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2022/02/09
Latest episode
2026/09/28
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Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey. Hosted by Leslie Yee. A podcast of BT Correspondents. Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.
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Making sense of financial numbers driving big-bucks real estate decisions
2026/09/28
Get insights on the numbers driving property deals and decision making.
Are yields of Singapore properties too low? Does being green help improve a property’s valuation? Learn about how development stacks up versus reuse. Understand key metrics of Reits. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Professor Joseph Ooi of NUS.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:40 Property valuation
09:32 Low yields in Singapore property
15:13 Reit insights
20:42 To reuse or redevelop
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Hongkong Land’s SCPREF shows private funds may trump Reits for asset-light strategies
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Professor Joseph Ooi, professor of Real Estate at NUS Business School
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Nicole Teo & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Lifting the hood on changing needs of home buyers and tenants
2026/08/24
Get insights on what matters when people look for a home and PropertyGuru’s value proposition.
How do people search for homes? What do buyers and tenants want? Learn about how AI impacts agents, buyers and tenants. Understand the love that Singaporeans have for housing. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Yao Lu of PropertyGuru.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:39 Searching for a home
04:05 Priorities of buyers
12:01 Using AI
20:30 The fondness for homes
Read Leslie’s article:
Meet rental demand by letting developers keep ownership of some condo units without hefty penalties
Worried over job prospects? Young adults should go forth fearlessly to buy an HDB BTO flat
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Yao Lu, managing director for Singapore, PropertyGuru Group
Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Nicole Teo & Chai Pei Chieh
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Prospects and challenges for Singapore's hotel industry: the impact of AI and robots
2026/07/27
Get insights on latest developments, trends and challenges in the vital hospitality sector.
How does a homegrown hospitality management group compete? Will more locals be drawn to hospitality careers? Learn about how the hotel sector can leverage the growth in AI and robotics. Discover hidden travel gems. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Mark Rohner of Far East Hospitality.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
04:47 Performance of Singapore’s hotels
07:16 Manpower challenges
11:45 Impact of AI and robots
16:43 Hidden travel gems
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Bright prospects for Singapore tourism, but hotel players will need to fight hard to thrive
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With Mark Rohner, managing director, Far East Hospitality
Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro
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On super-tall HDB flats, affordability of HDB resale flats and housing aspirations of singles
2026/06/29
Get insights on latest developments and hot button issues in HDB housing.
Will super-tall HDB blocks offer good homes? Are we heading to S$1 million BTO flats and S$2 million HDB resale flats? Learn about how having a 10-year minimum occupation period may impact housing mobility and whether young people here are on track to own their own homes. Leslie Yee is in conversation with NUS’ Prof Sing Tien Foo.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:52 60-storey HDB flats
08:18 Housing needs of singles
13:13 Pricey BTO and resale flats
18:11 Land lease decay of ageing flats
Read Leslie’s article:
Allow flexibility on 10-year minimum occupation period for homeowners with sufficient deterrents
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Professor Sing Tien Foo, provost’s chair professor in the department of real estate, NUS Business School
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
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Who are buying private homes and how do agents stay relevant? With PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong
2026/05/25
Get insights on what is driving home buyers to buy pricey condos despite mounting economic uncertainties.
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong.
What is driving buyers in the new sale and resale private housing markets? Will Singaporeans continue to aspire for private homes? Learn about how AI is impacting real estate agents. Also, approaching one year in the role, what is it like to lead Singapore's largest property agency? Leslie Yee is in conversation with Kelvin Fong, CEO of PropNex.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:39 Who is buying at new condo launches
07:44 State of the private housing resale market
14:33 AI’s impact on real estate agents
18:37 Leadership lessons
Read Leslie’s article:
Reckless housing land bids? Developers’ faith in Singapore government can pay off
High per square foot prices of new condos could be increasingly irrelevant to buyers
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Kelvin Fong, CEO of PropNex
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
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What potential benefits can technology bring to the way we transact homes?
2026/04/27
Get to grips with how technology can disrupt the house hunting journey to the benefit of consumers.
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with realsmart.sg’s co-founder Tan Zhi Long.
Why venture into the proptech space? Can housing transactions get more frictionless? Learn about how the Singapore housing market compares with that of the San Francisco Bay Area. Also, will technology be a friend or foe of property agents? Leslie Yee gets insights from proptech entrepreneur Tan Zhi Long, a Singaporean who is based out of Silicon Valley, USA.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:13 A proptech founder’s journey
06:01 How proptech benefits consumers
09:08 Will technology disrupt property agents?
15:11 Housing markets of Singapore and San Francisco
Read Leslie’s article:
High per square foot prices of new condos could be increasingly irrelevant to buyers
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Tan Zhi Long, co-founder, realsmart.sg
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
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China's real estate market: A rebound in sight?
2026/03/23
Examine the state of play with Chinese consumers, retailers, mall owners and tourists.
Host Leslie Yee chats with seasoned China hand Cecilia Tan, former CEO of the manager of Sassuer Reit. Are things looking up for China’s troubled housing market? What are the prospects for physical retail spaces in China? Are there opportunities for Singapore players in the Chinese real estate market? Also, learn about developments in China’s Reit market and get insights on the future of Singapore-listed Reits that own China properties.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:38 China’s real estate market
08:42 China’s physical retail property landscape
12:25 China Reits
19:42 Are there opportunities in China property for Singapore groups?
Read Leslie’s article:
Reits that don’t trade well should be privatised, or sell assets and be liquidated
Handle with extreme care any Reit mergers should CapitaLand, Mapletree merge
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Cecilia Tan, former CEO of Sasseur Asset Management
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
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Is buying Reits and shares in property developers better than investing directly in physical property?
