Freehold vs Leasehold: Which Property Should You Go For in Singapore? | DollarsAndSense Podcast Ep33

Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions for Singaporeans and one debate always comes up: Should you buy freehold or leasehold? In this episode of the DollarsAndSense Podcast, we dive into the trade-offs, insights, and real-life stories behind freehold and leasehold properties. From why some leasehold condos outperform freehold, to the risks of older developments, en bloc potential, and how landlords and homeowners should think differently, and uncover what really matters when choosing your next home. 00:00 – Introduction: Freehold vs Leasehold in Singapore 00:37 – Why location changes property value (Bukit Timah & East Coast examples) 02:00 – Do new leasehold condos give better returns? 05:00 – Case study: Changi Court (freehold) vs Casa Merah (leasehold) 07:30 – Regret or reality: When amenities matter more than tenure 08:50 – En bloc potential: Why older condos still fetch strong prices 10:30 – Will freehold become more valuable as supply shrinks? 12:00 – The hidden risks of ageing developments 13:30 – For landlords: Why leasehold might actually make more sense 15:00 – Freehold as a legacy asset (Good Class Bungalows & beyond) 15:50 – The Bala Curve explained: Leasehold vs freehold value over time 17:30 – Landed property: Why buyers strongly prefer freehold 19:30 – Cluster housing & en bloc dynamics Read also:https://dollarsandsense.sg/freehold-v... Follow us on our socials: Facebook:   / dollarsandsensesg   Telegram: https://t.me/dollarsandsense Instagram:   / dnssingapore   Listen to our podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XkfHXO... Don’t forget to subscribe to our e-newsletter to receive the latest updates from us: http://bit.ly/DNSxEnewsletter