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 (lyee@sph.com.sg)

With Desmond Sim, group CEO, Realion Group

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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Is it better investing in commercial property instead of residential property?

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Is it better investing in commercial property instead of residential property?