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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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October 26, 202629 min

Ensuring the Singapore Reit sector stays relevant

Get insights on the big issues facing Singapore Reits. Does the external management model work? How will Reits cope with higher interest rates? Learn about challenges facing smaller trusts and those owning overseas portfolios. Understand the importance of providing forward guidance. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Simon Garing, CEO of the manager of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust. 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. 00:58 Internal vs external management 08:34 Rising interest rates 14:34 Reits with overseas assets 18:24 Undervaluation of smaller Reits Read Leslie’s article: Higher rates manageable for Reits, but mind rich fees and alignment of manager-investor interests --- 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 Simon Garing, CEO of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (SERT) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, Rachna Raghu & 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28, 202631 min

Making sense of financial numbers driving big-bucks real estate decisions

Get insights on the numbers driving property deals and decision making. Are yields of Singapore properties too low? Does being green help improve a property’s valuation? Learn about how development stacks up versus reuse. Understand key metrics of Reits. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Professor Joseph Ooi of NUS. 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: 01:40 Property valuation 09:32 Low yields in Singapore property 15:13 Reit insights 20:42 To reuse or redevelop Read Leslie’s article: Hongkong Land’s SCPREF shows private funds may trump Reits for asset-light strategies --- 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 Professor Joseph Ooi, professor of Real Estate at NUS Business School Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, Nicole Teo & 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 24, 202624 min

Lifting the hood on changing needs of home buyers and tenants

Get insights on what matters when people look for a home and PropertyGuru’s value proposition. How do people search for homes? What do buyers and tenants want? Learn about how AI impacts agents, buyers and tenants. Understand the love that Singaporeans have for housing. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Yao Lu 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: 02:39 Searching for a home 04:05 Priorities of buyers 12:01 Using AI 20:30 The fondness for homes Read Leslie’s article: Meet rental demand by letting developers keep ownership of some condo units without hefty penalties Worried over job prospects? Young adults should go forth fearlessly to buy an HDB BTO flat --- 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 Yao Lu, managing director for Singapore, PropertyGuru Group Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, Nicole Teo & 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 27, 202620 min

Prospects and challenges for Singapore's hotel industry: the impact of AI and robots

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 --- 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 Mark Rohner, managing director, Far East Hospitality Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, Nicole Teo & 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 29, 202627 min

On super-tall HDB flats, affordability of HDB resale flats and housing aspirations of singles

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 --- 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 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 --- 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 202624 min

Who are buying private homes and how do agents stay relevant? With PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong

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 --- 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 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 --- 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 27, 202623 min

What potential benefits can technology bring to the way we transact homes?

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 --- 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 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 --- 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 23, 202623 min

China's real estate market: A rebound in sight?

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 --- 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 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 --- 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 23, 202623 min

Is buying Reits and shares in property developers better than investing directly in physical property?

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 --- 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 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 --- 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 26, 202617 min

Is it better investing in commercial property instead of residential property?

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 --- 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 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 --- 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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