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Hi,

I am looking to invest about 500K into the commercial property market. I am a foreigner and the purpose of investment is to earn passive income.

As a foreigner, I am new to the commercial property market in Singapore. Amongst such new things is Freehold/Leasehold. Most of the commercial properties appear to have 99 Years or Less Leasehold.

1. Is it advisable to enter into a new project as a first buyer? [or]
2. Buy the resale.

If it is a leasehold property, this question may not matter much. But with the limitation of property age and tenure expiry, how does that impact the buyer if a resale property is purchased?

What are the recommended Entry & Exit Strategies one should be adopting with new & resale properties?

Any advice is appreciated.
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My Answer with regards to your Question:

Investing in commercial property in Singapore as a foreigner involves careful consideration and planning. Here are some factors to consider when deciding between a new project and a resale property, as well as recommended entry and exit strategies:

New Project vs. Resale Property:

New Project:

Advantages:

Modern Features: New projects often come with modern amenities and features.

Customization: Depending on the stage of development, you may have customization options.

Considerations:

Risks: New projects carry development risks, and completion timelines may be subject to delays.

Initial Yield: It might take time for the property to generate rental income.

Resale Property:

Advantages:

Immediate Income: Resale properties often generate rental income immediately.

Established Location: You can assess the property's performance and location history.

Considerations:

Aging Infrastructure: Older properties may require more maintenance.

Limited Customization: Limited ability to customize compared to a new project.

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Hi Praveen,

I have to be upfront, $500k to invest in Singapore is quite unlikely to grant you a good investment unit, and mostly involves leasehold industrial units with about 20 odd years lease balance where you rent out the premises to gain the monthly rental returns over this period of time. There is very little resalability for such properties unless prospective buyers are purchasing for own use, especially for neighbouring units who are looking to expand their operations within the same premises.

There could be other investment options that are available for considerations outside real estate. Simply put it, even though I am doing business within the real estate sector, I do not wish to encourage you to put in your money into somewhere that is not going to generate that returns if you have alternatives that can do better.

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    Hello Geryl,

    Appreciate your response and feedback. That’s really helpful. Will take your advice.

    Thank you.

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