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Quarterly Vantage Point - Q2 2022

Read up on past Vantage Points to find out the hottest news during the period of Q2 2022.

Investment Opportunity in Hong Kong’s Commercial Real Estate Sector

Join our webinar to learn how you can capitalise on the rising demand for commercial real estate and its undersupply in Hong Kong’s prime Tsim Sha Tsui area.

Our Investor Says

Good Financial Habits Go a Long Way

Financial independence has always been key to our investor, Joyce Lee, who started saving and investing from a tender age. Find out how these good financial habits have benefited her and shaped her perspectives on investing.

Webinars

Investment Opportunity in Perth’s Bayswater Suburb

Join our webinar to learn how you can capitalise on an investment opportunity in Perth’s popular Bayswater residential area that is near the CBD, major transport nodes, and a wide range of amenities.

Perspectives

Why S-REITs May Not Be Your Best Retirement Income Generator

If you have always believed that S-REITs are your best bet when it comes to real estate investing. Think again. Here’s an insight into how some REITs have been operating to the disadvantage of their unitholders, leading to share dilution and falling share prices, among others. Read more now.

Vantage Point

Global Real Estate Records Strongest Quarter in Q1 2022, Investors Still Favour Cross Border Real Estate Despite Deglobalisation Forces

Global real estate markets had a remarkably positive start to the year.

Media

MoneySmart: Why This Property Investment Platform is a Game Changer, Offering Fractional Ownership of Properties Without All the Heavy Lifting

Property has always been one of the most coveted investment assets, particularly favoured by mid- to long-term investors, who enjoy the relatively stable returns offered by tangible real estate.

Our Investor Says

Cautious and Steady Wins the Investment Race

Not everyone would choose to be an adventurous investor. Not our investor, Edmund Chua, for sure. To Edmund, having good knowledge of what he invests in and taking a cautious approach to investing are key to his investment success. Find out more in this story.

Webinars

Investment Opportunities in the U.K.’s Regional Real Estate Debt Market

Join our webinar to find out how you can capitalise on funding opportunities in the U.K.’s diverse regional real estate market, arising from a lack of traditional bank funding.

Our Investor Says

Always on the Learning Curve of Investing

Life’s a learning journey. And constant learning about investing is a way of life for our investor, Heng Eu Jon. Find out what drives his passion for investing and why he believes that real estate deserves a seat in his investment portfolio.

Podcasts

Episode 6: Diversifying Income Streams Through Real Estate Investing

In this episode, our investor Bernie Choy joins Victoria Au in a conversation and shares more about his plans to diversify his income streams through real estate investing, as a second-generation business owner.

Announcements

RealVantage Welcomes Ang Wee Gee as Investment Committee Member and Advisor

We are pleased to announce that Ang Wee Gee has been appointed as a member of our investment committee and our advisor, with immediate effect.

Vantage Point

Singapore's Residential and Office Markets Show No Sign of Easing, U.K. and U.S Residential Markets Likely to Cool

Despite the cooling measures implemented in Q4 2021 to cool the Singapore property market, the strong demand for residential properties and the lack of supply have resulted in home sales rebounding in March 2022, after being subdued for the first two months of the year.

Our Investor Says

Gain an Early Mover Advantage in Investing

When it comes to investing, “start as early as you can”, says our investor, Nadim Kapadia. In fact, that is also something he believes that he should have done, looking back at his investment journey. Read on for more of his investment learnings.

Our Investor Says

For Me, Brick-and-Mortar is Still the Safest Bet

While many believe in saving for the future, some probably don't realise that their savings in the bank may not see them through retirement. Investing may have a better opportunity to make a positive difference to a person’s future financial well-being, says our investor, Tarun Sawney.

Perspectives

Property Investing Plus Technology Equals More Opportunities for Everyone

Technology has made real estate investing more accessible to investors, but does that necessarily mean that it is now more inclusive? Find out how novice investors can also own physical real estate through what may be the epitome of the democratisation of real estate investing.

Webinars

U.S. Real Estate Fixed Income Fund

Join our webinar to find out how you can gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of real estate located in New York and other major U.S. metropolitan areas through this investment, from which investors will receive principal repayments with interest monthly.

Vantage Point

Office Market Rebounds in Melbourne, Remains Stable in Sydney, Singapore Sees Fourth Consecutive Rental Growth in CBD

Globally, office markets are gradually recovering as workers begin heading back into the workplace.

Perspectives

Is the Ukrainian Crisis a Scourge of Real Estate Investors?

While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has negatively impacted investor sentiment in the financial markets, it may not be all bad news for real estate investments. Find out why.

Media

RealVantage Aims to Widen Real Estate Opportunities for Retail Investors

This comprehensive story gives readers a lowdown on how RealVantage is founded and the milestones we have achieved within a short span of 3 years since our founding.

Perspectives

Why It’s a Good Idea to Co-invest in Properties to Beat Inflation

Rising prices are a nemesis of the consumer and saver, as it weakens purchasing power. Find out why real estate may be a good hedge against inflation and how you could invest in these assets in a smart way to grow your nest egg.

Our Investor Says

Ask the Doc Why She Loves Real Estate Investing

Spurred by her goal of ultimate financial freedom, Dr. Desserie Yap, 27, started investing some years ago and took her first step to invest in properties just about a year ago. Find out how she morphed from someone who did not give much thought about money to an aspiring real estate investor today.

A to Z of Real Estate

Quick Facts You Should Know about Stamp Duties

Most of us in Singapore would have heard of the term ‘stamp duty’. But do you know what they are, how they may affect you, and how the Singapore government uses the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty to prevent the property market from overheating? Read on to find out more.

Podcasts

Episode 5: How to Build a Real Estate Investment Portfolio Like a Pro

This episode of the RealVantage podcasts will see Victoria Au share more about how to build a real estate investment portfolio like a pro, so that you too can grow to become a pro in real estate investing.

Webinars

Core Sydney CBD Office Opportunity

Join our webinar where we will discuss how this Sydney CBD office asset can help to fortify your investment portfolio amid heightened volatility and uncertainty in the global economy.