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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    Refering to the article, why didnt the person take up the loan from finance house since Finance house are willing to grant him a loan?

    the article mentioned that he worried that he may have problem selling his house in future so he rather give up 22k.

    if he is staying in geylang for the long term he should take up the loan with hong leong than to lose the 22k.

    maybe Finance house charge higher interest?

    anyway i personally think earning 50k a year is not consider high income + a car loan made him less credit worthy despite having a good credit history.

    Agreed. My 2 Cents... there's more to it.
    Let me attempt a simplistic analysis:
    Hong Leong Finance: For maximum loan entitlement, monthly instalments cannot exceed 33% of your monthly income
    * Assuming his annual salary is $50k (including 13th bonus), his monthly salary is about $3846.
    * He asked for a loan of $400k for 30 years which means that his monthly payment is $1852 (based on 3.75% interest rate which is currently HL's rate). That's already 48% of his monthly pay. This doesn't include his car loan

    Even if he was to apply with his wife, it would be a real stretch (if you also include a car loan which easily consumes 10% of his monthly pay)
    (a side note: For those interested, banks will loan you money if your monthly installment - all loan payments - doesn't exceed 40% (UOB goes as far as 46%). So do the math)

    What about his father? Difficult. Age would be the limiting factor.

    We don't have the facts to the above story but as you can see, the reporter didn't do his or her homework of verification.Assuming that the above analysis is true, than his remarks about being afraid that he cannot sell his property in future were just a smoke-screen.

    ..there's always 2 side to a story... take the side that fits your reality .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    i am keen to buy a apt/condo in geylang and rent out. problem is bank does not grant loan. personally i feel it is good investment as long as the property can be rented out 90% of the time and then the rental can cover the instalment

    what is the expected rental yield for atrium residence?
    Atrium Residences will only be completed in 2009 (after the IR opens its doors). Currently, a typical 3 room apartment can fetch anywhere between $2.3k-$3k in the Geylang area. I expect the rents to go up to $3k-3.5k by then. (If the Red-light district moves, then it will be a bonus)

    Currently, the Atrium residences you are seeing in the market are the sub-sales.

    You can still get a loan from the likes of Hong Leong, RHB, May Bank (but the usual credit considerations apply). Alternatively, buy properties whose addresses do not contain "Lor" like those in Geylang Central, Geylang East (e.g Simsville, etc)

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    Thanks Dareevil

    Do u know there is any Apt worth buying in Lor 26-30? I starting to take a look at Geylang and am not sure but i though FH Apartment may have a higher rental yield right due to lower maintenance fee incurred by Condo
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    Quote Originally Posted by Daredevil
    Atrium Residences will only be completed in 2009 (after the IR opens its doors). Currently, a typical 3 room apartment can fetch anywhere between $2.3k-$3k in the Geylang area. I expect the rents to go up to $3k-3.5k by then. (If the Red-light district moves, then it will be a bonus)

    Currently, the Atrium residences you are seeing in the market are the sub-sales.

    You can still get a loan from the likes of Hong Leong, RHB, May Bank (but the usual credit considerations apply). Alternatively, buy properties whose addresses do not contain "Lor" like those in Geylang Central, Geylang East (e.g Simsville, etc)

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    Buying geylang is like commiting suicide. Unless you are a pimp or wannabe pimp, i suggest you stay out of the area. Do you know how hard is it to re-sell geylang units? If i buy geylang, it is definately for prostitute yield. 2-rm unit to squeeze 6prostitutes, 3-rm unit to squeeze 10prostitues, penthouse to squeeze 20prostitutes(can start a mess orgy club). Geylang will be and always be a fcuk joint. And the banks themselves know it. Potential capital gain is only from yield and not resale. But, becareful not to get caught renting out to prostitutes and so called students.

