January 17, 2025

#100: Timing, Financial Readiness & the URA Master Plan’s Influence on Property Purchases

49 minutes

In continuation of their conversation from last week’s episode, George, Jesley, and Yong Zhun tackle the dynamics of property investment for couples in their mid-30s. Particularly, couples who are eyeing their next property but face uncertainties along the way.

The crew weighs in on this key decisions—to sell the current home, or hold and pivot, as well as the nuances of decoupling. Understand how the URA Master Plan could influence property purchase decisions, and hear success stories of real couples who’ve made the leap from HDBs to freehold private properties with confidence.

For mid-30s couples planning their next property move, be sure to watch this episode as it explores key strategies on rentvesting, financial planning, and selecting the ideal location to build a strong property portfolio.

And to celebrate 100 episodes of NOTG, we’re excited to host an exclusive giveaway! All you need to do is share a topic suggestion that you would like us to explore on NOTG. Three best suggestions will be handpicked, and each winner will receive a special prize to commemorate this exciting journey!

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:38 Ian & Grace (2 Condo Buyer)

08:38 Holding or Selling (Advice)

20:18 Owning two properties

22:48 Selling 1 to buy 2 properties

26:38 Buying an 1-Bedder

28:48 Buying options

36:03 Dual-key

39:46 Tiktok lingo

43:02 What to buy?

48:51 Closing thoughts