Johor investors to face problems

At least another person felt the same as me (my post in 14 dec 2013 and 1 mar 2014), according to this article in Yahoo.

Greed is now taking over the driver seat in most minds but good to pause and reconsider options.

StarHub expanded into India??

Noticed this building in Mumbai while i was on the highway. Even the colour scheme looks similar. 

Singapore Airlines

I was at the Mumbai International Airport and spotted something interesting. Do you notice any spelling error? 

Tribute to all on Malaysia Airlines MH370

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone on Malaysia Airlines MH370 

and their friends and families.

Highest-yielding stocks

I am a fan of high dividend stocks as compared to unit trusts. One gives you dividends and the other you have to pay them for 'service charge'. If the property stocks are more volatile then you should choose the Telco stocks. Telco services has become so much a necessity that most people will be willing to cut down on other spendings than their telecommunications bills.

Loves the London location

If I can only buy one London apartment, this would be the one. The location is just excellent. It is in Zone 1 and within walking distance to Leicester Square, Piccardilly circus and Chinatown. If you miss chinese food in London, you can just swing by the Chinatown which is just 5 mins walk. Can't get better than this for Asians or overseas chinese. It's heart of most action in London and you can catch the popular musicals there too. Will I invest now? I don't think so as there will be more policies coming to curb the rising property prices in London. Most of which is vacant and owned by foreigners as a hedge against inflation. This has prompted many calls to the government to do something about it so I believed something major will happen soon.

Furthermore, this property doesn't come cheap. It cost about GBP 527,100 pounds as advertised and it ranges from 296-429 Sqft.  This works out to be GBP 1,228-1,780 psf. That's SGD2,603 - 3,773 psf. That's expensive and London property is nearing the peak now so better to just wait. 

Hong Kong has the most expensive rental for high end apartment

At least Singapore does not top the most expensive rental list despite being the most expensive city. That's some relief for our government :)

Singapore the costliest city in the world

If you are wondering why things are getting more expensive, wonder no more.  It's official, Singapore is the costliest city in the world. We certainly rise really fast in terms of cost but did your salary rise as fast to beat the inflation? Oops.. touched a raw nerve i think...

Good Dividend Stocks

Looking for high dividends stocks in Singapore? These are the ones. I find that high dividends stocks especially blue chips are better investment than unit trusts. They do not have sales charges or expenses and they gives you good stable returns. I am just waiting for the right time to sell of all my unit trusts. The fund managers guesses are as good as you and mine so why should i pay for those charges for them to 'guess'. 

Want to buy a golf membership?

Thinking of buying a golf membership? Here's what you should know. Read this very useful article from the papers not too long ago.

Top 10 most reliable airlines

Japan airlines is number 1 when it comes to getting you to your destination on time, according to Flightstats.com.

So who are the top 10 performing international airlines? According to on-time performance:

1. Japan Airlines
2. KLM
3. ANA
4. Iberia
5. SAS
6. Saudi Arabian Airlines
7. Delta Air Lines
8. Air New Zealand
9. Lufthansa
10. Korean Air Lines
    
    

 Stop looking, Singapore Airlines is not there....

RM1 million limit for foreign buyers in Malaysia effective today

It's official. There's now a RM1 Million limit for foreign buyers of Malaysia properties effective today (1 March). Well, what's the implications for the malaysian properties?

Property developer may price the new development higher to above RM 1 Million so that it allows foreigners to buy. Most of the properties are targeted at foreigners anyway. This will make the gap between landed and condominium even wider (already big gap now). This will make the condominium prices in Malaysia even more inflated. This is not a good sign especially if you consider that majority of Malaysians buy landed and not condominium. 

It may also drive the prices suddenly lower for those condo nearer to RM1 Million mark as the demand will drop. If buyers dry up once this new law comes about, it may result in a lack of demand. Then developers will get desperate and drop the prices to get rid of the stocks.  It will trigger a fall in prices.

Well, let's see which direction it will go.