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    yap i am keen on renting out for the yield
    not looking at capital gain

    Quote Originally Posted by crazy or what?
    Buying geylang is like commiting suicide. Unless you are a pimp or wannabe pimp, i suggest you stay out of the area. Do you know how hard is it to re-sell geylang units? If i buy geylang, it is definately for prostitute yield. 2-rm unit to squeeze 6prostitutes, 3-rm unit to squeeze 10prostitues, penthouse to squeeze 20prostitutes(can start a mess orgy club). Geylang will be and always be a fcuk joint. And the banks themselves know it. Potential capital gain is only from yield and not resale. But, becareful not to get caught renting out to prostitutes and so called students.

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    yes, atrium residences is really very good, an amazing find in geylang.... saw it myself... better than some of the condos in the city and fringe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazy or what?
    Buying geylang is like commiting suicide. Unless you are a pimp or wannabe pimp, i suggest you stay out of the area. Do you know how hard is it to re-sell geylang units? If i buy geylang, it is definately for prostitute yield. 2-rm unit to squeeze 6prostitutes, 3-rm unit to squeeze 10prostitues, penthouse to squeeze 20prostitutes(can start a mess orgy club). Geylang will be and always be a fcuk joint. And the banks themselves know it. Potential capital gain is only from yield and not resale. But, becareful not to get caught renting out to prostitutes and so called students.
    I'm also interested to invest in Geylang for the yield. Agreed with you that the best yield will be to rent out to pro. But how to go about renting to pro who are normally on tourist visa and hence only short term stay of a couple of weeks. Issue here is how to get connected to them and also what happen if they don't pay. Maybe, unless we get connected to "pin" but will need to pay high commission. In view of complication and risk, might not be easy to get the anticipated yield. Would appreciate if our knowledgeable Daredevil can help to clarify some of my doubts and offer some info on how to rent to pro for max rental yield. Thks in advance.

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    I'm puzzled. You can buy properties in other areas of Singapore and still get rental yields isn't it. Rental is also going North for location in the West and East and you'll be renting out to working professionals who will give you less headaches. Why would you want to go thru the trouble of dealing with the unknowns and worried about them running away?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Interested Investor
    I'm also interested to invest in Geylang for the yield. Agreed with you that the best yield will be to rent out to pro. But how to go about renting to pro who are normally on tourist visa and hence only short term stay of a couple of weeks. Issue here is how to get connected to them and also what happen if they don't pay. Maybe, unless we get connected to "pin" but will need to pay high commission. In view of complication and risk, might not be easy to get the anticipated yield. Would appreciate if our knowledgeable Daredevil can help to clarify some of my doubts and offer some info on how to rent to pro for max rental yield. Thks in advance.
    Hi "Interested Investor",
    What I am going to share with u might be contrary to the opinions of the Geylang or "prostitute" experts you have heard from. So you decide.

    I own another Geylang unit (99 year leasehold) which I will not tell u where (since i have received so many judgemental comments. A few have even concluded that I am a property agent which I am not).

    I will give u my advice based on my own experience in living there for at least 2 years - and renting my apartment for the last 7 years. I do not claim to be an expert (as I always try to learn from others esp the other experts in this forum) but I guess that qualifies me to give u my own 2 cents worth (vs many others who have made judgements based on their own subjective perceptions and impressions).

    Here are 3 strategies
    Strategy #1: Get a condo near to the MRT stations (Paya Lebar or Aljunied) or the Circle line. While people tend to conclude that Geylang is a red-light district, in reality, the main activites are at lorongs (<20). There might be stray prostitutes from time to time - no choice.

    Strategy #2: Do it the LEGAL way. Do not rent to any tom, dick (pun intended) or harry (another pun intended). No Students (let alone prostitutes). Ensure you check their documents. In my last 7 yrs, I have rent out to Chinese, Koreans, and Indians - all are legitimate working professionals in IT, banking (contrary to what is being said in this thread). I have never had to wait more than 1 month to find a tenant and i have not had huge difficulties collecting the rent. In fact, my current tenant is going to extend his current lease and increase his rent by another $500.

