This blog post is in response to a comment by a reader, Jaime. See it here.
Hi Jaime,
How to buy a private property for self stay? I am most probably considered an amateur when it comes to buying private properties but I am happy to share my thoughts with you.
Just keep visiting showflats if you want to buy new. Or keep viewing apartments (look through the classifieds in the papers or search sites like Property Guru) if you do not mind buying from the resale market.
So, when you finally find a property you like and within your budget, do you just buy? That is a million dollar question, isn't it?
Even as a potential owner occupier, to answer this question, we have to think like an investor. This is the only way we do not end up overpaying for that dream home. We can pay but do we want to ......