S4EP21: The Great Pivot: A Strategic Analysis of Commercial vs. Residential Real Estate for Singapore's Smart Investor (2025-2026)

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Commercial vs. Residential: The Smart Investor's Choice in SingaporeThe Topic: With residential property crushed by ABSD and cooling measures, are smart investors now moving to commercial property (e.g., shophouses, strata-title offices)?Why it's Interesting: Commercial property is exempt from ABSD. However, it comes with its own set of rules: GST applies, financing is different (no CPF usage, lower LTV), and it's highly exposed to economic cycles.Key Research Questions: What are the real yields for commercial vs. residential? Is the "shophouse" dream a safe bet or a heritage-preservation nightmare? What is the future of the office, and is it a smart buy?

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