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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

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Leslie Yee

Leslie Yee

Published Mon, Nov 3, 2025 · 11:39 AM
    • A bullish outlook for the Singapore dollar could spur interest from overseas buyers in local real estate.
    • A bullish outlook for the Singapore dollar could spur interest from overseas buyers in local real estate. PHOTO: TAY CHU YI, BT

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    Will the projection of Singapore dollar and US dollar parity be way off? Possibly not.

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