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The Business Times
Synopsis: Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey from senior correspondent Leslie Yee and industry players.
Podcaster: Leslie Yee
Produced by correspondent and podcast host Howie Lim, The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.
Get insights on latest developments, trends and challenges in the vital hospitality sector.
How does a homegrown hospitality management group compete? Will more locals be drawn to hospitality careers? Learn about how the hotel sector can leverage the growth in AI and robotics. Discover hidden travel gems. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Mark Rohner of Far East Hospitality.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
04:47 Performance of Singapore’s hotels
07:16 Manpower challenges
11:45 Impact of AI and robots
16:43 Hidden travel gems
Read Leslie’s article:
Bright prospects for Singapore tourism, but hotel players will need to fight hard to thrive
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Mark Rohner, managing director, Far East Hospitality
Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Nicole Teo & Chai Pei Chieh
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Get insights on latest developments and hot button issues in HDB housing.
Will super-tall HDB blocks offer good homes? Are we heading to S$1 million BTO flats and S$2 million HDB resale flats? Learn about how having a 10-year minimum occupation period may impact housing mobility and whether young people here are on track to own their own homes. Leslie Yee is in conversation with NUS’ Prof Sing Tien Foo.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:52 60-storey HDB flats
08:18 Housing needs of singles
13:13 Pricey BTO and resale flats
18:11 Land lease decay of ageing flats
Read Leslie’s article:
Allow flexibility on 10-year minimum occupation period for homeowners with sufficient deterrents
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Professor Sing Tien Foo, provost’s chair professor in the department of real estate, NUS Business School
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Get insights on what is driving home buyers to buy pricey condos despite mounting economic uncertainties.
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong.
What is driving buyers in the new sale and resale private housing markets? Will Singaporeans continue to aspire for private homes? Learn about how AI is impacting real estate agents. Also, approaching one year in the role, what is it like to lead Singapore's largest property agency? Leslie Yee is in conversation with Kelvin Fong, CEO of PropNex.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:39 Who is buying at new condo launches
07:44 State of the private housing resale market
14:33 AI’s impact on real estate agents
18:37 Leadership lessons
Read Leslie’s article:
Reckless housing land bids? Developers’ faith in Singapore government can pay off
High per square foot prices of new condos could be increasingly irrelevant to buyers
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Kelvin Fong, CEO of PropNex
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Get to grips with how technology can disrupt the house hunting journey to the benefit of consumers.
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with realsmart.sg’s co-founder Tan Zhi Long.
Why venture into the proptech space? Can housing transactions get more frictionless? Learn about how the Singapore housing market compares with that of the San Francisco Bay Area. Also, will technology be a friend or foe of property agents? Leslie Yee gets insights from proptech entrepreneur Tan Zhi Long, a Singaporean who is based out of Silicon Valley, USA.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:13 A proptech founder’s journey
06:01 How proptech benefits consumers
09:08 Will technology disrupt property agents?
15:11 Housing markets of Singapore and San Francisco
Read Leslie’s article:
High per square foot prices of new condos could be increasingly irrelevant to buyers
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Tan Zhi Long, co-founder, realsmart.sg
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Examine the state of play with Chinese consumers, retailers, mall owners and tourists.
Host Leslie Yee chats with seasoned China hand Cecilia Tan, former CEO of the manager of Sassuer Reit. Are things looking up for China’s troubled housing market? What are the prospects for physical retail spaces in China? Are there opportunities for Singapore players in the Chinese real estate market? Also, learn about developments in China’s Reit market and get insights on the future of Singapore-listed Reits that own China properties.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:38 China’s real estate market
08:42 China’s physical retail property landscape
12:25 China Reits
19:42 Are there opportunities in China property for Singapore groups?
Read Leslie’s article:
Reits that don’t trade well should be privatised, or sell assets and be liquidated
Handle with extreme care any Reit mergers should CapitaLand, Mapletree merge
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Cecilia Tan, former CEO of Sasseur Asset Management
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Examine the investment landscape today and understand the risk-reward of various property investment types.
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with veteran investor Gabriel Yap of GCP Global.
Amid low interest rates, we do a deep dive into the investment merits of shares in property groups and units in real estate investment trusts. We also see what overseas real estate opportunities are worth considering. Learn too whether you can be a full-time investor.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
06:55 Listed developers
13:18 Outlook for Reits
17:47 Outlook for S-Reits
19:07 Physical property vs property equities
Read Leslie’s article:
Seeing positives for Singapore Reits from investors’ support of Keppel Reit’s DPU-dilutive MBFC Tower 3 acquisition
Unlock Bukit Sembawang’s deep value by putting it up for sale
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Gabriel Yap, executive chairman, GCP Global
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Examine the state of play and outlook in private housing, office property and retail spaces.
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Realion’s head honcho Desmond Sim.
We look at what to consider when choosing whether to invest in private homes, office property or retail spaces. Also, get frank views on whether new retail entrepreneurs are fairly treated by landlords. And see what lies ahead for new boy Realion.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:57 Outlook for private housing
03:21 State of play in office property
07:40 Where should an investor put his money
12:30 Are small retailers being fairly treated?
