Property investment

THE LEVEL GROUND

Allow flexibility on 10-year minimum occupation period for homeowners with sufficient deterrents

Needs and financial circumstances of owners of HDB Plus and Prime flats and new EC units can change

Adding Paragon to its portfolio while exiting Asia Square Tower 2 enhances CICT’s yield and growth trajectory, thereby strengthening its investment case.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Paragon’s value lies in the opportunity for CICT to transform an ageing gem

The trust has the means and expertise to add value to the trophy Orchard Road asset

Phuket has emerged as Thailand’s most internationally exposed property market, and a key growth driver for developers.

Foreign buyers cushion Thailand housing slump as market heads for 4th year of decline

As debt and tighter credit sap local demand, developers draw overseas buyers to resort markets

In a disorderly world, the appeal of high-quality Singapore properties to investors could grow.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Singapore properties’ safe-haven premium shields S-Reits from Iran war headwinds

The Republic’s attractiveness to businesses and individuals will grow in a chaotic world 

While residential property has delivered solid gains, observers say other assets such as equities often outpace it over the longer term.
BRUNCH

Higher costs, lower returns: Why are Singaporeans still betting on real estate?

Returns are often lower than equities, but policy and psychology keep property at the centre of wealth

The 15-storey Bugis Junction Towers is part of an integrated mixed-use development on a site with a balance lease of about 63.5 years.
SINGAPORE PROPERTY

Bugis Junction Towers put on the market at S$685 million valuation

This works out to S$2,750 psf on net lettable area and a net yield of around 3.5% for the fully let office asset

5 Oxley Rise houses a two-storey bungalow with single-storey outhouses. It is a rare property in dense Singapore. It has huge grounds, a great location and a rich history.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Mind the perils of buying a minority stake in a landed home

Why purchasing a one-seventh interest in 5 Oxley Rise could be a big gamble

Where to put your money - residential, office or retail property?

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

What are the prospects for Singapore’s private residential, office and retail property markets? What are the risks of investing in strata spaces? Are small retailers fairly treated by landlords? Get t...

A bullish outlook for the Singapore dollar could spur interest from overseas buyers in local real estate.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Stronger Singdollar makes ‘long Singapore property, short overseas property’ strategy compelling

Local currency strength can erode overseas property returns, while foreign purchases of Singapore real estate may gather momentum

Terry Wong, head of Colliers Singapore capital markets team, says his key priority is to ensure his team is up to speed in market knowledge.

Dealmaker Terry Wong takes helm of Colliers’ capital markets push with five-year growth plan

Former JLL senior director aims to boost Colliers’ visibility and competitiveness in Singapore