Is It Worth It To Pay ABSD?

 Here’s an interesting case study.

I’ve always wondered if it is really worth paying ABSD to own another property.

The issue here is that we have our current forever home in joint name.

Decoupling sounds mafan, but probably will save us some money since any Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) is surely more expensive than the decoupling share purchase.

Then recently I chanced upon this unit at Siglap V, a tiny freehold condo which just got me thinking for fun.

The 500+sqft unit is trying to sell for $920K but is also asking for $3.2K monthly rent. A check on URA’s website shows me that last transaction of the same size was only $800K.

This means if I can get the unit for $800K and then subsequently rent it out at $3.2K, I actually earn a yield of 4.8%!

However if I factor in having to pay ABSD, which is currently 20%, that means I have to pay $960K for the unit. This translates to a rental yield of 4.0%.

Somehow it sounds not bad and it makes me a multiple property owner never again. This means paying the ABSD over the mafaness of decoupling might not be as sever?

Sure maybe I will end up having to pay more than $800K for the unit? Maybe I cannot get a rental of $3.2K and have to settle for less. I still have to pay maintenance and any charges for large expenses incurred by the unit, which will eat into my yield. 

But still.

Is my math not mathing here?

Maybe go viewing for fun :)

Saxo Unfiltered 2024

  Last week Saxo Singapore held our fantastic annual macro event, Saxo Unfiltered 2024, for our VIP clients and partners featuring the famous US investor, Jim Rogers! His insights into the markets ahead were really interesting and enlightening, peppered with his signature cheeky humour. Also great to hear the different speakers’ views and takes of the upcoming US Elections. A huge kudos to all our staff helping to make this monumental event in Singapore 🇸🇬 possible and special mention to our partners at CME Group for their strong and constant support.

#saxo #beinvested Saxo Bank 

18 Years In One Company

  Been working in one single organization for the last 18 years. 

I thanks my lucky stars I’ve got this champion with me.

Mr Eugene Wong.

Saxo Coffee

  We had an event recently where we had a coffee cart.

It was so very well received!

Check out our Saxo branded cold brews and cups!

Polestar 4 Has Arrived

  Did an event with Polestar recently.

Polestar is distributed by Wearnes here in Singapore.

Previously only the Polestar 2 was available but now both the 3 and 4 are launched and the Polestar 4 is first to be made available here.

It is such a beautiful car and as a PSNY shareholder, I wholeheartedly approve.

On to greater heights for PSNY please!

September Is Ending

 I did mention to wake me up when September ends early at the start of the month right?

Was expecting September to be a poor month.

Little did I realize that all things considered, I’m at the point of my highest networth ever.

No need to go into further detail but I guess that’s a good thing?

Of course still aiming to grow it exponentially much more.

Yet I ought to take a bit of time to appreciate these little things once in a while, especially in the hustle and bustle of corporate rat race where mine has become so chaotic.

Here’s to a better life ahead and even more wealth!

September Musings

 I’m probably gonna jinx it with this post.

This month’s been quite good so far.

Staying away from FX.

NASDAQ swing trading has been doing well.

PSNY is pumping like up >100% in two weeks!

Other stocks are doing well.

STI closing in on all time high!

Recently bought into INTC too.

Hopefully more $$$ to come!

Huat ah!

CasiNO Sojourn

 I’ve not been back to the casino at MBS for more than 2-3 years I think?

Last night was sad and high.

We decided to go in for a punt thinking how bad can the day get right?

Withdrew $1.2K to pay the $150 entry.

End up they don’t accept cash for the entry charge so tapped $150.

Started with $200 on 大 and lost it.

Then pooled $1K with everyone and let the most huat gambler amongst us wipe it all out.

Net loss for a night’s short visit: $1.35K

Now I’m even sadder :(

Fourth Berserker Rage Of 2024

 Today was a very sad day.

And in that sadness, I gambled away a chunk of stupid money.

Both online and offline gambling.

Gosh I am so uncontrollable.

Ended up losing $11K.

All this while PSNY is starting to pump again.

Maybe that can bail me out big time?

Stocks Not Doing Well

 It’s been a rough two weeks for stocks and many investment portfolios.

The markets dropped significantly and even the VIX hit 40!

Just hoping to tide through this rough period with my portfolios.

Holding cash is still great so keep it there and build the war chest!