Read Leslie’s article:
Will FCT’s Causeway Point reel from the opening of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link?
Housing developers should brace for rougher conditions in 2026
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Desmond Sim, group CEO, Realion Group
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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What will 2026 hold for HDB resale flats, new condos, resale condos and landed homes?
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Ismail Gafoor of PropNex.
We explore the demand drivers for the housing market as well as key risks. We look at the priorities of home buyers. Also, get valuable tips on buying homes and building a career in real estate from PropNex’s charismatic co-founder.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:55 HDB resale market outlook
05:54 New condo demand
10:27 Landed housing aspirations
12:53 What next for PropNex and Ismail
Read Leslie’s article:
Housing developers should brace for rougher conditions in 2026
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Ismail Gafoor, co-founder and executive chairman, PropNex
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Singapore’s skyline is growing fast — but how green are the buildings we live, work and play in?
This week on PropertyBT, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Schneider Electric’s Jackson Seng to unpack the real value of green buildings, from energy savings and tenant wellbeing to rental premiums and the risk of stranded assets.
They explore whether retrofitting can trump redevelopment, how Singapore stacks up globally, and why sustainability is becoming a business imperative rather than a buzzword.
If the future is green, what will it take for every building to get there?
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/tighten-en-bloc-rules-encourage-reuse-so-more-private-housing-blocks-stand-over-50-years
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Jackson Seng, vice president, Schneider Electric
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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By the 2030s, nearly 300 of Singapore’s earliest HDB blocks will enter the final 30 years of their 99-year leases.
In this episode of PropertyBT, Leslie Yee unpacks the government’s proposed Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (Vers): what it could mean for homeowners, the potential challenges of the scheme and the risk of lease decay.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:32 Voting threshold
05:31 Compensation amount
09:02 Will Vers be popular?
10:37 Selling old flats in the resale market
Read Leslie’s articles:
Keep Vers for HDB flats simple and fair
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
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What ails retail, F&B and nightlife in Singapore?
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Knight Frank Singapore’s retail head Ethan Hsu.
We explore the challenges facing F&B operators, Orchard Road and nightlife players as well as the threats posed by online shopping and retail offerings in Johor Bahru. What is the outlook for various segments of retail and lifestyle properties here and what should landlords do?
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:51 F&B woes
08:15 Johor Bahru threat
13:47 Orchard Road
15:54 Nightlife scene
Read Leslie’s articles:
Owning more of Ion Orchard and some of Jewel Changi Airport will boost CICT’s retail exposure and attractiveness
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Ethan Hsu, head, retail, Knight Frank Singapore
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Can state properties become vibrant spaces that create economic and societal value?
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Singapore Land Authority’s Carrie Wong.
We explore the challenges of managing black-and-white bungalows. We see how the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) is different from private sector landlords. We also look at success stories in transforming state properties and the SLA’s work in supporting social enterprises and the arts.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:12 Diverse range of state properties
02:31 Black-and-white bungalows
09:11 Creating great physical spaces
13:45 Staying ahead of trends
Read Leslie’s articles:
Tighten en bloc rules, encourage reuse so more private housing blocks stand for over 50 years
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Carrie Wong, director of business planning and development (land operations), Singapore Land Authority
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
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What should be done with rogue agents, inactive agents and big agencies dominating the market?
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Prof Sing Tien Foo to explore ideas like regulating sales commission rates and eliminating the role of agents in selling HDB resale flats.
We discuss the responsibility of agencies for the actions of agents, whether inactive agents should be stuck off and the impact of having an agency landscape dominated by a few big players.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:08 Dealing with rogue agents
04:49 Dominance of a few big agencies
08:23 Sales commission rates
09:59 What to do with inactive agents
Read Leslie’s articles:
Low mortgage rates help; but be cautious in pursuing condo dreams as economic outlook weakens
See the positives in having choice HDB resale flats that transact for over a million dollars each
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Prof Sing Tien Foo, provost’s chair professor, Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
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Why are Singaporeans so smitten with shiny new condos?
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with GuocoLand’s Dora Chng to unpack what’s driving the demand—from MRT-connected launches to forest-fringed retreats.
We explore why the Lentor area is so hot right now, why buyers are paying a premium for that “brand new” feel, and how green living and flex rooms are becoming the new must-haves.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:49 New vs. Resale?
02:37 Explore the Lentor neighbourhood
08:07 Paying premium for Green
10:59 Behind the scenes of show flats
Read Leslie’s articles:
Trade tariffs may remove Fomo among new condo buyers, open the way to relax ABSD
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Dora Chng, residential director, GuocoLand
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Half-way into 2025, Singapore has a new government, and the world has a new trade war.
Should we be bracing for another downturn for Singapore’s commercial properties?
But don’t panic just yet, things may not be as bad as they seem.
In this episode, Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Cushman & Wakefield’s Wong Xian Yang on the surprising resilience of Singapore’s commercial property market.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:19 How will a recession impact properties?
03:15 Will businesses still come to Singapore?
05:04 Will office rents hold up?
