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Property investments

Many landlords end up in trouble because they are clueless about rental rules

The ignorance of taxation rules is the main reason more landlords have ended up on the radar of the taxman.
The ignorance of taxation rules is the main reason more landlords have ended up on the radar of the taxman.

Five rules landlords should know to avoid tax penalties

Landlords who know rental rules can reap the benefit of their investments minus any trouble with the taxman.
Landlords who know rental rules can reap the benefit of their investments minus any trouble with the taxman.

IRAS catches 422 landlords for not reporting rental income properly

Some errant owners mistakenly thought that paying property taxes meant that they did not have to report their rental income.
Some errant owners mistakenly thought that paying property taxes meant that they did not have to report their rental income.

Why a woman regrets naming her daughter as co-owner of her 26 properties

The wealthy property investor ended up incurring substantial legal costs in the High Court to reclaim her real estate when the daughter claimed she had equal stakes in all her mother’s investment homes.
The wealthy property investor ended up incurring substantial legal costs in the High Court to reclaim her real estate when the daughter claimed she had equal stakes in all her mother’s investment homes.

When joint owners sue each over their properties

Many families have ended up in court due to disputes over joint ownership of properties
Many families have ended up in court due to disputes over joint ownership of properties

Mapletree Investments to wind down fund as $1.8 billion student dorm bet sours

Temasek’s Mapletree Investments will liquidate a property fund that once had assets above US$1.4 billion.
Temasek’s Mapletree Investments will liquidate a property fund that once had assets above US$1.4 billion.

Love, luxury, and a $1m dispute: When a couple fought over watches and handbags

The value of the collection was almost 20 per cent of the couple's total cash savings and investments of over $5 million.
The value of the collection was almost 20 per cent of the couple's total cash savings and investments of over $5 million.

Why wedding rings and jewellery can still be shared in a divorce

Diamonds may be forever but petty husbands can still stake claims on their wives' wedding rings in a divorce
Diamonds may be forever but petty husbands can still stake claims on their wives' wedding rings in a divorce

Jan 2027 event: Real or not? Important rules for real estate you should know before buying

Find out what are the top mistakes that property owners make and how you can keep your real estate safe without losing any sleep.
Find out what are the top mistakes that property owners make and how you can keep your real estate safe without losing any sleep.

Parties fight over $500k renovation deal that was done over WhatsApp

The case highlights the risk of agreeing to renovations without signing a proper agreement on the project.
The case highlights the risk of agreeing to renovations without signing a proper agreement on the project.

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