#161 Oil Prices, New Launches & The Property Moves That Still Make Sense

George Peng (Associate Investment Strategy Director), Ong Yu Rong (Associate Senior Investment Director), and Felicia Cai (Associate Senior Consultant) unpack how rising oil prices, global uncertainty, and shifting buyer sentiment could shape Singapore’s property market in the months ahead. From the real impact of negative macro news on prices, to how buyers should think about OCR launches, CCR relativity, and cut-off entry points, the conversation centres on the decisions that carry real weight.

The team also breaks down why entry pricing still matters, how to assess launch opportunities like Bayshore and Vela Bay, and what makes a property strategy resilient when conditions turn less predictable. Rounding things off are practical golden nuggets on buying for own stay versus investment, weighing small landed homes against condos, and why a neutral consultant can help keep emotions in check when the right unit appears.

00:00 Intro
00:49 Analysis of upcoming launches
05:32 Advice for property buyers
10:09 Economic factors and market resilience
11:36 Impact of cooling measures
13:48 Strategic positioning and safe havens
19:26 Investment considerations and entry pricing
21:18 Small landed properties vs condos
24:46 Penthouse vs landed living
26:30 Golden Nuggets
32:51 Life balance and international perspectives
37:33 Global arbitrage and equity loans