08:20 Will industrial properties go vacant?
10:05 Will investment activity slow down?
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Build more CBD offices; go slow on decentralised offices and CBD homes
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What does it take to grow a real estate empire in Singapore?
In this episode, Leslie Yee hears from Rachel Teo, director of Daniel Teo group of companies, about carving her own path in Singapore’s real estate industry.
From growing up visiting sites, to building the investment platform Fraxtor, to the future of senior housing in Singapore, Rachel gives us an honest peek into the workings into one of Singapore’s real estate family empires.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:25 Growing up in a real estate family
02:52 Founding Fraxtor
06:07 Giving back to the community
08:53 Property and inheritance taxes
12:38 Retirement housing in Singapore
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CDL saga: Will peace hold? It’s time for a comprehensive strategic review
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When you apply for a mortgage, the bank will hire a property valuer to evaluate the property. Have you ever wondered how the valuer arrives at their final number? And is that number really objective?
In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from KengChiam Tan, executive director and head, valuation and advisory services at Colliers International. They unpack the complexities of determining property values, the role of valuers, and the challenges they face amidst market fluctuations.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:11 Why transacted prices may differ from valuation
03:33 Property valuation for banks loans
06:04 Valuing data centers
08:24 Net yields on Singapore property
09:47 Singapore property cap rates
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Feeling the Fomo in new condo market? Mind the choppy seas of higher trade tariffs
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Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
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Million-dollar HDB flats are now a regular occurrence. Why are home prices in Singapore getting more and more expensive? Is housing still within reach for young Singaporeans today?
In this episode of PropertyBT, Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from ERA Singapore’s Eugene Lim on housing affordability in Singapore. From BTOs to private homes, they explain whether home prices are stabilising and how population growth and a fast ageing population impact the housing market.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:10 Property highlights from Budget 2025
03:06 How affordable is housing for young Singaporeans?
06:33 Are home prices stabilising?
09:16 How do developers acquire land in Singapore?
11:49 Will Singapore run out of land for housing?
13:53 Will an aging population dampen housing demand?
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Is S$2.5 million an affordable price tag for a new leasehold 3-bedroom condo?
Shifting housing demand from Singapore to Johor could offer room to ease ABSD rates
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Eugene Lim, key executive officer, ERA Singapore
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
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Will HDB resale flats hit two million dollars this year? Is it time to invest in property in Johor? Will the government raise the income ceiling for Build-to-Order flats?
From the 2025 budget to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the Year of the Snake promises a lot of opportunities for the Singapore property market.
In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Ismail Gafoor, executive chairman and CEO of PropNex, to break down how this year will look for homeowners and investors in Singapore.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:20 HDB resale homes
04:34 Condos
10:57 Budget 2025 expectations
15:54 The Johor impact
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More property cooling measures? Locals buying their first homes could be hit
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Ismail Gafoor, co-founder, executive chairman and CEO of PropNex
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
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Singapore has many property agents. Some may give the industry a bad name with their hard-sell tactics.
In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Justin Quek, CEO of OrangeTee & Tie to discuss the relevance of property agents, what can be done to raise the professionalism of agents, and whether technology will render agents redundant in future.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:44 Hard-sell tactics of agents
06:52 Asymmetry of information
13:14 Differing commission rates between new and resale homes
15:55 Technology’s impact
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Government agencies should step up communications on outlier property transactions
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Justin Quek, CEO, OrangeTee & Tie
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Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu
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Singapore’s Reits have had a tough couple of years. Despite the challenging environment, recently, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), Singapore’s biggest Reit, made a major bet to acquire 50 per cent of the iconic Ion Orchard mall.
In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Tony Tan, CEO of CICT’s manager to discuss the trust's strategy to capture the luxury retail market, the dynamics of Singapore's office supply and demand, and the challenges facing Reits amid a volatile interest rate environment.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:36 Singapore's office market amid remote work trends
04:56 Challenges and strategies for Singapore malls
08:18 The Ion Orchard acquisition
10:57 Singapore as a competitive office and retail destination
13:23 CICT’s valuation and Reit outlook
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Win-win investment property deals exist, but lower interest rates raise risk of bad deals
Ride the S-Reits revival via market leaders CICT and CapitaLand Ascendas Reit
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Tony Tan, CEO of the manager of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust.
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu
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The post-Covid pandemic days when private home rentals skyrocketed are behind us. Does bargaining power in the private homes leasing market now largely reside with tenants? Should a tenant enter a lease with a longer duration?
How do landlords cope in this tougher environment? Are residential property yields attractive? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Savills’ Alan Cheong.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:36 Rental outlook
06:28 Landlord-tenant dynamics
12:20 Rental tips
14:11 Residential property yield
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Why the long-stay serviced apartments model should be ditched
Sound reasons to ease rules on letting out homes for short stays
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With Alan Cheong, executive director and head of research and consultancy, Savills Singapore.
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
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There’s a new framework in town for HDB projects. Starting in October, new BTO flats will either be Standard, Plus or Prime.
New Plus and Prime flats will be in attractive locations and have higher subsidies, but they also come with tighter resale conditions, including a ten-year minimum occupation period, and a ban on rentals.
