Why private property and not HDB

Thought process and simulation used

Personal preference vs just numbers

Will this become a trend?

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

In this episode, BT digital editor Chris Lim hosts senior correspondent Leslie Yee to discuss his article Renting can be a viable alternative to owning a private home in Singapore. It also features property analysts’ take on it. 

Highlights of the conversation:

00:56 Why explore the financial viability of renting vs owning private property and not HDB flats (includes comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Realty)

03:15 Leslie’s thought process behind his article, the simulation he adopted and response to analysts’ critique of it

05:02 The prevailing argument of personal preference vs just numbers (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)

13:30 As demographic trends change, might renting vs owning a private property become one as well? (includes comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield)

Read Leslie’s article:

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/renting-can-be-a-viable-alternative-to-owning-a-private-home-in-singapore

Produced by: Chris Lim, Ernest Luis, Lee Kim Siang & Howie Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.
In this episode, BT digital editor Chris Lim hosts senior correspondent Leslie Yee to discuss his article Renting can be a viable alternative to owning a private home in Singapore. It also features property analysts&rsquo; take on it.&nbsp;
Highlights of the conversation:
00:56 Why explore the financial viability of renting vs owning private property and not HDB flats (includes comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Realty)
03:15 Leslie&rsquo;s thought process behind his article, the simulation he adopted and response to analysts&rsquo; critique of it
05:02 The prevailing argument of personal preference vs just numbers (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)
13:30 As demographic trends change, might renting vs owning a private property become one as well? (includes comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research Singapore, Cushman &amp; Wakefield)
Read Leslie&rsquo;s article:
<a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/renting-can-be-a-viable-alternative-to-owning-a-private-home-in-singapore">https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/renting-can-be-a-viable-alternative-to-owning-a-private-home-in-singapore</a>
Produced by: Chris Lim, Ernest Luis, Lee Kim Siang &amp; Howie Lim
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Hadyu Rahim
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Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg
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Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.&nbsp;
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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market, WealthBT, PropertyBT and sponsored series.

Follow these series on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, or Google Home smart speaker devices.

Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market, WealthBT, PropertyBT and sponsored series.
Follow these series on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, or Google Home smart speaker devices.
Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

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The Business Times Podcast channel showcases content presented by some of the newsroom's most respected correspondents in markets, wealth management and current affairs.

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Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

The Business Times Podcast channel showcases content presented by some of the newsroom's most respected correspondents in markets, wealth management and current affairs.
Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts
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