S1E40: Million-dollar HDBs: Is housing in Singapore still affordable? PropertyBT

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. 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: 01:10 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? Read Leslie’s articles: 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 --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee ([email protected]) With Eugene Lim, key executive officer, ERA Singapore  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 --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.