What does this mean for BTO buyers? Are the new Plus and Prime flats worth the additional restrictions? Will it be tough to upgrade from a BTO Plus or Prime home to a condo unit?
Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from PropertyGuru’s Dr Lee Nai Jia.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:33 Clawback of resale proceeds
03:04 Ten-year minimum occupation period
09:28 Condo upgrading
12:45 Million dollar resale flats
14:30 Older flats in choice locations with lighter restrictions
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HDB should push on with tough task of addressing affordability while serving groups with widely varying buying power
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Dr Lee Nai Jia, head of real estate intelligence, data and software solutions, PropertyGuru Group.
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu
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What is driving the HDB resale market’s strong performance? Why pay over a million dollars for a coveted resale flat? Will resale prices correct? Should the BTO eligibility criteria be expanded so some locals are not pushed to buying resale units? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Orange Tee’s Christine Sun.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
03:39 Private home downgraders
05:38 Million dollar and more transactions
10:20 Chances of a price correction
13:25 Expand eligibility of BTO buyers?
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Subsidies, grants for public housing may be fuelling higher home prices
HDB flats: Give those ‘forced’ to buy resale units the chance to buy BTO flats
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Christine Sun, chief researcher and strategist, OrangeTee Group.
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu
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Are there too many agents in town? Are sales commission rates for homes too high? Is the market dominance of big agencies worrying? Do agents provide a valuable service? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from National University of Singapore’s Prof Sing Tien Foo.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:11 Too many agents?
07:45 Dominance of big agencies
11:47 Providing a valuable service?
15:13 Technology’s impact
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Too many property agents? Cap commissions on home sales
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Prof Sing Tien Foo, provost’s chair professor of real estate, National University of Singapore NUS Business School.
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
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Is residential property development in Singapore worth doing? What are the risks and rewards of the Jurong Lake District master developer site? Are prospects improving in Chinese real estate? What worries a property group’s head honcho? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from CapitaLand Development’s Jonathan Yap.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:02 Singapore’s property market
06:39 Jurong Lake District
11:21 Chinese real estate
15:19 Key risk factors
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Rich rewards could lie ahead for Jurong Lake District’s master developer
Suburban malls need to watch out for ageing population, lure of shopping across the Causeway
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Jonathan Yap, chief executive officer, CapitaLand Development
Edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee & Lee Kim Siang
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What is happening in the leasing markets for private homes and HDB flats? What should tenants and landlords look out for? How will co-living spaces and long-stay serviced apartments fare? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from ERA’s Eugene Lim.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:07 Outlook for HDB and private home rentals
03:59 Tips for housing tenants
10:30 Long-stay serviced apartments
12:36 Returns and challenges for landlords
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New long-stay serviced apartments a boon to developers, a bane for private landlords
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Are you paying much more in property tax on your beloved home? What is the impact of property taxes on owner-occupiers and non-occupiers of homes? Will property taxes on homes rise even further? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from CBRE’s Tricia Song.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
04:24 Can retirees cope?
06:58 Impact on investment proposition of homes
10:06 Risk of further rises in property tax
11:22 Possible concessions?
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Can a retiree afford to keep his pricey home in the era of rising annual values?
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Tricia Song, head of research for Singapore and South-east Asia, CBRE
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What attributes make a home a good investment buy? Is there value in buying landed homes? What are returns like for housing developers? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Fraxtor’s Samuel Lee.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
03:33 Attributes of a good investment home
06:13 Landed homes
10:03 Homes versus non-residential property
13:51 Returns from housing development
Read Leslie’s articles:
A boring Dragon Year for the housing market could be ideal for locals looking to rightsize
Lower property tax helps, but retirees must pay heed to costs of owning private homes
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Samuel Lee, CEO, Fraxtor
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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What are the pros and cons of buying property-related listed equities versus physical property? Should we hone in on real estate investment trusts? How will interest rate movements affect our investments? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Ng.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:55 Outlook for Singapore property
05:02 Listed property-related equities
10:40 Reit opportunities
15:05 Impact of interest rate movements
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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/will-ong-beng-sengs-links-iswaran-case-undermine-his-ability-effectively
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/major-shareholders-are-not-helping-buying-more-cheap-shares-deeply-discounted
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Wilson Ng, Singapore equity strategist and head of ASEAN property research, Morgan Stanley
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu
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How will Singapore property fare in the year of the wood dragon? Where are the winners and losers? What will Budget 2024 hold for Singapore’s property sector? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Wong Xian Yang of Cushman & Wakefield.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:41 Outlook for private homes
06:51 High interest rates
09:52 Office and retail property prospects
12:57 Budget wishes and expectations
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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/five-suggestions-property-tax-tweaks-budget-2024
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Wong Xian Yang, research head at Cushman & Wakefield
Edited by: Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu
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What’s driving some resale buyers to make a beeline for restriction-lite HDB resale homes in popular locations? Does it even make sense to pay top dollar for existing HDB resale homes in choice locations? Are tighter restrictions on Plus and Prime flats excessively burdensome? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from veteran Singapore property market analyst Nicholas Mak of Mogul.sg.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:27 Draw of restriction-lite resale flats
05:24 How Plus and Prime flats stack up
08:56 Rental returns
11:39 Risk of land lease decay
Read Leslie’s articles:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/demand-may-be-strong-dont-overbuild-5-room-bto-flats
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/stay-cool-and-dont-go-overboard-chasing-after-million-dollar-hdb-flats
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Nicholas Mak, chief research officer of Mogul.sg
Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim
Produced and edited by: Leslie Yee & Howie Lim
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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Reits have become unstuck by rising interest rates. Investors may be losing faith in Reits. Are Reits good alternatives to buying physical property? Should Reits be part of investment portfolios of retirees and the young? How can one get an edge as a Reit investor? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights and tips from a veteran Reit investor and commentator Gabriel Yap of GCP Global.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:55 Underperformance of Reits
06:08 Outlook for Reits
13:55 Suitability of Reits for retirees
15:48 Tips for young investors
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/are-reits-friends-or-foes-space-users
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With veteran Reit investor and commentator Gabriel Yap of GCP Global
Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim
Produced and edited by: Howie Lim
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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What do we make of the new HDB model of Standard, Plus and Prime flats? With more emphasis on homes for living and not investment or speculation, can one still build wealth from homeownership?
Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Professor Qian Wenlan, director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, National University of Singapore.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:22 The new HDB model
06:32 Winners and losers from the new model
10:15 Difficulties in building wealth
12:42 Demand for resale Plus and Prime flats
Read Leslie’s articles:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/new-hdb-plus-flat-segment-could-be-boon-young-seniors
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/hdb-changes-rightly-emphasise-homes-are-living-dont-snuff-out-wealth-creation
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Professor Qian Wenlan, director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, National University of Singapore
Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim
Produced and edited by: Janice Tan
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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What is driving the popularity of Executive Condominiums (ECs), which are a hybrid between public and private housing? Maybe more ECs can be built, including in prime areas, to meet the private housing aspirations of young locals. Is buying a new EC home a wise choice for young couples? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Lee Sze Teck, senior director of data analytics, Huttons Asia.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:50 Why ECs are popular
04:34 ECs versus other housing options
10:01 When to sell one’s new EC home
12:13 Building more ECs
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/consider-building-executive-condos-prime-locations
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Lee Sze Teck, senior director of data analytics, Huttons Asia
Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim
Produced and edited by: Janice Tan
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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Why do people chase the dream of condo ownership? With high private home prices, maybe the dream is an impossible one for many people. Selling an HDB to buy a condo unit may have downsides. Find out whether it is wise to have much of one’s wealth tied up in Singapore homes, and if so in what type of homes here. Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Justin Quek, deputy CEO of OrangeTee & Tie.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:48 Upgrading from HDB to private
07:10 Is a condo dream within reach?
11:00 Concurrent ownership of HDB and private
13:41 Hitching one’s fortunes to Singapore homes
Read Leslie’s articles:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/let-singaporean-private-homeowners-own-resale-hdb-flats-too
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/can-young-couples-attain-condo-dream-yes-they-can-they-should-weigh-costs
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Justin Quek, deputy CEO of OrangeTee & Tie
Edited by: Claressa Monteiro
Produced and edited by: Janice Tan
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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Why do buyers pay a premium to live near popular primary schools? What is rental demand like for homes near popular schools? But a school can relocate, and that can hurt home values in the vicinity. Understand the obsession with living near popular schools and how to use this knowledge in navigating the Singapore property landscape. Senior correspondent Leslie Yee does a deep dive into the topic with Dr Lee Nai Jia of PropertyGuru.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:09: Price premium of homes near popular schools
04:34: What’s the rental demand near famous schools?
12:47: Impact of an ageing population
14:51: Schools can move - look at ACS Primary
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/tempering-frenzy-staying-close-popular-primary-school
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Dr Lee Nai Jia, head of real estate intelligence, data and software solutions, PropertyGuru Group
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced and edited by: Janice Tan
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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With high interest rates, does it make more sense to buy a new uncompleted home instead of a completed resale home? Examine the pros and cons of buying new versus resale. Is maxing out the use of CPF funds on a home purchase wise? Crucially, should one hold back on buying a private home because of high interest rates and economic uncertainty? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee does a deep dive with ERA’s key executive officer Eugene Lim.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:13 Paying using the progressive payment scheme
07:01 Pros and cons of new versus resale units
11:06 Financing home purchases with CPF funds
13:23 Timing the market
15:25 Is it sensible to rent?
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/new-uncompleted-private-homes-may-be-better-buys-resale-units-amid-high-interest
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Eugene Lim, key executive officer, ERA Realty Network
Edited by: Howie Lim
Produced and edited by: Janice Tan
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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Why are foreigners keen on Singapore property? Transaction costs can be high for homes and yields may be low. But Singapore is a safe haven and the currency is strong. Might more foreign interest show in non-residential properties here? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee does a deep dive with Alan Cheong, executive director of research and consultancy, Savills Singapore.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:22 Impact of higher Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty
03:52 How active are foreigners?
