Sofa So Good - The PropertyLimBrothers Podcast
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Adding on to their vision to change the way real estate is marketed in Singapore, PropertyLimBrothers presents a new podcast series, Sofa So Good, hosted by real estate consultant and co-founder of PropertyLimBrothers, Melvin Lim. Melvin and his team sell homes by creating unique Video content for each property, he created the first Video Home Tour in Singapore in 2017 and have done more than 510 videos till date for real estate tours in Singapore. PropertyLimBrothers also has its own Media Production house and Social Media Agency to serve their clients, selling real estate in a creative and exciting fashion, which helped sold 269 properties in the last 24 months in 2018 and 2019. They were also awarded the Double Millionaire Realtors of the Year 2019 award in PropNex, the largest real estate agency in Singapore.On this podcast, we talk to people from many different industries, everything about real estate, buying, investing, selling your property, opinions, advice and also on leadership, entrepreneurship with industry experts.PropertyLimBrothers Team "Where Every Real Estate is Creatively Marketed to its Fullest Potential"
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#11: Listen to This Before Your Reno! Expert’s Guide to Vinyl Flooring!
May 31, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBOn this episode of Sofa So Good, we have Alan Toh, co-founder & MD of Floor Xpert with us. Bringing along not just his vast knowledge on vinyl flooring, he has also brought along some samples for a live demonstration! Watch on he shares tips and some valuable lessons on the ever-popular material, a quick history of floorings used throughout time, the pros and cons of different materials, as well as a little history of Floor Xpert. So why does vinyl remain as one of the most popular options ...
#10 - Retiring with a $1,000,000 investment portfolio! Sufficient?
January 27, 2023 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWe had the privilege to talk to Kelvin Tan from Kelvin Learns Investing, a familiar name for all things finance and investment in the digital media sphere! Speaking to Melvin Lim, they discuss about the hottest topics revolving around financial savviness and investment, plus some tips for our viewers and listeners on how to get started. We find out how Kelvin Learns Investing got started, what piqued his interest in the realm of finance, what his opinions on the volatile world of cryptocur...
#9: Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2022 with Eric Chiew, founder of Credit Savvy!
September 18, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBWelcome back to another one of our Sofa So Good episodes! Today, we have a familiar face, Eric, the founder of Credit Savvy, together with Melvin and they will be touching on macro and micro economic trends affecting the property industry. With current events like rising interest rates and the Ukraine war, is it wise to time the market of your property? As property prices continue to rise, how will the property landscape change? Will Singapore’s property prices fall? Come find out more as P...
#8: Will Scandinavian Stand the Test of Time? | with Renee Lim, CoFounder of LemonFridge Studio
July 10, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBOn this episode of Sofa So Good, Gary Jonas Lim dives into discussion with Renee Lim from LemonFridge Studio on interior design trends observed in 2021 and the outlook for this year in 2022, collaborating with contractors, the budgeting costs for renovations and more. Psst, if you are planning to renovate your home, you might want to look out for some of the tips Renee share in this episode! So join Gary and Renee as they bring you through the interior design aspect of properties and how th...
#7: Singapore Citizenship/PR & Buying Properties | ft. The Immigration People
March 23, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHere’s another episode of Sofa So Good, this time with co-founder & mompreneur of The Immigration People — Kay Cheong, with her interesting background from the forefront of the transport industry and now managing her own team of immigration experts. The Immigration People is also the only firm in Singapore to be price transparent in this non-regulated industry. But wait, what has PR application or Singapore Citizenship status got to do with Property? Join Melvin as he deep dives in unders...
#6: Advice for loans, credit scoring, property purchasing and more!
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBEver wondered what a mortgage advisory firm does? This is Sofa So Good with Redbrick, Singapore’s largest independent mortgage brokerage firm. We have Jo’An and Clive seated with Melvin, talking all about mortgage loans. Do you know that waiving off your credit card annual fee and subsequently cancelling the usage of it altogether may contribute to a bad record in your Credit Bureau Report? Other important concepts such as leveraging, variable and fixed interest rates and equity term loan wi...
#5: Tenancy agreement - Tenant/Landlord in Singapore | ft. Anil Lalwani
January 17, 2022 03:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBTenancy agreements, or disagreements? For all your questions, we’ve compiled it in this interview with Anil Lalwani, a prominent figure in Singapore law and as a director in DL Law. Find out what is the best thing to do, straight from a lawyer from both angles — landlord and tenant. A hint to the tips? Make sure to get a joint inspection prior to accepting/handing over the apartment! What is a force majeure? What happens when your tenant goes MIA? Are WhatsApp messages valid for notice? I...