2026/02/23
Examine the investment landscape today and understand the risk-reward of various property investment types.
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with veteran investor Gabriel Yap of GCP Global.
Amid low interest rates, we do a deep dive into the investment merits of shares in property groups and units in real estate investment trusts. We also see what overseas real estate opportunities are worth considering. Learn too whether you can be a full-time investor.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
06:55 Listed developers
13:18 Outlook for Reits
17:47 Outlook for S-Reits
19:07 Physical property vs property equities
Read Leslie’s article:
Seeing positives for Singapore Reits from investors’ support of Keppel Reit’s DPU-dilutive MBFC Tower 3 acquisition
Unlock Bukit Sembawang’s deep value by putting it up for sale
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Gabriel Yap, executive chairman, GCP Global
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Is it better investing in commercial property instead of residential property?
2026/01/26
Examine the state of play and outlook in private housing, office property and retail spaces.
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Realion’s head honcho Desmond Sim.
We look at what to consider when choosing whether to invest in private homes, office property or retail spaces. Also, get frank views on whether new retail entrepreneurs are fairly treated by landlords. And see what lies ahead for new boy Realion.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:57 Outlook for private housing
03:21 State of play in office property
07:40 Where should an investor put his money
12:30 Are small retailers being fairly treated?
Read Leslie’s article:
Will FCT’s Causeway Point reel from the opening of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link?
Housing developers should brace for rougher conditions in 2026
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Desmond Sim, group CEO, Realion Group
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
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Where is Singapore's housing market headed in 2026?
2025/12/22
What will 2026 hold for HDB resale flats, new condos, resale condos and landed homes?
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Ismail Gafoor of PropNex.
We explore the demand drivers for the housing market as well as key risks. We look at the priorities of home buyers. Also, get valuable tips on buying homes and building a career in real estate from PropNex’s charismatic co-founder.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:55 HDB resale market outlook
05:54 New condo demand
10:27 Landed housing aspirations
12:53 What next for PropNex and Ismail
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Housing developers should brace for rougher conditions in 2026
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Ismail Gafoor, co-founder and executive chairman, PropNex
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
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Is there gold in green buildings?
2025/11/28
Singapore’s skyline is growing fast — but how green are the buildings we live, work and play in?
This week on PropertyBT, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Schneider Electric’s Jackson Seng to unpack the real value of green buildings, from energy savings and tenant wellbeing to rental premiums and the risk of stranded assets.
They explore whether retrofitting can trump redevelopment, how Singapore stacks up globally, and why sustainability is becoming a business imperative rather than a buzzword.
If the future is green, what will it take for every building to get there?
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/tighten-en-bloc-rules-encourage-reuse-so-more-private-housing-blocks-stand-over-50-years
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With Jackson Seng, vice president, Schneider Electric
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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Can Vers solve HDB’s 99-year lease decay problem?
2025/10/27
By the 2030s, nearly 300 of Singapore’s earliest HDB blocks will enter the final 30 years of their 99-year leases.
In this episode of PropertyBT, Leslie Yee unpacks the government’s proposed Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (Vers): what it could mean for homeowners, the potential challenges of the scheme and the risk of lease decay.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:32 Voting threshold
05:31 Compensation amount
09:02 Will Vers be popular?
10:37 Selling old flats in the resale market
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Keep Vers for HDB flats simple and fair
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Is Singapore retail property in dire straits?
2025/09/22
What ails retail, F&B and nightlife in Singapore?
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Knight Frank Singapore’s retail head Ethan Hsu.
We explore the challenges facing F&B operators, Orchard Road and nightlife players as well as the threats posed by online shopping and retail offerings in Johor Bahru. What is the outlook for various segments of retail and lifestyle properties here and what should landlords do?
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
00:51 F&B woes
08:15 Johor Bahru threat
13:47 Orchard Road
15:54 Nightlife scene
Read Leslie’s articles:
Owning more of Ion Orchard and some of Jewel Changi Airport will boost CICT’s retail exposure and attractiveness
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Ethan Hsu, head, retail, Knight Frank Singapore
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
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Bringing life to state properties
2025/08/25
Can state properties become vibrant spaces that create economic and societal value?
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Singapore Land Authority’s Carrie Wong.
We explore the challenges of managing black-and-white bungalows. We see how the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) is different from private sector landlords. We also look at success stories in transforming state properties and the SLA’s work in supporting social enterprises and the arts.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:12 Diverse range of state properties
02:31 Black-and-white bungalows
09:11 Creating great physical spaces
13:45 Staying ahead of trends
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Tighten en bloc rules, encourage reuse so more private housing blocks stand for over 50 years
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Carrie Wong, director of business planning and development (land operations), Singapore Land Authority
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh
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Making property agents do better by consumers
2025/07/21
What should be done with rogue agents, inactive agents and big agencies dominating the market?
In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Prof Sing Tien Foo to explore ideas like regulating sales commission rates and eliminating the role of agents in selling HDB resale flats.
We discuss the responsibility of agencies for the actions of agents, whether inactive agents should be stuck off and the impact of having an agency landscape dominated by a few big players.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:08 Dealing with rogue agents
04:49 Dominance of a few big agencies
08:23 Sales commission rates
09:59 What to do with inactive agents
Read Leslie’s articles:
Low mortgage rates help; but be cautious in pursuing condo dreams as economic outlook weakens
See the positives in having choice HDB resale flats that transact for over a million dollars each
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected])
With Prof Sing Tien Foo, provost’s chair professor, Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School
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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