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China's property market, a mainstay of the world's second-largest economy, has started to suffer a downturn that could have a knock-on effect on global trade in commodities, analysts warn.Housebuying demand has fallen across China after authorities, fearing a property bubble, banned second home purchases in places including Beijing, increased minimum down payments and trialled property taxes in some cities.At the same time, property developers have been hit by a lack of funds after the government hiked interest rates and restricted bank lending to rein in surging inflation and bring real estate prices into line. I think foreign buyers has somewhat provides a strong on the local property market, how will the China's property market situation there play-out here. No concern and no impact? appreciate your expert opinion. Thank you.
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Hi Chua,

I agree with Zhiwei, currently, my clients from overseas who are STILL buying properties in singapore now are based on a few reasons.

1. Stability in country/timely intervention from govt
2. Singapore growing as a financial hub
3. Low interest rates
4. To obtain PR status, children (school)
5. They are looking at stable alternatives to park their funds besides shares.

My investor once told me that, even though he had made 100% returns from their investments in shares and equities. He is pouring his funds in the the property market now because he feel that it is more stable and hopes to ride out the volatility of the market outside. He chose Singapore due to some of the reasons stated above and although he never stated that he will make lots of money from his property investment in Singapore, he did state that he believe that Singapore property market quote: "will not fall in times to come". I think he is referring to the long term.

Anyway, even if the scenario happens where tons of PRCs come to Singapore to park their funds here, I think the govt will intervene again if the property prices escalate out of control. Thats good, because stability is what we want, not a sudden surge in prices. Take a look at today's newspaper in Money section, you will already see that Singapore is quite a good choice for investors.

Cheers.

Ken Tan
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