06:04 Perception of locations
10:22 Switching to the non-residential segment
12:29 Foreign interest outlook amid uncertainties
15:19 A need for more restrictions?
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/despite-low-yields-and-high-taxes-singapore-properties-still-draw-foreigners
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Alan Cheong, executive director of research and consultancy, Savills Singapore
Edited by: Howie Lim
Produced and edited by: Janice Tan
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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How to strategise for success when buying an HDB BTO flat? Mature estate or a non-mature estate? Are prime location public housing units and the resale market worth considering? Leslie Yee discusses with Wong Siew Ying, head of research and content, Propnex Realty.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:24 Draw of mature estates
03:59 Pros and cons of Prime Location Public Housing flats
07:07 Why go for a BTO unit in a non-mature estate
11:16 Risks of not choosing a unit in the BTO exercise
14:55 Should a buyer compromise?
17:10 The resale option
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/does-demand-hdb-bto-units-mature-estates-need-tempering
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Wong Siew Ying, head of research and content, Propnex Realty
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Produced by: BT Podcasts
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Are Singapore office buildings good investments? Yields on office buildings are still low - should capital values come down and yields expand to reflect higher interest rates? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee finds out.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:03 Outlook for office leasing (including comments from Marcus Loo, CEO Savills Singapore
04:37 What office buildings stand out (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research, Cushman & Wakefield Singapore)
07:15 Relevance of physical offices despite growth in remote working
10:03 Investment case for strata-office spaces (including comments from Catherine He, director and head of research, Singapore at Colliers)
12:29 Low yields of office buildings
14:52 Impact of higher stamp duties
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/skinny-yields-prime-office-buildings-may-not-be-sustainable
Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Catherine He, director and head of research, Singapore at Colliers, Marcus Loo, CEO Savills Singapore & Wong Xian Yang, head of research, Cushman & Wakefield Singapore
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Engineered by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
What is the profile of buyers of million-dollar HDB flats? What is the criteria that will get one’s HDB home to command premium pricing? Also, should young couples, who can afford it, buy a million dollar HDB resale flat? Leslie Yee finds out.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:57 The phenomenon of million-dollar HDB homes (includes comments from Christine Sun, senior vice president of research and analytics, OrangeTee & Tie)
02:57 Worth buying? (includes comments from Dr Tan Tee Khoon, country manager Singapore, PropertyGuru)
05:52 Attributes of million-dollar HDB homes
08:19 Skip BTO and go for resale? (includes comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)
10:43 Moving from a private to an HDB home
13:40 Land lease decay
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/million-dollar-hdb-resale-flat-makes-sense-some-buyers
Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim
Edited by: Howie Lim
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts
Maybe other property asset classes, besides residential property investors will be hit with higher taxes. Is there scope for new types of property-related taxes to be introduced? Learn all about property-related taxes and how they impact various physical property types in Singapore.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:30 Higher property taxes on homes (includes comments from Wong Siew Ying, head of research and content, Propnex Realty)
03:56 Scope for higher property taxes on non-residential properties
06:22 Impact of higher ABSD on homes (includes comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research, Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield)
09:21 Higher transaction taxes on non-residential properties?
11:48 Capital gains taxes (includes comments from Christine Sun, senior vice president of research and analytics, OrangeTee & Tie)
14:20 Inheritance taxes (includes comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Real Estate)
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/room-higher-taxes-luxury-homes-and-non-residential-properties
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts
Is Orchard Road appealing to home buyers and office space users? Get insights on property trends in the Orchard Road belt and suggestions to make Orchard Road vibrant with senior correspondent Leslie Yee.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:43 Underperforming Orchard Road retail (includes comments from Christine Yu, CEO, International Property Advisors)
02:17 Improving retail prospects (includes comments from Desmond Sim, CEO of Edmund Tie)
04:30 Luxury positioning
07:54 Orchard Road homes (includes comments from Dr Tan Tee Khoon, country manager Singapore, PropertyGuru)
10:41 Orchard Road offices (includes comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)
12:42 Redeveloping strata-held buildings
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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/prospects-orchard-road-malls-may-be-better-suburban-ones
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts
Is it worth paying a premium for a freehold home or one with a longer leasehold tenure? Should one avoid older leasehold private homes or older resale HDB flats, as there is risk of land lease decay? Should one buy an older home with under 60 years of land lease left because such homes are relatively cheaper? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:01 Choosing between freehold or leasehold homes (including comments from Catherine He, head of research, Colliers)
02:39 Size of premium for freehold homes (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)
05:54 Whether luxury home buyers avoid leasehold homes
09:07 Pros and cons of buying a home with 50 years of land lease left
11:06 En bloc prospects for older private leasehold developments (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield)
13:56 HDB Sers and Vers (including comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research & consultancy, ERA Real Estate)
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/buying-leasehold-property-is-fine-but-freehold-status-has-niche-appeal
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts
