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
Feel free to read my blog. Any feedback or queries? You can direct them to [email protected]
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.
How to invest in private companies
Investing in private companies can be rewarding. Many people tend to think of investments as investing in the stock market or purchasing a property for rental yield or capital appreciation. [...]
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 [...]
How much insurance do you really need?
Buying insurance is a very delicate thing. On one hand, it is essential to get cover for life's unexpected occurrences and yet at times, it seems like your insurance agent is [...]
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.
An overview of the long stay visas for foreigners in Thailand
Thailand is a very popular retirement and investment destination. It has a relatively low cost of living, affordable and reliable healthcare and is generally safe with a rule of law. [...]
What are the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant and Higher Income Ceilings and how will it affect the property market?
The government is a major player in the Singapore property market and a couple of days ago, on 11th September 2019, the Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong announced several [...]
Why I think Singapore property prices will stay resilient
For a start, I do think that Singapore property prices are high and prices, in general, are due for a correction. What I do not think will happen is a [...]
Singapore Property Reviews
My personal opinion about the latest new project launches in Singapore.
My review of Sky Everton by Sustained Land
Sky Everton is a rare freehold development located just at the fringe of Singapore's Central Business District (CBD). This is perhaps one of the best performing new project launches in [...]
My review of Sengkang Grand Residences by Capitaland and City Developments Limited
Sengkang Grand Residences by Capitaland and City Developments Limited is a very interesting proposition for property buyers. Recent launches have been rather enticing for buyers who are in the market [...]
My review of One Pearl Bank by Capitaland
One Pearl Bank replaces the previous Pearl Bank Apartments, a high-rise private residential building on Pearl's Hill in Outram. It was, to me, a historically iconic building and I was [...]
















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