Field notes from
the C&I market.

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Why Some Commercial Properties Have Higher Yields Than Others

A higher rental yield can look attractive, but what is actually driving it? Here's why I look beyond the percentage to understand the tenant, lease, location, rental sustainability and eventual exit.

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Freehold vs Leasehold Commercial Property What Actually Matters

Freehold sounds better. But does it always make sense to pay more for it? Here's how I look at tenure, remaining lease, rental yield, investment horizon and exit when comparing commercial properties.

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Why Strata Commercial Units in the CBD Are Becoming Harder to Find

You can find plenty of commercial property in Singapore. But finding a strata commercial unit for sale in a prime CBD location is a different story.

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How to Build a Commercial Property Investment Strategy in Singapore

Before you start searching for a commercial property, know what you are actually looking for. Seven steps to build your strategy, from objective, capital and property type to requirements, numbers, risk and exit.

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How to Compare Two Commercial Properties When the Yields Are Different

The property with the higher yield is not always the better investment. Seven things to compare beyond the headline yield, from price, tenant and lease to location, capital and exit.

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How to Evaluate a Commercial Property Tenant Before You Buy

The tenant is paying the rent today, but can that income continue tomorrow? Seven things to understand about a tenant, the lease and the replacement tenant pool before you buy.

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7 Costly Mistakes First Time Commercial Property Investors Make

A property can look like a great deal and still be a costly one. Seven mistakes first-time commercial property investors make, and what to weigh before you commit.

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7 Things I Check Before Recommending a Commercial Property

Price and headline yield are only the start. Seven checks that reveal the income, risk, suitability and resale story behind a commercial property.

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Freehold vs Leasehold: Is Freehold Really the Better Investment?

Freehold property has a natural appeal, but does it automatically make the better investment? The answer comes down to price, yield, tenure and what you are actually paying for.

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Office vs Retail vs Industrial: Which Commercial Property Is Right for You?

Different tenants, locations, capital needs and risks — how to decide which commercial property type actually fits your objective.

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How Much Cash Do You Really Need to Buy Commercial Property in Singapore?

CPF can't be used, financing rules differ and the upfront costs go well beyond the purchase price — what to budget before you start searching.

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Is a 5% Commercial Property Yield Really 5%? What Every Investor Should Know

Gross yield, net yield, hidden costs and tenant quality — why a 5% advertised return may not be what it seems.

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7 TOP Reasons Investors Choose Commercial Property Over Residential in Singapore

Higher yields, no ABSD, longer leases and a larger tenant pool — why experienced investors diversify from residential into commercial real estate.

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Navigating Industrial Leasing in Singapore

B1 vs B2, JTC approvals, permitted use and rental benchmarks — a practical guide for tenants sizing up their first industrial lease.

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The Rise of Food Factories

Central kitchens and food factories are absorbing industrial supply fast. What's driving the demand — and what operators should look for.

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Shophouse Leasing & Investment: 10 Essential Questions

Ground floor shophouses look charming, but the wrong lease can turn charm into a costly headache. Here are the questions tenants, landlords and investors should ask before committing.