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?

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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. 

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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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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? 

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00:51 F&B woes

08:15 Johor Bahru threat

13:47 Orchard Road

15:54 Nightlife scene

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Owning more of Ion Orchard and some of Jewel Changi Airport will boost CICT’s retail exposure and attractiveness

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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.

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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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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. 

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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

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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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Why are Singaporeans so smitten with shiny new condos?

In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with GuocoLand’s Dora Chng to unpack what’s driving the demand—from MRT-connected launches to forest-fringed retreats.

We explore why the Lentor area is so hot right now, why buyers are paying a premium for that “brand new” feel, and how green living and flex rooms are becoming the new must-haves. 

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00:49 New vs. Resale?

02:37 Explore the Lentor neighbourhood

08:07 Paying premium for Green

10:59 Behind the scenes of show flats

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Trade tariffs may remove Fomo among new condo buyers, open the way to relax ABSD

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Half-way into 2025, Singapore has a new government, and the world has a new trade war.

Should we be bracing for another downturn for Singapore’s commercial properties?

But don’t panic just yet, things may not be as bad as they seem.

In this episode, Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Cushman & Wakefield’s Wong Xian Yang on the surprising resilience of Singapore’s commercial property market. 

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02:19 How will a recession impact properties?

03:15 Will businesses still come to Singapore? 

05:04 Will office rents hold up?

08:20 Will industrial properties go vacant?

10:05 Will investment activity slow down?

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Build more CBD offices; go slow on decentralised offices and CBD homes

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What does it take to grow a real estate empire in Singapore?

In this episode, Leslie Yee hears from Rachel Teo, director of Daniel Teo group of companies, about carving her own path in Singapore’s real estate industry.

From growing up visiting sites, to building the investment platform Fraxtor, to the future of senior housing in Singapore, Rachel gives us an honest peek into the workings into one of Singapore’s real estate family empires. 

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01:25 Growing up in a real estate family

02:52 Founding Fraxtor

06:07 Giving back to the community

08:53 Property and inheritance taxes

12:38 Retirement housing in Singapore

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CDL saga: Will peace hold? It’s time for a comprehensive strategic review

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When you apply for a mortgage, the bank will hire a property valuer to evaluate the property. Have you ever wondered how the valuer arrives at their final number? And is that number really objective?

In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from KengChiam Tan, executive director and head, valuation and advisory services at Colliers International. They unpack the complexities of determining property values, the role of valuers, and the challenges they face amidst market fluctuations.

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02:11 Why transacted prices may differ from valuation

03:33 Property valuation for banks loans

06:04 Valuing data centers

08:24 Net yields on Singapore property

09:47 Singapore property cap rates

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Feeling the Fomo in new condo market? Mind the choppy seas of higher trade tariffs

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Million-dollar HDB flats are now a regular occurrence. Why are home prices in Singapore getting more and more expensive? Is housing still within reach for young Singaporeans today?

In this episode of PropertyBT, Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from ERA Singapore’s Eugene Lim on housing affordability in Singapore. From BTOs to private homes, they explain whether home prices are stabilising and how population growth and a fast ageing population impact the housing market.

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01:10 Property highlights from Budget 2025

03:06 How affordable is housing for young Singaporeans?

06:33 Are home prices stabilising?

09:16 How do developers acquire land in Singapore?

11:49 Will Singapore run out of land for housing?

13:53 Will an aging population dampen housing demand?

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Is S$2.5 million an affordable price tag for a new leasehold 3-bedroom condo?

Shifting housing demand from Singapore to Johor could offer room to ease ABSD rates

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With Eugene Lim, key executive officer, ERA Singapore 

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