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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. Podcaster: Leslie Yee Produced by correspondent and podcast host Howie Lim, The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

  • 20 minutes 39 seconds
    What value if any do property agents bring to housing transactions? PropertyBT

    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 ([email protected])

    With Justin Quek, CEO, OrangeTee & Tie

    Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu

    Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh

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    23 December 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 55 seconds
    CICT’s big bet on Singapore’s office and retail future: PropertyBT

    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 ([email protected])

    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

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    25 November 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 4 seconds
    Navigating Singapore's private home rental market: PropertyBT

    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 ([email protected])

    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

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    28 October 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 3 seconds
    Should BTO applicants buy HDB Plus and Prime flats? PropertyBT

    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 ([email protected])

    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

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    25 September 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 35 seconds
    Because great reads should be heard: BT Correspondents

    If you’ve been a fan of the podcasts Mark to Market, Wealth BT and Property BT - they are moving to a new listing! 

    BT Correspondents! Look for episodes every Tuesday from October! All the insights and analysis in market trends, property, wealth and soon mobility too. Powered by The Business Times journalism of Genevieve Cua, Leslie Yee, Ben Paul and Derryn Wong.

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    12 September 2024, 2:06 am
  • 17 minutes 56 seconds
    Get to grips with the HDB resale market: PropertyBT (Ep 34)

    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

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    Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])

    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

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    21 August 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 20 seconds
    An 'oversupply' of property agents and 'excessively high' commissions: PropertyBT (Ep 33)

    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

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    Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])

    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

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    24 July 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 28 seconds
    A property CEO's take on the investment landscape: PropertyBT (Ep 32)

    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

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    Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])

    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

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    26 June 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 26 seconds
    How to navigate the home leasing market to get an edge: PropertyBT (Ep 31)

    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

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    Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])

    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

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    22 May 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 54 seconds
    Making sense of residential property taxes: PropertyBT (Ep 30)

    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?

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    Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])

    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

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    24 April 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 59 seconds
    Looking for profit in Singapore private residential property: PropertyBT (Ep 29)

    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 ([email protected])

    With Samuel Lee, CEO, Fraxtor

    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

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    27 March 2024, 4:00 pm
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