    Strategy #3: Ensure you have ongoing "intelligence" of your tenants. Check with the guardhouse when you go there for maintenance. You will be surprised how much they know. Also ensure that the condo management knows who you are and how to contact you if there is an emergency. (this advice is applicable even outside Geylang). In my case, I insist that for air-con maintenance, the tenants use my contractor (who reports to me what is going on inside)

    Having shared the above strategies, look for condos away from the main activity area. You can consider the odd-number lorongs like The Alcove, where banks are more open to providing loans. Then there are condos in Geylang Central and East (where all banks will provide loans - contrary to popular opinion. ).

    A typical condo (>5 years) with 3 rooms cost between $450-550k. Assuming you place a 20% deposit (80%LTV:loan-to-value ratio), and go for the maximum loan period, you should be able to get a $300-500 positive monthly cashflow (that's extra cash after factoring in your condo maintenance).

    There are people who are going to pour cold water on my recommendations but it's my own 2 cents worth since u asked.

    While this thread has attracted serious investors, clowns, "prostitute" experts and kaypos who have provided entertaining, controversial and sometimes conflicting opinions, the fact is that the verdict is still open on the future of Geylang - which is going to be subjected to political, economic and social factors. For me, I am awaiting the Master Plan 2008 - which changes every 5 yrs. I have also based my investment plans on where Singapore is heading and not on opinions or perceptions.

    Whether or not the red light district moves is immaterial to me. But if there are positive effects of IR, then I am sitting on a gold mine (make it 2). yes, I am taking a risk - and a few call me an idiot - but I have taken a calculated risk - with much upside. Good luck.

    Disclaimer: accept my recommendations at your own risk. I will NOT share anymore other than the above

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    Ya, got potential.
    In line with the legalisation of homosexuality, also suggest that Geylang be developed into a real Gay World for the people. Change the name to Gayland. hehe.

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    Yah man, this daredevil full of shit, Real daredevil alright. Must be fXXking prostitutes in his community without condoms. What a daredevil he is.

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    Please post only if you have something worthwhile to say. All that comes out of your mouth or mind is xxx. It's a waste of our time reading your silly, childish postings that add absolutely NO VALUE AT ALL.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazy or what?
    Buying geylang is like commiting suicide. Unless you are a pimp or wannabe pimp, i suggest you stay out of the area. Do you know how hard is it to re-sell geylang units? If i buy geylang, it is definately for prostitute yield. 2-rm unit to squeeze 6prostitutes, 3-rm unit to squeeze 10prostitues, penthouse to squeeze 20prostitutes(can start a mess orgy club). Geylang will be and always be a fcuk joint. And the banks themselves know it. Potential capital gain is only from yield and not resale. But, becareful not to get caught renting out to prostitutes and so called students.
    Geylang is the best. Imagine buying and staying there. By standing at your PES(private enclosed space). 1.You have very nice views of people bonking at the opp. apartments. 2.Nice view of skimpy dressed women of different nationalities solicitating customers of all ages and races. 3).Realistic martial arts action between men and sometimes women of diff races and ages. Great place to live in and even better, to start a family. Best of it all, foreigners are all dying to live in geylang. Geylangs' global reputation as a exciting town streches even to the ends of Shangrila.

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    Mr Daredevils you started this thread and you invited people to comments. But now you're calling people clowns, "prostitute" experts and kaypos. If you cannot accept others opinion, you shouldn't have started it in the first place.

    Anyway, I'm getting out of here. Whatever it is, good luck to your investments.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Just my thoughts
    Mr Daredevils you started this thread and you invited people to comments. But now you're calling people clowns, "prostitute" experts and kaypos. If you cannot accept others opinion, you shouldn't have started it in the first place.

