22 October 2024
Money and Me: Buying a new HDB? How to make the best choice for yourself with the new BTO Framework – Plus, Prime, and Standard Flats
Join Michelle Martin as she explores what every new buyer of HDB flats needs to understand about the new public housing classification system in Singapore. Host Michelle Martin invites Ivan Cai, Head of Research at I Quadrant to join the lively discussion.This episode delves into the implications of the new Standard, Plus, and Prime BTO flats. Discover how these changes might affect demand, resale market dynamics, and whether the 6-9% subsidy clawback will impact housing prices. Plus, learn about the new options for singles and what these shifts mean for future BTO buyers.

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20 August 2024
Money and Me: Today's new property cooling measures, the shorter wait time for BTO's, and unlocking the value of your property without selling!
Michelle Martin delves into property cooling measures that kick in from today ( 20 Aug) and the housing highlights from the National Day Rally 2024. Michelle also explores how homeowners can unlock value from their properties without selling! With her guest Ivan Cai, Head of Research at I Quadrant, she breaks down the options available to homeowners, including equity term loans and how they work. Find out who is eligible and how to calculate the loan amount. There is a surprise Easter Egg moment in this show, with a "bonus" tip from Ivan. Money and Me is hosted by Michelle Martin, featuring Ivan Cai, Head of Research, I Quadrant.

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7 June 2024
Money and Me: How you can get the most out of HDB's resale flat listing service
You don't have to pay to list to sell your flat and you can do so without an agent which means you could save on the agent's commission. What do you need to know as a buyer and seller about making the HDB resale flat work for you, whether you'd like to get the best possible price for your flat or get your hands on your dream resale HDB apartment at a price that is fair. How are prices set?
How is the genuine intent of buyers and sellers pre-determined on this site? How is information about the flat's size or information about transacted prices fed into this site? Find out in this conversation between Michelle Martin and Ivan Cai, Founder and Head of Research, I Quadrant.

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