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

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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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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)

With Prof Sing Tien Foo, provost's chair professor, Department of Real, NUS Business School

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh

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Singapore’s Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system has sparked public frustration again, especially after recent comments from Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow defending private hire car allocations.

In this episode, BT’s Derryn Wong speaks with economist Walter Theseira to unpack whether private hire cars really drive up COE prices, the bigger issues with the COE system, and what an ideal, more equitable policy could look like in future Singapore.

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With Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics, Singapore University of Social Sciences

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

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Structured notes promise yield, flexibility, and even capital protection — but are they right for your portfolio?

Host Genevieve Cua speaks with Franck Fayard from Marex to unpack how these complex instruments work, when they make sense, and what to watch out for.

From crypto-linked notes to capital protected strategies, this episode explores how structured notes can be used tactically — if you understand the trade-offs.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:52 What are structured notes

05:02 Market factors influencing note pricing

08:33 Unwinding structured notes

11:04 Crypto-linked structured notes

Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

With Franck Fayard, APAC head of Marex Financial Products, Marex Solutions

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Howie Lim

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IFAs play a big role in take-private offers, but their work is often criticised by investors. Senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at what they have done right and wrong in deals involving Sinarmas Land, Dyna-Mac and Great Eastern.

Highlights of the podcast:

03:28 Major shareholders versus minorities

06:04 Lowball offers draw heightened scrutiny

10:15 Consider private market value of assets

13:30 Hew to the thinking of minority investors

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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.

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:

00:49 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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With Dora Chng, residential director, GuocoLand

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Asia’s business air travel is taking off fast, and Singapore is making a bold move to stay ahead: the massive new Changi Terminal 5 (T5).

In this episode of TransportBT, host Derryn Wong chats with ATPI’s Ali Hussain about what’s fuelling the boom in the region and how T5 fits into the region’s aviation future.

Plus, they dive into how tech, tariffs, and traveller expectations are shaping Singapore’s ambitions to stay the region’s go-to air hub.

Highlights:

02:07 Asia’s business travel growth

05:01 Bright spots in Asean

06:48 Will tariffs impact travel?

08:46 Can Singapore keep up as a hub?

10:47 Will building Changi Terminal 5 pay off?

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When we hear "legacy planning," most of us think of wills, trusts, and financial assets. But what if true legacy is about much more than money?

In this episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua speaks with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, about how legacy planning is really about values, identity, and intention. From common mistakes wealthy parents make, to the power of a heartfelt letter of wishes, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what it means to leave something meaningful behind.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:08 What is legacy planning

04:47 Drafting a letter of wishes

07:46 Common mistakes of wealthy parents

11:49 How parents can prepare their children for inheritance

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The rationale for Paragon Reit and FHT seeking to delist hold important lessons on the risks of investing in S-Reits, and how to ride the next upcycle. Senior correspondent Ben Paul offers his views on how investors should position themselves.

Highlights of the podcast:

03:14 Real estate requires periodic reinvestment

04:48 Higher debt costs, lower market valuations

08:46 Sponsor groups adapt to changing market

13:04 Turnaround coming; go for biggest S-Reits

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