    Anyway, I'm getting out of here. Whatever it is, good luck to your investments.
    Mr Just My Thoughts, your comments and contributions have been valuable and adds value to the thread (as are many others). I am referring to those who talk sex and do name calling, as well as those who jokingly hypothesize about renting out to prostitutes. They are not serious about having a meaningful discussion. I'm sure your intention here is to have a productive discussion, which is my objective too. (and many others on this thread)

    From the response so far, two differing views have been provided... which have achieved the thread's objective. Good luck everyone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daredevil
    Hi "Interested Investor",
    What I am going to share with u might be contrary to the opinions of the Geylang or "prostitute" experts you have heard from. So you decide.

    I own another Geylang unit (99 year leasehold) which I will not tell u where (since i have received so many judgemental comments. A few have even concluded that I am a property agent which I am not).

    I will give u my advice based on my own experience in living there for at least 2 years - and renting my apartment for the last 7 years. I do not claim to be an expert (as I always try to learn from others esp the other experts in this forum) but I guess that qualifies me to give u my own 2 cents worth (vs many others who have made judgements based on their own subjective perceptions and impressions).

    Here are 3 strategies
    Strategy #1: Get a condo near to the MRT stations (Paya Lebar or Aljunied) or the Circle line. While people tend to conclude that Geylang is a red-light district, in reality, the main activites are at lorongs (<20). There might be stray prostitutes from time to time - no choice.

    Strategy #2: Do it the LEGAL way. Do not rent to any tom, dick (pun intended) or harry (another pun intended). No Students (let alone prostitutes). Ensure you check their documents. In my last 7 yrs, I have rent out to Chinese, Koreans, and Indians - all are legitimate working professionals in IT, banking (contrary to what is being said in this thread). I have never had to wait more than 1 month to find a tenant and i have not had huge difficulties collecting the rent. In fact, my current tenant is going to extend his current lease and increase his rent by another $500.

    Strategy #3: Ensure you have ongoing "intelligence" of your tenants. Check with the guardhouse when you go there for maintenance. You will be surprised how much they know. Also ensure that the condo management knows who you are and how to contact you if there is an emergency. (this advice is applicable even outside Geylang). In my case, I insist that for air-con maintenance, the tenants use my contractor (who reports to me what is going on inside)

    Having shared the above strategies, look for condos away from the main activity area. You can consider the odd-number lorongs like The Alcove, where banks are more open to providing loans. Then there are condos in Geylang Central and East (where all banks will provide loans - contrary to popular opinion. ).

    A typical condo (>5 years) with 3 rooms cost between $450-550k. Assuming you place a 20% deposit (80%LTV:loan-to-value ratio), and go for the maximum loan period, you should be able to get a $300-500 positive monthly cashflow (that's extra cash after factoring in your condo maintenance).

    There are people who are going to pour cold water on my recommendations but it's my own 2 cents worth since u asked.

    While this thread has attracted serious investors, clowns, "prostitute" experts and kaypos who have provided entertaining, controversial and sometimes conflicting opinions, the fact is that the verdict is still open on the future of Geylang - which is going to be subjected to political, economic and social factors. For me, I am awaiting the Master Plan 2008 - which changes every 5 yrs. I have also based my investment plans on where Singapore is heading and not on opinions or perceptions.

    Whether or not the red light district moves is immaterial to me. But if there are positive effects of IR, then I am sitting on a gold mine (make it 2). yes, I am taking a risk - and a few call me an idiot - but I have taken a calculated risk - with much upside. Good luck.

    Disclaimer: accept my recommendations at your own risk. I will NOT share anymore other than the above
    Thks for your response to my query. They are useful considerations for me. I really appreciate you taking the time and trouble to do it promptly as well. Pse don't get agitated by others negative comments on him and do continue to provide your views.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shangrila
    Geylang is the best. Imagine buying and staying there. By standing at your PES(private enclosed space). 1.You have very nice views of people bonking at the opp. apartments. 2.Nice view of skimpy dressed women of different nationalities solicitating customers of all ages and races. 3).Realistic martial arts action between men and sometimes women of diff races and ages. Great place to live in and even better, to start a family. Best of it all, foreigners are all dying to live in geylang. Geylangs' global reputation as a exciting town streches even to the ends of Shangrila.
    After realizing the potential in Geylang, i am going to sell my The Sail and St Regis and focus all my energy, time and money in Geylang. That is where the true potential is. Based on what i get back from my sale, profit should be roughly 4 million. 4 million how many units can i buy in geylang? I need daredevil to advise me.

