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Leslie Yee

Leslie Yee

SENIOR CORRESPONDENT

Leslie Yee is a Senior Correspondent with BT. His focus is on property, where he writes a weekly column The Level Ground. Leslie has a monthly podcast PropertyBT and helps to produce the newsletter Property Insights. He also writes a monthly column on wealth and investing Sense and Cents as well as contributes corporate commentaries.Leslie has over 25 years of experience in banking and real estate. He has worked for foreign financial institutions and regional property groups in Singapore and overseas. Leslie holds a degree in Economics and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

emaillyee@sph.com.sg
Despite an uncertain economic outlook, some major new condo launches have seen hot sales.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Hot sales at new condo launches can be too much of a good thing for developers

Interest rates may trend lower near term, but there are substantial risks of much higher interest rates over the longer term.
SENSE & CENTS

Mega trends could drive more elevated interest rates over the longer term

Consider lowering ABSD for non-PR foreigners buying big ticket luxury condo units.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Singapore wins when a foreigner pays S$6,274 psf for a luxury condo here

A chairman who can effectively champion DBS' interests while winning friends, whether when working behind the scenes or under the public glare, could be invaluable.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

DBS needs a strong candidate to succeed chairman Peter Seah. Here’s why

The internal management model faces an uphill task in gaining traction among Singapore Reits
THE LEVEL GROUND

The internal management model’s uphill task in gaining traction among Singapore Reits

America's economic dynamism may be hardly undone by tightening up on the inflow of foreign talent.

The US$100,000 fee should not damage America’s economy: an ex-H-1B visa holder reflects

Owners of HDB flats with short remaining land leases might face difficulties in selling their units in the resale market.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Could HDB offer to buy old flats that do not undergo Vers?

Companies can make use of closer Singapore-Johor ties to undertake property developments that target Singapore-based businesses and residents.
THE LEVEL GROUND

The Johor option in serving land-scarce Singapore’s ‘live, work, play’ needs

As developers line up new condo launches post the Hungry Ghost Month, consider placing related parties at the back of the queue at launches.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Insiders should join the back instead of the front of the queue at new condo launches

Getting a good university degree can help with securing a good job as a salaried worker and a desirable financial outcome in life.
SENSE & CENTS

Education attainment-financial rewards link makes PSLE a high-stakes rite of passage

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