Episodes

  • A property CEO's take on the investment landscape: PropertyBT (Ep 32)
    Jun 26 2024

    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 (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

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    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.

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    18 mins
  • How to navigate the home leasing market to get an edge: PropertyBT (Ep 31)
    May 22 2024

    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 (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

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    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.

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    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

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    18 mins
  • Making sense of residential property taxes: PropertyBT (Ep 30)
    Apr 24 2024

    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 (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

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    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.

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    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

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    17 mins
  • Looking for profit in Singapore private residential property: PropertyBT (Ep 29)
    Mar 27 2024

    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

    A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    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.

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    20 mins
  • Property equities versus physical property: PropertyBT (Ep 28)
    Feb 21 2024

    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

    Read Leslie’s articles:

    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

    Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

    A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    Website: bt.sg/propertybt

    Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg

    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.

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    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

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    18 mins
  • Singapore property in the year of the dragon - boom or bust? PropertyBT (Ep 27)
    Jan 24 2024

    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

    Read Leslie’s article:

    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

    Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

    A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    Website: bt.sg/propertybt

    Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg

    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.

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    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

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    19 mins
  • Chasing restriction-lite HDB resale flats in popular locations: PropertyBT (Ep 26)
    Dec 27 2023

    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

    A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    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.

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    19 mins
  • Are Reits good alternatives to physical property? PropertyBT (Ep 25)
    Nov 22 2023

    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

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    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.

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    20 mins