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    Hi Daredevil,

    I hv been thinking abt getting a property at geylang too.

    I agree with u. there is potential in geylang and rental yield is good. i am not counting on the master plan but rental yield is attractive enough for me to consider buying.

    Atrium RESDIENCE only TOP in 2009. I am worried it maybe tough to service my loan (assuming i am able to get a bank loan) for the next 2 year without rental income.

    In your opinion, are they any good freehold Apt/Condo beside atrium residence in Lor 26-28? i am only keen on freehold.

    Since u own house at geylang, are u willing to disclose what is the net rental yield that u r getting?

    Thanks
    Last edited by verbatin; 02-05-07 at 23:14.

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    Hey Daredevil!

    Dont listen to the nay sayers, ive picked up a unit next to the Aljunied MRT and am loving the proximity to town, not to mention the great condo. Again, i bought it to stay for a few years and then rent out when i leave. The yields are excellent and the flats are big, contrary to what others are saying, there are plenty of different people who are renting out units there - not just the pros.

    If the government cleans up then great, im rich! Im, not really in any rush & in 10 years, ill be amazed if they still keep the low rise geylang model of rundown shophouses given that the plot ratios in that area are 3 - 4! Check it out on the URA....

    Think of it this way, when the government is putting up 50 story condos all over the island EXCEPT for geylang, ull be swimming about in ure pool with a low density lay out of only 8 stories... ;>

    If not, no problem; still collecting good rental...

    p.s. take it from someone who has lived in rough cities, the area aint that bad, just go to other countries like the US, UK, France etc... and then tell me if you think that Geylang is 'rough, a den of gambling and gangsters....' ;>

    In fact, im off to buy another, buy 2 get one free!

    Cheers!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    ill be amazed if they still keep the low rise geylang model of rundown shophouses given that the plot ratios in that area are 3 - 4! Check it out on the URA....

    Amazing! I am surprised that investors hadn't picked up on this clue. I will go check it out.

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    Actually, the plot ratios are between 2.8 - 3 in the 'lorongs' and just outside the aljunied MRT there is a patch of grass, the plot ratio there is 4.5!!

    To give you an idea,

    extracted from the URA

    Standard GPR/Storey Height Typology for Residential Development

    Gross Plot Ratio Storey Height Control
    1.4 5
    1.6 12
    2.1 24
    2.8 36
    >2.8 >36



    And 4.5 -?? Could be real high, more towards Paya Lebar though....

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    Quote Originally Posted by verbatin
    Hi Daredevil,

    I hv been thinking abt getting a property at geylang too.

    I agree with u. there is potential in geylang and rental yield is good. i am not counting on the master plan but rental yield is attractive enough for me to consider buying.

    Atrium RESDIENCE only TOP in 2009. I am worried it maybe tough to service my loan (assuming i am able to get a bank loan) for the next 2 year without rental income.

    In your opinion, are they any good freehold Apt/Condo beside atrium residence in Lor 26-28? i am only keen on freehold.

    Since u own house at geylang, are u willing to disclose what is the net rental yield that u r getting?

    Thanks
    HI Verbatin, revealing my net rental yield won't help you as there are many factors that would be missed. You can derive this on your own by looking at the classifieds. A freehold condo generally cost between $650-750k in Geylang (assuming 3 room apartment). Let's assume you can rent it out at $3000.

