PropertyBT: Singapore housing market insights - Exclusive interview with ERA’s Eugene Lim
In the bustling world of real estate, keeping up with the latest trends, insights, and market forecasts is essential. The latest episode of PropertyBT, hosted by Leslie Yee, senior correspondent at The Business Times, brings a wealth of information that listeners won’t want to miss as he sits down with Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore.
Lim’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the market provide listeners with authoritative insights as both gentlemen discuss the current property landscape in 2025.
Record-breaking prices
The podcast dives into various facets of the Singapore property market, from record-breaking sales and the potential Singapore Budget 2025 impact on housing. For instance, listeners learn about the S$1.5 million HDB resale flat and a penthouse that sold for nearly S$39 million.
Understanding government policies and their implications on the property market can be daunting. However, this episode simplifies it by discussing key elements of Budget 2025.
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Lim highlights significant developments, such as the S$1 billion investment in the biosciences and medtech research infrastructure in the one-north area, which has far-reaching effects on the property market.
Housing affordability remains a hot topic, especially post-pandemic. Yee tackles this issue head-on by comparing different types of housing - from HDB BTO flats to private condos.
Investment considerations for 2025
Lim offers a balanced view, discussing affordable options available in the resale market and the financial assistance schemes that first-time buyers can tap into. This comprehensive coverage ensures that listeners are well-informed about their potential real estate investment options.
Lim and Yee also address future market predictions, making it a must-listen for those planning longer term investments. The episode explores the impact of a growing but aging population on the housing market, offering insights into future demand and price trends.
Lim sheds light on how an increased foreign workforce and wealth transfers through inheritance could influence the market dynamics, providing a roadmap for navigating the uncertain future of real estate.
Yee and Lim make the conversation engaging and informative, leaving listeners with a deeper understanding of the topics discussed.
Listen now to the latest episode of PropertyBT to enhance your understanding of the real estate landscape with a view of Budget 2025’s impact on the sector.
PropertyBT is a podcast of BT Correspondents. Look out for the next episode featuring senior correspondent Ben Paul. And if you have any thoughts or questions, feel free to reach out to us at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Eugene Lim, key executive officer, ERA Singapore
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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