Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Overseas investor client’s luxury flat close to financial centre

 

Our overseas investor client’s luxury flat let out in one week. The success is driven by two sets of factors – presentation and desirability of the property.


Friday, June 25, 2021

CNBC interviews Weimin Tan on U.S. property prices

 

Interview on CNBC about U.S. price to income ratio being reasonable, where prices are 3X annual income.


View full interview here: CNBC interviews Weimin Tan on U.S. property prices


Wednesday, June 23, 2021

International client’s condo close to Goldman Sachs headquarters


International client’s condo in a new residential building close to Goldman Sachs headquarters. Larger than most one bedrooms, 755 sqft Alcove Studio facing South and West at Tribeca’s ultra luxury tower 111 Murray Street.


Read full article here: International client’s condo close to Goldman Sachs headquarters


Tuesday, June 22, 2021

NY1 interviews Weimin Tan on role of buyer’s broker


A buyer’s broker represents the interest of the buyer, despite the commission coming from the seller. It is not advisable to use multiple buyer’s brokers as there won’t be loyalty from either side (buyer or the multiple buyer’s brokers).

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Manhattan property discount to asking price

 

Manhattan property discount to asking price is one of the most common questions we get asked by clients globally.  How much can we negotiate off the shown price, how much is the Covid discount, how negotiable are prices? All reasonable and relevant questions.


Read full article here: Manhattan property discount to asking price


Friday, June 11, 2021

June 2021 Manhattan property update

 

The Manhattan market is currently a seller’s market and the rental market has picked up a lot since companies have started calling people back. Key drivers are very low mortgage rates, pent-up demand and optimism from Covid vaccine.


Read full article here: June 2021 Manhattan property update by Weimin Tan


Wednesday, June 9, 2021

 

Nice to be profiled 😃


View Weimin's media appearances here: Weimin's Media Appearances

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Process of buying property in New York

 


Process of buying property in New York in 5 steps:
Step 1. Engaging a buyer's broker
Step 2. Identifying the right buy
Step 3: Negotiating the deal and contract signing
Step 4: Preparing for closing
Step 5: Closing

Friday, June 4, 2021

Negotiating New York property

 


The most important thing to remember when negotiating is to always be nice.  People want to do deals with people they like. The key is to get the other side to open up to you and to want to do a deal with you.


Read full article here: Negotiation: Be Nice

Manhattan freehold condo, high rental return, close to MRT

 


Manhattan freehold condo with high rental return and close to MRT, United Nations, Citigroup Center, Blackstone, Blackrock headquarters.  Analysis of the key drivers behind the purchase decision.


Read full article here: Manhattan freehold condo, high rental return, close to MRT

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Best real estate investment options in Manhattan, New York

 


Manhattan, New York real estate is definitely one of the world’s most secure and reliable asset classes.  Our clients globally buy Manhattan real estate as a means of diversifying their portfolio and as hedge against uncertainty.  This tangible asset class provides stable appreciation and also rental income to investors.


Read full article here: Best real estate investment options in Manhattan, New York

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

88 Greenwich #1315

 



Our client's dual exposure corner apartment will be benefitting from Manhattan's latest Whole Foods coming up 1 block away.

Visit our website at https://www.castle-avenue.com/