    Here are the Calculations and Pitfalls:
    How much downpayment are you going to put in? (10 or 20%)?
    Assuming you put 20% and borrow on a price of $700k, you would be loaning 560k. Your monthly loan repayment is about $2600 a month (based on current interest rates and assuming a 30 year loan). Your total operating costs (your monthly loan + condo maintenance) is already $2800. (Condo maintenance is about $850-900 per qtr). You will have a positive cashflow of $100. (I did not add in your stamp/legal fees, other costs incurred like furniture,etc).

    Now here's the thing that people often miss. When you buy a property for investment (and not to stay in), the bank will only loan you 70% of the loan (Here's a gotcha that could disrupt your plans). The advertisements you see in the newspapers or web sites (e.g 10% downpayment) all relate to people who intend to stay in the property. My strategy is usually to stay in the place for a year or so.

    The usual recommend real estate investment strategy is to ensure you have a positive cashflow each month- while holding the property for a number of years for capital appreciation. So the above proposition doesn't look very attractive.

    Hence, you can do 3 things to increase cashflow:
    * put in more money as a downpayment and reduce the outstanding loan
    * go for the maximum loan period and the lowest interest rates you can find
    * buy a cheaper 3 room apartment (which means you will have to settle for a 99 year condo which costs between $480 to 600k). That will increase your rental yields significantly.

    Option 3 is your best bet. While there is a general preference for freehold properties, it seems that many people don't have a clear investment (and exit strategy - I'm sure the other experts in this thread might want to give an opinion on this). You need to be clear on what your objectives are.

    Your worry at not being able to service your loan is valid. Assuming you are able to get a loan (based on your credit history and ability), you might want to know that banks are actually very flexible should you run into trouble. Since 50-60%+ of your monthly loan is actually interest rates payment, ensuring you keep paying the interest rates is crucial. Its all about negotiation and getting their approval as banks will want a win win situation. That is why you should ensure that you make regular payment (and don't give the banks an excuse to penalise you)

    - enough said... good luck
    (BTW, do you folks out there think that it would be worthwhile spinning a new thread on investment strategies where we share our strategies? Am keen to share notes and learn from other more experience investors)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daredevil
    (BTW, do you folks out there think that it would be worthwhile spinning a new thread on investment strategies where we share our strategies? Am keen to share notes and learn from other more experience investors)
    Of course! To me, buying a condo is all about investment. Property investment has a lot to do with trends. Can you still make significant money trading properties in a down market using superior strategy? Please start the thread, Daredevil si fu!

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    Daredevil is a cockanadan with zero IQ that thinks he is so smart and giving out 1/2 cents of crap advise to get suckers to purchase dead zones like geylang. There is a reason why the banks are not generous in giving out loans in geylang. Because, it is a red light district. Daredevil seems to be ignoring the fact that geylang is improving for the worst. Have you guys gone down lately to see Geylang? All the action starts from lunch time until early morning 3am. How condusive can geylang be for potential tenants when they can rent a place elsewhere for the same price? There are units in east coast, bukit timah and even river valley asking for $3,000 or less p/mth. Which fool other than prostitutes or foreign workers will stay in geylang? Geylang apartments are very notorious with the 3bm apartment having 9 beds. Go down and take a look at your surrondings first. BTW SIMS is opp some KTVs and there are streetwalkers around that area anyway.

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    time will tell if daredevil's insights are correct... whichever way, there is really no need for name calling. this is after all a forum for discussion and it will be so much more pleasant if all can make the effort to present their arguments in a civilised manner.

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    What daredevils said is general investment knowledge only. There is nothing unique to investing in Geyland property.

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    This website full of investors, gamblers and property agents that think that people will get brainwashed and start buying anything. So that their commitments at stake will reap in more money for them.
    This website has a bunch of Motherfxxkin axxholes with brains filled with shXt from the toilet in istana.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daredevil
    HI Verbatin, revealing my net rental yield won't help you as there are many factors that would be missed. You can derive this on your own by looking at the classifieds. A freehold condo generally cost between $650-750k in Geylang (assuming 3 room apartment). Let's assume you can rent it out at $3000.

