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Saturday, June 2, 2007

High property prices in Singapore

I worry about the escalating property prices in Singapore.

Although it started with the properties in the prime districts, it has moved to the fringe districts. It will raise the prices of HDB properties in due course.

The increase in property values will not benefit owners who have a single property. They cannot realise the gain as they have to buy another property at a higher price, unless they choose to downgrade to a smaller property.

The higher prices will be a burden to the younger generation. They will find it more expensive to afford a property.

It is better for Singapore, if the property prices are kept at a modest level, and not allowed to escalate out of control.

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