#4: Let’s talk REAL finance with Dollars and Sense ft. Timothy Ho
December 10, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBInvesting as a young adults, thoughts on the property market from a finance expert, and what to do with $1,000? Dollars and Sense meets Melvin Lim, and together, extrapolate on the current trends of both Finance and Property. Where to invest, how to invest, and when to invest? That’s what is going to happen right here, in our latest episode of Sofa So Good episode. Here, we give real and impartial financial advice for younger adults and middle-aged adults. Learn about Robo-Advisors, using...
Special Episode: Why Video Marketing is Essential for Every Property? | The Secret Sauce to PLB
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis time round, it’s a role swap! Melvin was featured in Eric Feng’s #HighlySoughtAfter, where he shared what’s the secret to making PropertyLimBrothers tick. More than just a real estate brand, find out about PLB from a marketing stand point, and the questions that Eric Feng has as a renowned social media strategist. Melvin getting interviewed? Let’s dive right in. Eric Goes Global YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EricGoesGlobal
#3: Property Inheritance, Trust and Damaging Neighbour’s Property | with Conveyance Expert: Ivan Lee
November 26, 2021 03:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBNote: As of time of launch, Ivan Lee has left Tito Isaac in good faith for another reputable firm. You may contact him directly at the link below: Ivan Lee @ https://wa.me/6596267756 We’re continuing our season 2 of Sofa So Good and with us today, is Ivan Lee from Tito Isaac and Company. The head of real estate/conveyance for the practice and now a partner, he debunks and clears the air on what we should do with our properties, from property inheritance to Trust issues (pun intended). What...
#2: 20 Tips for Every Property Investors | with Eric Chiew, founder of Credit Savvy
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBWelcome back to another one of our Sofa So Good episodes of the second season! This time, Melvin chats with Eric about the property market, what are some of his observations and his foresight as well as diving down to a few of his methodologies; including calculating investment potential and return on investment for dummies. Come find out more as PropertyLimBrothers take you on a laid-back session of interest rates, cooling measures, Rolex watches and more, on this episode of Sofa So Good ...
#1: Constructing a Landed - Building Your Home Up and Digging Down
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIn a residential construction project, who are the agents employed for the job? What should homeowners take note of should they be considering a full-on rebuild of their landed home, and how to ensure a smooth process without hiccups? Come join Melvin as he sits down with Jake, a chartered surveyor and lecturer in this debut episode of Sofa So Good season two. STAY CONNECTED WITH US Facebook - http://facebook.com/propertylimbrothers Instagram - http://instagram.com/propertylimbroth... ...
#19: Getting a New Look For Your Home is Easy
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBOn today's episode, we are joined by Fion, founder of IF Restoration, to chat with us about restoration and resurfacing as a means to improve the look of a home without the need for any extensive construction. Having been around for over twenty years, we also talk about their beginnings and longevity in the home improvement industry. Watch more of our content here😉 PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/our-story Our...
#18: Renting Furniture For Home Staging
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOn today’s episode, we are joined by Kelvin Yeo, the founder of Singapore Furniture Rental to chat about the rise of home staging in Singapore’s property market. We talk about the history of home staging, and the importance of staging your home to enhance the value of your property. We also talk about how Singapore Furniture Rental got started and the services they offer. Watch more of our content here😉 PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.pr...
#17: Renovation Tips and Trends
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBOn this episode, we have Terence Ang, founder of interior design firm Premium Artz. We talk about some upcoming trends for renovation, what got him started in the renovation industry, and advice on doing DIY renovation compared to engaging an interior design firm. We also talk about some of the challenges faced when the circuit breaker period was in effect. Watch more of our content here😉 PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.propertylimbrothe...
#16: Defects Checks and Renovation Works
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBOn today's episode, we have Wee Kwang, the founder of Absolute Inspection, to talk about home inspection and some of the defects to look for in a home. We also talk about the core business of Absolute Inspection and how the business started. Watch more of our content here😉 PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/our-story Our Team https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/who-we-are Start of the Successful Sales/Marketing...
#15: Reconstruction & Rebuilding For Landed Properties
July 18, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode, we have Bobby Sim from B&E Group back again with us in the studio to talk more about reconstruction and rebuilding for landed properties. This episode was filmed in March 2020 before Circuit Breaker. Watch more of our content here😉 PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/our-story Our Team https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/who-we-are Start of the Successful Sales/Marketing Process when you engag...