    Here are the Calculations and Pitfalls:
    How much downpayment are you going to put in? (10 or 20%)?
    Assuming you put 20% and borrow on a price of $700k, you would be loaning 560k. Your monthly loan repayment is about $2600 a month (based on current interest rates and assuming a 30 year loan). Your total operating costs (your monthly loan + condo maintenance) is already $2800. (Condo maintenance is about $850-900 per qtr). You will have a positive cashflow of $100. (I did not add in your stamp/legal fees, other costs incurred like furniture,etc).

    Now here's the thing that people often miss. When you buy a property for investment (and not to stay in), the bank will only loan you 70% of the loan (Here's a gotcha that could disrupt your plans). The advertisements you see in the newspapers or web sites (e.g 10% downpayment) all relate to people who intend to stay in the property. My strategy is usually to stay in the place for a year or so.

    The usual recommend real estate investment strategy is to ensure you have a positive cashflow each month- while holding the property for a number of years for capital appreciation. So the above proposition doesn't look very attractive.

    Hence, you can do 3 things to increase cashflow:
    * put in more money as a downpayment and reduce the outstanding loan
    * go for the maximum loan period and the lowest interest rates you can find
    * buy a cheaper 3 room apartment (which means you will have to settle for a 99 year condo which costs between $480 to 600k). That will increase your rental yields significantly.

    Option 3 is your best bet. While there is a general preference for freehold properties, it seems that many people don't have a clear investment (and exit strategy - I'm sure the other experts in this thread might want to give an opinion on this). You need to be clear on what your objectives are.

    Your worry at not being able to service your loan is valid. Assuming you are able to get a loan (based on your credit history and ability), you might want to know that banks are actually very flexible should you run into trouble. Since 50-60%+ of your monthly loan is actually interest rates payment, ensuring you keep paying the interest rates is crucial. Its all about negotiation and getting their approval as banks will want a win win situation. That is why you should ensure that you make regular payment (and don't give the banks an excuse to penalise you)

    - enough said... good luck
    (BTW, do you folks out there think that it would be worthwhile spinning a new thread on investment strategies where we share our strategies? Am keen to share notes and learn from other more experience investors)
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    Hi Daredevil

    Thanks for sharing.

    I know it may not be relevant to reveal your rental yield as many factors are involved.

    Maybe u could juz roughly share what is the expected rental yield around Lor 26-30 snce u hv been a landlord for the past 7 year? is it 5% or above? I will only find it attractive for such "higher risk" location.

    I dont hv problem paying 30% in cash. the stumbling block is getting a loan from the bank. Check with bankers and all don't do biz except maybe Hong Leong Finance. (I hv above average mthly income and has very good credit history. No other debt except my HDB flat loan of 120k)

    As my main aim is the rental yield, do u think it is better to buy Apartment instead of condo (where maintainence is cheaper and hence higher yield)?

    Thanks
    Last edited by verbatin; 06-05-07 at 12:44.

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    Quote Originally Posted by verbatin
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    Hi Daredevil

    Thanks for sharing.

    I know it may not be relevant to reveal your rental yield as many factors are involved.

    Maybe u could juz roughly share what is the expected rental yield around Lor 26-30 snce u hv been a landlord for the past 7 year? is it 5% or above? I will only find it attractive for such "higher risk" location.

    I dont hv problem paying 30% in cash. the stumbling block is getting a loan from the bank. Check with bankers and all don't do biz except maybe Hong Leong Finance. (I hv above average mthly income and has very good credit history. No other debt except my HDB flat loan of 120k)

    As my main aim is the rental yield, do u think it is better to buy Apartment instead of condo (where maintainence is cheaper and hence higher yield)?

    Thanks
    Rental yield only 3%.Head big.

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