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Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey. Hosted by Leslie Yee. A podcast of BT Correspondents. Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.
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24 Dec 2024 · 20m 39s
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 Read Leslie’s article: Government agencies should step up communications on outlier property transactions --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Justin Quek, CEO, OrangeTee & Tie Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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26 Nov 2024 · 17m 55s
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 Read Leslie’s articles: 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 --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- 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 Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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29 Oct 2024 · 18m 04s
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 Read Leslie’s articles: Why the long-stay serviced apartments model should be ditched Sound reasons to ease rules on letting out homes for short stays Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Alan Cheong, executive director and head of research and consultancy, Savills Singapore.  Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks WealthBT: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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26 Sep 2024 · 19m 03s
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 Read Leslie’s article: 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 Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow PropertyBT and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btpropertybt Amazon: bt.sg/pbam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pbAP Spotify: bt.sg/pbSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/pbyt Website: bt.sg/propertybt Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt  BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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22 Aug 2024 · 17m 56s
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? Read Leslie’s articles: 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 --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- 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 Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow PropertyBT and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btpropertybt Amazon: bt.sg/pbam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pbAP Spotify: bt.sg/pbSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/pbyt Website: bt.sg/propertybt Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt  BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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25 Jul 2024 · 18m 20s
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  Read Leslie’s article: Too many property agents? Cap commissions on home sales --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- 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 Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow PropertyBT and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btpropertybt Amazon: bt.sg/pbam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pbAP Spotify: bt.sg/pbSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/pbyt Google Podcasts: bt.sg/pbGO Website: bt.sg/propertybt Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt  BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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27 Jun 2024 · 18m 28s
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 Read Leslie’s articles: 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 --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- 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 Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow PropertyBT and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btpropertybt Amazon: bt.sg/pbam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pbAP Spotify: bt.sg/pbSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/pbyt Google Podcasts: bt.sg/pbGO Website: bt.sg/propertybt Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt  BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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23 May 2024 · 18m 26s
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 Read Leslie’s article: New long-stay serviced apartments a boon to developers, a bane for private landlords --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Eugene Lim, key executive officer, ERA Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow PropertyBT and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btpropertybt Amazon: bt.sg/pbam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pbAP Spotify: bt.sg/pbSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/pbyt Google Podcasts: bt.sg/pbGO Website: bt.sg/propertybt Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt  BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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25 Apr 2024 · 16m 54s
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? Read Leslie’s article: Can a retiree afford to keep his pricey home in the era of rising annual values? --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Tricia Song, head of research for Singapore and South-east Asia, CBRE Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow PropertyBT and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btpropertybt Amazon: bt.sg/pbam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pbAP Spotify: bt.sg/pbSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/pbyt Google Podcasts: bt.sg/pbGO Website: bt.sg/propertybt Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt  BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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