analysis

Atlanta, a Thriving Metro with a Profusion of Opportunities

Atlanta’s diverse economy and firm growth trajectory has given many investors and businesses an optimistic outlook for the area.

Market Trends & Analysis

Understanding More about Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB)

In this article, we provide an in-depth explanation of the inner workings of Singapore Savings Bond (SSB), its historical performance and also provide other forms of investment alternatives out there.

Market Trends & Analysis

Dramatic Shifts in Real Estate

Whether in residential real estate or in the office sector, we see that investors and developers alike are exploring new options in real estate investment.

Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (“PBSA”) as an Asset Class

Market Trends & Analysis

Purpose-Built Student Accommodation as an Asset Class

Investments in the PBSA asset class in the U.K. has grown dramatically in the last few years. Should investors invest in this asset class? Read to learn more.

Market Trends & Analysis

Overview of St Andrews (Scotland, UK) as an Investment Destination

Demand for property in St Andrews is likely to steadily increase, with the town’s core attractions being long-standing and durable.

Market Trends & Analysis

US Housing Market in Focus

Transaction numbers of new home sales in US have reached a new high since 2006 fuelled by record-low mortgage rates.

Webinars & Events

Embry Hills Multifamily Opportunity (Atlanta, Georgia, US)

Watch our webinar where we share with you our investment strategies and approach for this multifamily opportunity.

Investment Guides

The Role of a Financial Advisor

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.

Market Trends & Analysis

Private Investors Driving Global Investments

Individual investors wary of risks are increasingly turning to direct investments in real estate, focusing on the IT and Healthcare sectors.

Investment Guides

What is Loan-to-Cost (LTC) Ratio?

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.

Market Trends & Analysis

Quarterly Vantage Point - Q3 2020

Read up on past Weekly Vantage Points to find out the hottest news during the period of Q3 2020.

Market Trends & Analysis

Sheltering from the Market Volatility with Real Estate

With more expected stimulus coming from the government, the outlook for home sales and rental payments in real estate continue to remain stable.

Investment Guides

Capital Preservation in Real Estate Investments

In this article, we explain the importance of capital preservation and how to apply capital preservation strategies in real estate investments.

Market Trends & Analysis

The Unwavering Relevance of Office Space

Increasingly, businesses and top executives are voicing their support for employees to head back to the office.

Investment Guides

Six Critical Success Factors in Direct Property Investment

In this article, we have distilled six critical factors from our years of practice in the institutional real estate private equity space.

Market Trends & Analysis

Real Estate Investment in the Era of COVID-19

Investors have taken to such niche segments as self-storage, single family homes and data centres to diversify from the traditional sectors.

Investment Guides

Keppel REIT Overview

In this article, we talk about the things you need to know about KREIT, from its last 3 years performance, year on year return to investment risk levels.

Media Coverage & Investor Conversations

Senior Investment Banker Joins PropTech Co-Investment Firm - RealVantage

RealVantage is pleased to announce the appointment of Teddy Tjandra as the Country Managing Director for Indonesia.

Market Trends & Analysis

Confidence Remains in Real Estate Investors

Due to constraints caused by COVID-19, commercial real estate transactions have reduced. However, investors remain confident in its recovery in the near future.

Investment Guides

Ins and Outs of Office Real Estate

In commercial real estate investment, Office Real Estate can be an excellent addition to a real estate investor’s investment portfolio.

Market Trends & Analysis

Staying Adaptive Within the Property Sector

Global markets remain highly fluid in the current climate, leaving businesses to continue looking for creative ways to adapt and survive.

Media Coverage & Investor Conversations

The Star – Where do yield-starved investors go?

We begin to see the emergence of real estate co-investing as an alternative asset class for portfolio diversification.