What are the pros and cons of buying uncompleted new private homes off-plan? Can buyers count on the timely delivery of high quality finished products? Singaporeans like to buy new homes and pay premiums for new homes. Amid rising interest rates, not having to draw down a loan in full at the outset when buying uncompleted homes helps. Leslie does a deep dive.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:43 Why buyers love new homes (including comments from Wong Siew Ying, head of research and content, Propnex Realty)
03:52 Risks in buying uncompleted homes off-plan
06:55 Risks of delays and poor quality are well mitigated (including comments from Christine Sun, senior vice president of research & analytics, OrangeTee & Tie)
09:32 Progressive payment scheme and financing considerations (including comments from Dr Tan Tee Khoon, country manager, PropertyGuru Singapore)
13:15 Buying an uncompleted new unit versus a completed resale home
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/transacting-homes-off-plan-in-singapore-is-a-win-win-proposition
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts
Leasing activity and investment sales activity for good grade office buildings in the Central Business District is strong. Is optimism justified? What are the risks? What are the prospects for Singapore’s office market and what will differentiate the winners from the losers? Leslie finds out.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:47 Performance of the office property market (including comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Real Estate)
04:29 Zeroing in on Grade A space in the CBD (including comments from Catherine He, head of research, Colliers)
07:19 Threats posed by economic weakness and remote working
12:15 Singapore’s attractiveness to businesses and talent (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)
14:15 Investment sales activity
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/temper-the-optimism-in-singapore-office-buildings
Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Higher home loan rates can crimp the affordability of home buyers. Will new home launches feel the chill from higher mortgage rates? Can it still make sense to borrow to buy a home for investment? Maybe interest rate rises are still manageable in a market dominated by buyers buying for owner occupation. Also, the spectre of possible economic recession looms. Leslie finds out.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:22 Rising mortgage rates may be manageable (including comments from Christine Sun, Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics, OrangeTee & Tie)
03:37 Impact on new homes sales (including comments from Wong Siew Ying, Head of Research and Content at PropNex)
05:25 Impact on various segments of the private homes market (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, Head of Research Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield)
08:15 Implications for those buying homes for investment
12:08 Threat posed by the risk of economic recession
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/rising-interest-rates-may-not-stop-home-prices-from-rising
Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT by The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Is it a good time to shop for a home overseas, especially since homes in Singapore are expensive, yield may be low, and transaction costs can be high? What are the pitfalls to avoid, so one’s overseas home buying journey is a fruitful one? With borders reopened in many places and a strong Singapore dollar, Leslie also looks at whether it is better to buy a home at home or abroad.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:15 Malaysia, Australia and the UK are popular destinations (including comments from Dr. Tan Tee Khoon, Country Manager, PropertyGuru Singapore)
04:33 Why buy homes in London (including comments from Nina Coulter, UK Board Director, London Residential Development, Savills)
07:28 Price points and opportunities in the London residential property market
10:23 Avoiding pitfalls when investing overseas (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)
13:47 Comparing investing in Singapore and abroad
Read Leslie’s articles:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/london-homes-beckon-despite-economic-uncertainties
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/property-prices-can-be-resilient-amid-geopolitical-tensions
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT by The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Can investing in strata commercial spaces pay off, given transaction costs for buying strata office and shop lots may be lower than for buying homes in Singapore? What are the pitfalls to avoid? And how do prospects compare between strata-office and strata-retail property?
Plus, the impact from the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s move to ban strata subdivision of commercial properties in certain locations.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:26 Outlook for Singapore retail property (including comments from Catherine He, Head of Research Singapore, Colliers)
03:01 Bright prospects for Singapore’s office property
04:48 Challenges in owning strata commercial property (including comments from Karamjit Singh, CEO, Delasa)
08:35 Returns and pitfalls (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, Head of Research Singapore, Cushman and Wakefield)
10:54 URA’s banning of strata subdivision of commercial properties in certain locations
Read Leslie’s articles:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/strata-ownership-of-commercial-property-may-be-slowly-dying
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/what-may-be-lost-with-restriction-on-strata-subdivision-for-commercial-properties
Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts
What is happening in the Singapore private homes market post the property cooling measures introduced late last year? Will volume pick up? What segments are showing strength? Can new home buyers expect to find good deals? Leslie also looks at prospects in the residential en bloc market and whether there is hope for large en bloc hopefuls.
Highlights:
01:10 Slow down in sales and strength in suburbs (including comments from Christine Sun, Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics at Orange Tee & Tie)
04:04 Sales will pick up (including comments from Leonard Tay, Head, Research, Knight Frank Singapore)
06:23 Ultra rich are still buying (including comments from Tyson Yuk, associate group director, PropNex Singapore)
09:53 Challenges facing en bloc hopefuls especially large sites (including comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research & consultancy, ERA Real Estate)
15:24 Can buyers of new homes expect to get sweeteners?
Read Leslie’s articles:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/expect-volume-to-pick-up-in-new-home-sales-soon
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/large-residential-en-bloc-sites-can-work-despite-cooling-measures
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey.
