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How well do you understand the updating costs? “Needs some updating” could mean cosmetic work or expensive unknowns. I would want at least a rough scope before choosing the offer, plus clarity on whether the seller values a particular completion date. That motivation may matter more than another...

I’m deciding on a 1-bed duplex in Singapore. The location appears to have durable rental demand, but using a conservative rent of S$5,813, I’m still about S$469 per month short after reserves. I can carry that, yet the deal seems worthwhile only if rent or the property value rises. With the...