By Harn Ho

For the many of us living in shoe-box flats in Singapore, the idea of owning a spacious overseas property at a fraction of what it would cost here often proves too tempting to ignore. If you’re seriously thinking of buying your first overseas property, read on for some tips before taking the plunge.

1. Go to Exhibitions

As the Singapore dollar continues to strengthen against the Euro and greenback, more Singaporeans are realizing they can get more bang for their buck from an overseas property. With increasing demand, international developers and sales agencies have responded by bringing regular exhibitions to our shores.

Advertisements for these free exhibitions usually come out from Thursday to Sunday almost every week, and the Straits Times is one of the best sources of information on where and when these exhibitions are held. Most of these events are held at easily accessible hotels ...