#14: Understanding Refinancing & SIBOR
July 10, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode, Kenneth Toh from KeyQuest Mortgage is back with us in the studio to talk more about mortgages, SIBORs, and other property jargon. We also talk about some of the different mortgage packages and how they work. We also talk about how Kenneth got started in the field of mortgages and starting up his own firm. Watch more of our content here😉 PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/our-story Our Team https:...
#13: Challenges Of A Young Entrepreneur
July 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Ezmond Gabrieyel, an entrepreneur and Digital Marketing Strategist. We talk about Ezmond’s journey as a young entrepreneur, his business ventures before starting up his firm, and some of the struggles he faced in his journey as a young business owner. This episode was filmed in March 2020 before the Circuit Breaker. Watch more of our content here😉 PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/o...
#12: Property Mortgages Amidst A Pandemic
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Kenneth Toh, the Director of KeyQuest Mortgage to talk about mortgage loans. We also covered on how some of the loans can be deferred, and the impact of Covid-19 on the property market. With over 10 years of experience as a banker, Kenneth strives to ensure his clients get their mortgage loans meet requirements on TDSR. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 17 June 2020 during the Phase 1 period after circuit breaker. Watch more of our...
#11: Understanding Chartered Surveying Before Purchasing A Property
June 17, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWe chat with the Director of Z L Construction, Jake Yeoh to learn more about chartered surveying and the importance of assessing a property for any defects before buying. Jake is a certified chartered surveyor with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and an adjunct lecturer with BCA Academy, teaching project management and technical drawing. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 10 June 2020 during the Phase 1 period after circuit breaker. Watch more of ou...
#10: Property Distribution In A Divorce Situation
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Sarah-Mae Thomas, Managing Director of Sarah-Mae Thomas LLC, a law firm in Singapore. She specialises in family law, civil litigation and juvenile matters. On today’s episode, we learn more about Sarah-Mae’s experience as a multi-jurisdictional lawyer, having trained and worked in Australia and Singapore. With Matrimonial and Family disputes being one of the firm’s key specialty areas, we also delved into a sensitive topic where we talked about property distribu...
#9: Renovation Advice during COVID-19 with Qanvast
June 03, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode, we chat with Daniel Lim, the Co-Founder of Qanvast about his journey setting up Qanvast, how his company has helped connect homeowners with reliable interior firms, and what he thinks are the upcoming renovation trends for 2021. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 30 May 2020 during the circuit breaker period. Watch more of our content here😉 PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/...
#8: Blind Spots To Look Out For As A New Business Owner
May 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBMelvin is joined by PropertyLimBrothers’ Listings Specialist, George Peng, to chat with the founder of SAIL Playhouse, Chua Pei Lin, and discuss some of the challenges she faced as a small business owner, what it takes to run a preschool and work with children with a wide range of learning needs. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 23 May 2020 during the circuit breaker period. Watch more of our content here😉 PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What...
#7: First Impression Counts - Importance Of Home Staging
May 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBOn today's episode, we chat with Felicia Koh, the Design Director of Gallery278, on the importance of home styling, and how it can increase the sell-ability of your home. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 16 May 2020 during the circuit breaker period. Watch more of our content here😉 PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/our-story Our Team https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/who-we-are Sta...
What Is Estate Planning and Why Is It Important?
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBOn today's episode, we chat with Jacintha Pillay from SMT&P, who specialises in Family Legacy Planning, Trust Advisory, Conveyancing and Private Client advisory work with almost 20 years of experience. We discussed about legacy planning, estate planning, wills, as well as some case studies in order to get a better understanding on these topics. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 9 May 2020 during the circuit breaker period. Watch more of our content here😉 Property...
#6: What Is Estate Planning and Why Is It Important?
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBOn today's episode, we chat with Jacintha Pillay from SMT&P, who specialises in Family Legacy Planning, Trust Advisory, Conveyancing and Private Client advisory work with almost 20 years of experience. We discussed about legacy planning, estate planning, wills, as well as some case studies in order to get a better understanding on these topics. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 9 May 2020 during the circuit breaker period. Watch more of our content here😉 Property...
Blind Spots of Buying and Selling Private Properties in Singapore
May 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBWe have Cannis Seng from BR Law Corporation back with us again to discuss some of the blind spots when it comes to buying and selling private properties in Singapore. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 2 May 2020 during the circuit breaker period. Watch more of our content here PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/our-story Our Team https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/who-we-are Start of ...
#5: Blind Spots of Buying and Selling Private Properties in Singapore
May 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBWe have Cannis Seng from BR Law Corporation back with us again to discuss some of the blind spots when it comes to buying and selling private properties in Singapore. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 2 May 2020 during the circuit breaker period. Watch more of our content here PropertyLimBrothers VLOG http://bit.ly/PLBVlog What we Represent https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/our-story Our Team https://www.propertylimbrothers.com/who-we-are Start of ...
