PropertyBT: 2025 Singapore property trends with Ismail Gafoor
In the latest episode of PropertyBT, a podcast of BT Correspondents hosted by Leslie Yee, senior correspondent at The Business Times, features an in-depth conversation with Ismail Gafoor, the co-founder, executive chairman, and CEO of PropNex, Singapore’s largest property agency.
Ismail Gafoor’s expert insights
Yee and Gafoor delve into the current trends and future prospects of the Singapore property market. Listeners can gain valuable insights and a better understanding of market dynamics.
The gentlemen cover various segments of the property market, including HDB resale flats, private condominiums, and landed properties. The detailed discussion helps listeners understand the factors driving each segment, making it easier to make informed decisions.
Exclusive predictions for 2025
Gafoor shares his predictions for the Singapore property market in 2025, including potential changes in HDB resale prices, the prospects for new condo launches, and the outlook for landed properties. Offering listeners a head start on their property investment strategies for the coming year.
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Gafoor delves into how external factors like the upcoming Budget 2025 and Singapore’s general election might impact the property market with thoughts on how to anticipate and respond to market changes more effectively.
Comparative analysis: Singapore vs. Johor
The episode also offers a comparative analysis of the property markets in Singapore and Johor, Malaysia. Gafoor discusses whether the price arbitrage between the two regions poses a threat to Singapore’s property market. This segment is particularly useful for listeners considering cross-border investments.
For those looking to diversify their property investments, there is practical advice on investing in non-residential properties, such as commercial spaces, medical suites, and shop houses. Highlights key considerations and potential pitfalls, to help listeners make sound investment choices.
Listen now to their dynamic interaction in which even complex topics are broken down into understandable and relatable insights.
For any thoughts or questions, reach out to the podcast team at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. Follow BT Correspondents for the latest updates and episodes.
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Ismail Gafoor, co-founder, executive chairman and CEO of PropNex
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
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