Practical, plain-English guides on buying, selling, renting and investing in Singapore property, written by Marcus Chong.https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/en-sghttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/buying-second-property-singapore-downpayment-loan/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/buying-second-property-singapore-downpayment-loan/A second property loan works differently from your first, lower financing, more cash upfront, and a shorter effective tenure. Here is what to plan for.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuyer Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/foreigner-pr-buying-property-singapore/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/foreigner-pr-buying-property-singapore/Eligibility depends heavily on your residency status and the property type. Here is what foreigners and Permanent Residents can and cannot buy in Singapore.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuyer Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/using-cpf-to-buy-property-singapore/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/using-cpf-to-buy-property-singapore/CPF can fund a lot of your purchase, but not all of it, and not always in the order you expect. Here is a plain-English breakdown of what your Ordinary Account can and cannot pay for.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuyer Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/what-is-cov-hdb-resale-singapore/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/what-is-cov-hdb-resale-singapore/COV is one of the most misunderstood terms in the HDB resale market. Here is a plain explanation of what it is, when it comes up, and how to think about it.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuyer & Seller Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/how-to-price-hdb-flat-singapore/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/how-to-price-hdb-flat-singapore/Pricing is the single decision that determines how fast your HDB sells and how much you walk away with. Most sellers get it wrong in one direction or the other.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTSeller Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/how-to-choose-property-agent-singapore/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/how-to-choose-property-agent-singapore/There are over 30,000 licensed property agents in Singapore. Most are decent. Some are not. Here is what to look for and what to avoid.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuyer & Seller Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/absd-singapore-guide-2025/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/absd-singapore-guide-2025/Additional Buyer Stamp Duty catches many buyers off-guard. Here is a plain-English breakdown of the current rates and how they affect your plans.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuyer Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/hdb-minimum-occupation-period-guide/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/hdb-minimum-occupation-period-guide/The MOP affects when you can sell, rent out, or buy a private property. Here is a clear breakdown of how it works and what changes in 2025.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTSeller Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/renting-out-hdb-singapore-guide/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/renting-out-hdb-singapore-guide/HDB rental can generate meaningful income, but there are rules to follow and pitfalls to avoid. Here is what every landlord needs to know before listing.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLandlord Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/first-time-hdb-buyer-guide-singapore/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/first-time-hdb-buyer-guide-singapore/Buying your first HDB is exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. Here is a plain-language guide to the process, the jargon, and the decisions that matter.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuyer Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/what-happens-after-otp-singapore/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/what-happens-after-otp-singapore/Signing the Option to Purchase is just the beginning. Here is a clear step-by-step of what happens next for both HDB and private property.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuyer & Seller Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/sell-or-rent-out-hdb-singapore/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/sell-or-rent-out-hdb-singapore/One of the most common questions I get from homeowners, and the honest answer is that it depends on a few things specific to your situation.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTSeller Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-hdb/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-hdb/The timeline from "I want to sell" to keys handover is longer than most people expect. Here is a realistic breakdown.Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTSeller Advicemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.comhttps://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/north-singapore-property-market-2025/https://www.bigfriendlyagent.com/guides/north-singapore-property-market-2025/Woodlands, Sembawang, Yishun, and Canberra have been seeing consistent activity. Here is what is actually happening on the ground.Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTMarket Updatemarcus@bigfriendlyagent.com