#4: Singapore Landed Property Market: An Architect Firm's Perspective
April 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBWith 22 years of experience in the construction and building industry, PropertyLimBrothers chat with Bobby Sim, an architect from B&E Group, to discuss about what are some of the common reconstruction and rebuilding design for landed properties and the costs. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 22 April 2020 during the circuit breaker period. Find us on these platforms: https://smarturl.it/PLBsocials #PropertyLimBrothers #SofaSoGood #ThePLBPodcast
Singapore Landed Property Market: An Architect Firm's Perspective
April 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBWith 22 years of experience in the construction and building industry, PropertyLimBrothers chat with Bobby Sim, an architect from B&E Group, to discuss about what are some of the common reconstruction and rebuilding design for landed properties and the costs. This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook on 22 April 2020 during the circuit breaker period. Find us on these platforms: https://smarturl.it/PLBsocials #PropertyLimBrothers #SofaSoGood #ThePLBPodcast
#3: Why Will and Legacy Planning is Important when you Invest in Properties
April 22, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBHow is Legacy Planning an integral part of Property Investment and Ownership in Singapore? And Why is it important? On today's episode, we speak to Eugene Soo, a professional estate planner on the importance of legacy planning in regards to investing in properties and planning for our next generation to give them a head start in life. Find us on these platforms: https://smarturl.it/PLBsocials #PropertyLimBrothers #SofaSoGood
Why Will and Legacy Planning is Important when you Invest in Properties
April 22, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBHow is Legacy Planning an integral part of Property Investment and Ownership in Singapore? And Why is it important? On today's episode, we speak to Eugene Soo, a professional estate planner on the importance of legacy planning in regards to investing in properties and planning for our next generation to give them a head start in life. Find us on these platforms: https://smarturl.it/PLBsocials #PropertyLimBrothers #SofaSoGood
#2: Running a Tailor Company & Hunting for Your 1st Property as a Millenial (ft. SuitYourself Singapore)
April 15, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBWe speak to Sheryl and Lester from SuitYourself Singapore to share about what it takes to set up a business right out of college, their perception of the property market as millennials in Singapore and what are some of their property goals as young business owners. Find us on these platforms: https://smarturl.it/PLBsocials #PropertyLimBrothers #SofaSoGood #ThePLBPodcast
Running a Tailor Company & Hunting for Your 1st Property as a Millenial (ft. SuitYourself Singapore)
April 15, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBWe speak to Sheryl and Lester from SuitYourself Singapore to share about what it takes to set up a business right out of college, their perception of the property market as millennials in Singapore and what are some of their property goals as young business owners. Find us on these platforms: https://smarturl.it/PLBsocials #PropertyLimBrothers #SofaSoGood #ThePLBPodcast
Buying a Property in Singapore as a Young Entrepreneur - Chat with SuitYourselfSG Founders
April 14, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBWe speak to Sheryl and Lester from SuitYourselfSG to share about what it takes to set up a business right out of college, their perception of the property market as millennials in Singapore and what are some of their property goals as a young business owner. Find us on these platforms: YOUTUBE: youtube.com/propertylimbrothers INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/propertylimbrothers FACEBOOK: facebook.com/propertylimbrothers WEBSITE: www.propertylimbrothers.com
Running a Tailor Company & Hunting for Your 1st Property (ft. SuitYourself Singapore)
April 14, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBWe speak to Sheryl and Lester from SuitYourself Singapore to share about what it takes to set up a business right out of college, their perception of the property market as millennials in Singapore and what are some of their property goals as a young business owner. Find us on these platforms: YOUTUBE: youtube.com/propertylimbrothers, INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/propertylimbrothers, FACEBOOK: facebook.com/propertylimbrothers, WEBSITE: www.propertylimbrothers.com,
Top Blind Spots when Buying a Property in Singapore (ft. Cannis Seng)
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBWe spoke with Cannis Seng from BR Law Corporation on the top blind spots that most buyers and sellers tend to miss out when buying and selling a private property in Singapore. Find us on these platforms: http://smarturl.it/PLBSocials #PropertyLimBrothers #SofaSoGood #ThePLBPodcast
#1: Top Blind Spots when Buying a Property in Singapore (ft. Cannis Seng)
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBWe spoke with Cannis Seng from BR Law Corporation on the top blind spots that most buyers and sellers tend to miss out when buying and selling a private property in Singapore. Find us on these platforms: http://smarturl.it/PLBSocials #PropertyLimBrothers #SofaSoGood #ThePLBPodcast