What should property investors do in the wake of the property cooling measures introduced late last year? Are homes still a good investment? Perhaps look at commercial real estate or venture overseas. Leslie explores this and gets comments from analysts as well.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:13 Prospects for Singapore homes (including comments from Dr Tan Tee Khoon, country manager, PropertyGuru Singapore)
05:58 Venture into commercial property (including comments from Tyson Yuk, associate group director, PropNex Singapore)
10:32 Logistics has strong structural drivers (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research, Singapore, Cushman and Wakefield)
13:14 Look overseas, consider Japan (including comments from Christine Yu, CEO, International Property Advisors
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/triple-whammy-of-cooling-measures-rising-supply-and-higher-rates-can-end-up-cycle-in-home
Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim
Edited by: Howie Lim
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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey, including comments from industry players.
In this episode of PropertyBT, Leslie delves into the topic of the purchase of build-to-order or BTO flats from the Housing & Development Board or HDB. He suggests raising the income ceiling for the purchase of BTO units so that more people can have a chance to snare highly sought after BTO flats. It also features the take of property analysts’ on some HDB policies and options available for those who cannot secure BTO units.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:07 Should the income ceiling of $14,000 be raised soon? (including comments from Christine Sun, senior vice president, research and analytics, Orange Tee and Tie)
06:25 Options available outside of BTO units (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research Singapore, Knight Frank)
09:26 Access to BTO units as catalyst to couples having kids (including comments from Wong Siew Ying, head of research and content, Propnex Realty)
12:42 HDB’s extension of help to buy back flats from eligible owners from minority races
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/consider-raising-the-income-cap-to-allow-more-to-buy-hdb-bto-flats
Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim
Edited by: Howie Lim
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Synopsis: Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey from senior correspondent Leslie Yee and industry players.
In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses his article arguing that physical offices continue to be relevant despite the rise of remote working and that Grade A spaces will outperform. It also features the take of property analysts’ on the future of Singapore’s office buildings.
Highlights (click/tap above):
01:06 The relevance of physical offices and the continued flight to quality in the office property market (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield)
04:15 Aggressively cutting office rental expense? (including comments from Christine Yu, CEO, International Property Advisor)
07:05 Do poorer grade office buildings have a future? (including comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Realty)
10:09 Looking forward to having talent work in great office spaces and the return of vibrancy to the CBD
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/pandemic-wary-workers-to-drive-demand-for-grade-a-space-as-they-gradually-return-to
Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim
Edited by: Howie Lim
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Synopsis: Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey from senior correspondent Leslie Yee and industry players.
In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses his article arguing that private homes in Singapore are not far too expensive. It also features property analysts’ takes on the affordability of private homes and the impact of the latest property cooling measures.
Highlights (click/tap above):
00:58 Leslie's take on why private home prices are not way too high given income growth among other factors (includes comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)
04:16 Looking at affordability of homes, including suggestions on where to find more affordable private homes (includes comments from Wong Siew Ying, head, research and content, Propnex Realty)
07:26 Impact of cheap credit and the property cooling measures (includes comments from Dr. Tan Tee Khoon, country manager, PropertyGuru Group)
10:56 Can private ownership aspirations be met in a global city like Singapore? (includes comments from Dr. Lee Nai Jia, deputy director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, National University of Singapore)
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/singapore-private-homes-arent-as-pricey-as-they-seem
Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim & Ernest Luis
Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim
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Synopsis: Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey from senior correspondent Leslie Yee and industry players.
In this episode, correspondent Howie Lim hosts senior correspondent Leslie Yee to discuss the exclusion of singles from the new PLH model and its investment viability. It also features comments from property analysts.
Highlights (click/tap above):
01:25 Leslie's take on why it is detrimental to exclude singles from buying PLH flats
02:45 Can the PLH model deliver on its objectives and is Singapore getting a boost in the birth rate from a pro-marriage public housing policy? (includes comments from Ku Swee Yong, chief investment officer, Kasa Singapore)
08:09 The possible inadvertent impact of the PLH model of raising prices of other HDB resale flats in central locations
09:22 Assessing the investment case for buying a PLH flat (includes comments from Christine Sun, senior vice president of research & analytics, Orange Tee and Tie)
15:39 Why Leslie highlights the plight of singles and why he supports the PLH model in general
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/singles-day-housing-policies-and-other-ways-to-recognise-contributions-of-singles
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Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim
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Synopsis: Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey from senior correspondent Leslie Yee and industry players.
In this episode, BT digital editor Chris Lim hosts senior correspondent Leslie Yee to discuss his article Renting can be a viable alternative to owning a private home in Singapore. It also features property analysts’ take on it.
Highlights (click/tap above):
00:56 Why explore the financial viability of renting vs owning private property and not HDB flats (includes comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Realty)
03:15 Leslie’s thought process behind his article, the simulation he adopted and response to analysts’ critique of it
05:02 The prevailing argument of personal preference vs just numbers (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)
13:30 As demographic trends change, might renting vs owning a private property become one as well? (includes comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield)
Read Leslie’s article:
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/renting-can-be-a-viable-alternative-to-owning-a-private-home-in-singapore
Produced by: Chris Lim, Ernest Luis, Lee Kim Siang & Howie Lim
Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim
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