Welcome to Daryl Lum’s Blog.
Welcome to my blog. I write about stocks, finance, property, business-related topics and the occasional random musings…
I also write on justfollowlaw.com and littlebigreddot.com
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Investment, Insurance and Finance
Here are my articles about investing in stocks, bonds and other instruments. I also write about insurance and finance related topics.
Soft-lending for soft-landing in China
The Chinese government is aiming to achieve a soft-landing in its economy by bringing down corporate leverage via innovative reforms such as the debt-for-equity swap (DES) policy. The reform is [...]
Markets are Fed-up: Hawks vs Doves
An article by Elwyn Chan of Stirling Fort Capital. The recent global markets selloff was triggered by increased uncertainties surrounding Fed’s policy stance. There have been conflicting viewpoints among [...]
Japan is a country in trouble
Some clients have asked me why am I so negative about the Japanese economy. I had previously explored investing in Japanese property and do look to trade the Japanese Yen [...]
Property
Articles about the real estate market with insights. Property guides for property buyers who would like to know about the various rules and regulations when buying a property in Singapore or the rest of the world.
Is it possible to spend less cash rebuilding a landed property than buying a new condo?
I have always advocated landed properties as a better property investment as compared to most condominiums. As condominiums get more expensive, landed properties should be considered as a viable alternative [...]
Buying a landed property: buy to rebuild, renovate or one that is ready to move in
Most people when looking for a landed property would often face the same question. Should they buy an old landed property, tear down and rebuild it, buy one that is [...]
Stocks or properties. Which are the better long term investment option?
Not too long ago, the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) once harboured ambitions to usurp the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as Asia's top stock exchange. Fast forward to today and it [...]
Singapore Property Reviews
My personal opinion about the latest new project launches in Singapore.
My review of Stirling Residences and Margaret Ville
Both these projects, Stirling Residences and Margaret Ville are located around the Queenstown area. Both are expected to obtain their temporary occupation permits (T.O.P.) in around three to four years [...]
My review of The Tre Ver and Riverfront Residences
Since the implementation of the new property cooling measures on the 5th of July, market sentiment has indeed cooled and buyers are starting to become a little more discerning when [...]
My review of Park Colonial
Market sentiment has been extremely positive especially in the primary home market. I will be trying to give my personal perspective on some of the new project launches. There is [...]
















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