Should I wait for later new launch phases to see if the developer will give more discounts?
Such a question is indicative of a purchaser who has not made up his or her mind on whether to purchase a certain property during its launch. For clarity's sake, we are referring to new launches. This is where a developer has obtained a plot [...]
Why is it that foreigners cannot obtain a mortgage from a local Thai bank when purchasing Thai property?
If you are a foreigner, not a Thai local resident, and were to purchase a Thai property, the options to obtain a mortgage are limited. Your only option is to obtain a mortgage with a foreign bank. Moreover, the number of foreign banks granting mortgages [...]
When it comes to investing, nothing travels in a singular direction
There is a concept called contrarian investing. It is an investment style where investors go against the prevailing market trend. While it is simple to understand, it is very difficult, and in almost all cases, impossible to execute. The difficulty presents itself not from the [...]
Japan is a country in trouble
Some clients have asked me why am I so negative about the Japanese economy. I [...]
Is “Lie-bor” lying?
An article by Elwyn Chan, CEO of Stirling Fort Capital. Interesting take on LIBOR and [...]
Greenback to Redback
We all have our favourite colours. But some colours symbolise different meanings in China and [...]