Co-living operators could thrive even as property curbs, regulations crimp rental market

[SINGAPORE] It used to be a sure thing: Get an investment property and generate passive income through rentals.

But there are restrictions on short-term rentals in private properties and Housing & Development Board flats – and there is no “Airbnb” option.

Property cooling measures, such as the additional buyer’s stamp duty, have also made investors think twice about acquiring investment properties to generate income through rentals or capital appreciation.