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The Feng Shui Discovery of Sentosa

Posted on 24 Aug 2009 | Comments Off

Situated at the southern coast of Singapore with only ten minutes drive away from the Central Business District and the Orchard Road shopping strip is the wonder island of Sentosa. Spread over 500 hectares and well-preserved flora and fauna with 3.2 kilometres of pristine beaches and a range of world-class leisure and entertainment facilities, together with the meta development of the Integrated Resort, expected to contribute 0.8% of the country’s GDP and create more than 30,000 new jobs for the economy, as well as high-ended water-front residential development, has made Sentosa the hottest topic in this country. People from all parts of the globe are considering embracing Sentosa living as their dream life style. While the investment in the paradise island may be one of the most crucial decisions, it is critically important to know the Feng Shui of the island and its implication to your dream homes. Continue reading →

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Property vs Stocks – The Difference

Posted on 23 Aug 2009 | Comments Off

The Singapore property market has been creating alot of media coverage lately. Numerous advertisements in the major dailies have surfaced amidst the ‘buying frenzy’. In contrast, the talking point in the equities market has been over the sustainability of the rally. What are difference between property investment and equities (stocks) investment. Below is a brief discussion.

Lock In Purchase Price In Property Investment

The purchase price is locked-in once the investor signs on the dotted line in a property transaction. This can be a boon or a bane. If the purchase has been done at the bottom of the market, the returns could be lucrative. However, the opposite is true if the timing is wrong. Property investors who entered the market in 1997 are still suffering paper losses (not considering rental).

In the case of investing in equities, the purchase price can be spread over a long period using a Dollar-Cost-Averaging (DCA). Periodical purchase can be done over time. This reduces the risks of buying at the market high. Of course, the investor would not be able to buy at a lowest price either.

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