Will the Property Market Continue its Bull Run in 2008?

• Faced with current economic fundamentals is the future bright for the property market?
• Should one sell or hold on to their properties?
• How can one still take advantage to benefit from property investment?
• Is there such thing as safe-bets for Singapore property investments?

Sunday, 30 ^th Mar 2007, 16:15 - 16:45

Mohamed Ismail Gafoore
CEO, Propnex Realty Pte Ltd.

Avoid Realtor Pitfalls When Buying Property

• How to identify the right realtor for the property you are looking for?
• What qualifying questions to ask the realtor ?
• Where to verify the realtors qualifications ?
• How to verify property details?
• Studying the sales contract 
• Things to look out for in your sales contract?
• Determining the final closing costs
• Knowing your rights as a client
• Where to go for dispute resolution?
• What you should know about “Caveat Emptor” rule in real estate
• How much brokerage to pay your realtor?
  

Saturday, 29 ^th Mar 2007, 11:00 - 11:30

Chandran Pillay
Honorary Secretary, Institute of Estate Agents, Singapore

Luxury Residential Property in Singapore

Saturday, 29 ^th Mar 2007, 15:45 - 16:15

Raymond Chow
CEO, Ray Harcourts International Real Estate Group

Singapore’s Real Estate Market – Top Performing Market for 2007, But Where Do We Go From Here??

• 2007 and first quarter 2008 market overview
• Focus - Singapore’s transformation into a global real estate market
• How did Singapore do it?
• Understanding the market drivers and risks
• Decoupling - What does it really mean to Singapore?
• Where is real estate prices headed?
• Exploring the opportunities for 2008

Sunday, 30 ^th Mar 2007, 17:15 - 17:45

Alfred Lim
Executive Director, VestAsia Private Ltd.

How to Avoid the Pitfalls in Choosing a Housing Loan?

• Debt is a double-edged sword, why?
• Good debt vs. bad debt
• How much to borrow?
• How to determine budget for buying a house?
• How housing loan can increase your investment returns?
• Why holding power is the key to profitable property investing?
• Should you pay off your housing loan as soon as possible?
• How to avoid pitfalls in choosing a housing loan?

Sunday, 30 ^th Mar 2007, 18:00 - 18:30

Dennis Ng
Director, www.HousingLoanSG.com