Justin Kong
RES Course Guide 2022 – Your First Step Towards Becoming A Real Estate Agent
RES Course is the very first step that everyone MUST take before they can become a Real Estate Salesperson (RES). And chances are if you are reading this article means…
How to upgrade from a flat to a condo in 2022
Ever since 2019, HDB upgraders have been a dominant force in the Singapore private property market. Through Property Wealth Planning (sometimes also referred to as property wealth progression), even properties…
December 2021 cooling measures: Everything you need to know
Starting on 16th December 2021, new cooling measures will be introduced into the Singapore property market. I think no one is particularly surprised, as we have been considering such a…
Is your HDB an asset?
HDB flats were regarded as a form of long term asset by Singaporeans who will buy and hold on to their HDB for a very long period of time. Let…
Should you upgrade to an executive condo (ec) or a private condo?
If you’ve reached the five-year Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP) on your flat, you can now consider selling your flat and upgrading. For many homebuyers, this may come down to a…
Why property agent (real estate salesperson) may be the right career for you ?
Have you ever wondered if joining the real estate business as a property agent is the right career choice or switch for you? This is one most frequently asked questions…
Is it worth refinancing due to falling interest rates?
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the United Stated Federal Reserve has cut interest rates to near zero (I have discussed this in a previous article). This has a knock-on effect in Singapore,…
CNA 938 Radio Interview with Justin Kong on Canninghill Piers on 4 Sept 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuUKP3sw3Sg
3 common mistakes new property agents make that ends their career
As of 2021, statistics show that there are more than 30,000 property agents agents in Singapore! Among this vast pool, the main differentiator would be ‘good’ and ‘bad’ ones. However,…
Should you apply to defer your home loan payments?
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has told banks they must allow certain home loan deferment. This includes monthly home loan repayments. However, just because this…
Is it safe to upgrade your home during the Covid-19 Downturn?
If you’ve been following the property news, you may have been puzzled by how private home sales are rising. In August 2020, for instance, private home sales managed to reach an…
How long should you hold on to a 99 year lease property or flat?
By now, many Singaporeans are aware of lease decay. This is when the 99-year lease on a condo or HDB flat runs out, and the land is returned to the…