Buying guide
Before You Buy the Condo
11 essential questions worth asking before you decide.
The questions that matter after the showroom excitement wears off. Whether this is your first private home or your fourth, the job here is the same: not what to buy, but how to think before you buy.
“You don't need to answer all eleven today. Start with the ones that make you uncomfortable.”
Benny, Best Buy Condo
The eleven questions
Question 1
Price vs Quantum
A lower psf doesn't always mean a cheaper property. So which number matters more?
Question 2
Are You Paying for Things You'll Actually Use?
MRT, schools, views, facilities, freehold — which of these are actually worth paying more for?
Question 3
Who Will Buy From You Next?
Before you buy, imagine selling ten years from now. Who is standing on the other side?
Question 4
Freehold vs Leasehold
When is freehold actually worth paying for — and when isn't it?
Question 5
Why Are These Units Still Available?
Most of the project has sold. So why didn't buyers choose these units?
Question 6
The Showflat Problem
Are you buying the beautiful showflat — or the actual unit you'll live in?
Question 7
Your Life Five or Ten Years From Now
Will this home still work when your children grow, your parents age, or you stop working?
Question 8
New Launch vs Resale
What are you actually paying extra for when you buy new — and is it worth it?
Question 9
When Is a Great Location Worth the Premium?
Being near everything sounds wonderful. But how much should you actually pay for convenience?
Question 10
The Exit Question
A good home can still be difficult to sell. If you had to sell tomorrow, who would want yours?
Question 11
Does the District Really Matter?
Where should you live next? Buyers don't live in a district number — they live in a neighbourhood.
Apply it to your own decision
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