Home ownership is about security, comfort, and fulfilling one's dream of having a place to call your own. The sense of community that comes with putting down roots in a place of your own, the security of having a roof over your head, the opportunity for financial growth -- all these come about because of one's decision to become a homeowner.

Buying a home may also be the single largest investment many Singaporeans will ever make in their lives. Hence, before you decide on buying that dream home, you need to consider the issues below and plan your finances carefully. Read "CPF Property Rules: 4 things you may not know" and "Things to look out for when buying a property using CPF" NEW!.