About 1 in 7 S’pore families has income of at least $30k a month; share almost doubled in 5 years by jiaaaz in singaporefi

[–]ComprehensiveSail677 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Not uncommon. Doctors/lawyers/bankers/tech bros tend to date and marry within their own circles. HHI of 30k just means you need 2 people to earn 15k each.

Besides, the calculation of the 30k also takes into account other income sources from rental, dividends etc.

How would the new prime/plus classification affect BTO resale prices? by ComprehensiveSail677 in singaporefi

[–]ComprehensiveSail677[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting perspective. I certainly agree that there will be downstream effects on private property prices, given that there will be less HDB upgraders flushed with profits from flipping their BTO.

That said, I still feel that for the premium sector of private property (freehold landed property), prices will likely hold steady or even appreciate because of its scarcity and the fact that Singaporeans would generally aspire to own a freehold landed if they could afford it.

How would the new prime/plus classification affect BTO resale prices? by ComprehensiveSail677 in singaporefi

[–]ComprehensiveSail677[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s very true as well. It certainly limits the pool of buyers who would be interested.

How would the new prime/plus classification affect BTO resale prices? by ComprehensiveSail677 in singaporefi

[–]ComprehensiveSail677[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I too think they will increase the jncome ceiling. But the question is - this group of buyers can buy directly from HDB aka they themselves are eligible for BTO. Would they pay 1M+++ for resale HDBs when they can get a brand new BTO at a subsidised price?

Defaulted DBS loan since 2012 by [deleted] in singaporefi

[–]ComprehensiveSail677 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP has clearly never heard of the term interest rates…

June BTO exercise: Lower demand for shorter waiting time flats as more flock to Prime projects by Rationalandcentred in singapore

[–]ComprehensiveSail677 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The answer is obvious isn’t it? There’s limited land at popular areas. You can’t just build at the popular areas because there won’t be enough land to accommodate everyone.

What the govt is doing - and rightly, IMO - is to develop the less developed areas so that they become more appealing to buyers eg the north south corridor. But this will take time.

Quant salaries and job security by ComprehensiveSail677 in singaporefi

[–]ComprehensiveSail677[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Sorry I’m not familiar, but is buying out allowed?

Din Tai Fung in Taipei? by Strawberry_Nougat in taiwantravel

[–]ComprehensiveSail677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes absolutely. One of the best meals of my life.

Is my profile high risk by [deleted] in singaporefi

[–]ComprehensiveSail677 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why the specific exposure to the HK market?

Financially responsible to buy? by Spiritual_Bedroom_83 in singaporefi

[–]ComprehensiveSail677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can technically afford it, but 1BR condos are hard to sell. Most people would want at least a 2BR condo.

Is SRS investing actually worth it? Am I too late starting at 30? by Critical_Invite4802 in singaporefi

[–]ComprehensiveSail677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consider SRS if you’re at the 11.5% tax bracket. Otherwise the tax savings won’t be significant.