Sabana Reit in uncharted territory: BT Mark to Market (Ep 34)
Disgruntled minority unitholders have voted for Sabana Reit to embark on an unprecedented internalisation of its management function. Should investors jump in, or run for cover? What does it mean for ...
13 Aug 202317min
Strike real estate gold by living near popular schools? PropertyBT (Ep 21)
Why do buyers pay a premium to live near popular primary schools? What is rental demand like for homes near popular schools? But a school can relocate, and that can hurt home values in the vicinity. U...
26 Jul 202318min
Market impacts of scarcity and how to position yourself: WealthBT (Ep 28)
Amid market volatility, it helps to distinguish between market noise and major trends. Scarcity of resources, labour and trust is already evident and will continue to drive markets. What are the impac...
23 Jul 202316min
Great Eastern’s great potential: BT Mark to Market (Ep 33)
OCBC’s recent purchase of more Great Eastern shares has further narrowed the insurer’s public spread and increased the risk of it eventually being suspended from trading. But Great Eastern undervalued...
9 Jul 202318min
Best-kept secret to multi-generational wealth: WealthBT (Ep 27)
Why do wealthy families grapple with the challenges of how to enhance their wealth for generations and still keep close family ties? Families who have figured out the purpose of their wealth and their...
25 Jun 202317min
Is it worth paying a premium for a new private home? PropertyBT (Ep 20)
With high interest rates, does it make more sense to buy a new uncompleted home instead of a completed resale home? Examine the pros and cons of buying new versus resale. Is maxing out the use of CPF ...
21 Jun 202319min
Is Manulife US Reit a bargain? BT Mark to Market (Ep 32)
Manulife US Reit is trading at a historical yield of 28 per cent and an appalling 70 per cent discount to its book value. Is it a bargain for investors? Or, is it a value trap? What will it take to re...
11 Jun 202316min
Foreigners’ love for Singapore property: PropertyBT (Ep 19)
Why are foreigners keen on Singapore property? Transaction costs can be high for homes and yields may be low. But Singapore is a safe haven and the currency is strong. Might more foreign interest show...
24 Mai 202319min
