NO to purchasing properties under buddies/relatives' name. Look at what your max budget is, and plan accordingly. Focus on locations with gd amenities/transport as these properties will always be in demand. Good luck.
I agree. I had a SG colleague who purchased under relative name who is Bumi. This relative made a u-turn and now want to charge $ to allow my colleague to move in failing which they will take it as theirs. My volleague ant do much abt it cos its technically not under their name. Hei if relative with blood relation can do this what more if it is only just close friend. Am not saying ur fren cannot be trusted but $ can transform angel to devil. Best is go by the right way. You wont burden your fren too.