| Known for it's efficient business environment, competitive tax structures, socio-political stability, transparency, world-class healthcare and education services, and lifestyle attractions, Singapore is turning into the Switzerland of the East and a global city attracting the talented and the wealthy from around the world. With its track record of sound economic management and new initiatives being implemented such as the first Formula One night race in the world and two casino resorts, many economists have projected that the country will continue to enjoy good growth for the next five years. Reputed as one of the most secured and attractive property investment options in the market today, Singapore offers attractive real estate capital gains and yield potentials over the medium and long term. The country’s sound political and legal systems also make Singapore real estate a good investment asset for wealth preservation and accumulation. Global investors leveraging on Asia’s growth tend to secure a stake or foothold in Singapore, either in the form of a regional office or a quality real estate asset to balance their portfolio of high risks assets in the emerging markets of Asia. As wealth accumulates in Asia’s emerging markets such as India and China, Singapore has become the favoured second home for the new rich. High net- worth individuals from around the globe, especially from Asia’s emerging market powerhouses, are sending their children to study in Singapore and have invested in real estate in the country. Global talents are also making Singapore their home, attracted by the wealth of opportunities and quality of life the city-state offers. Investors in Singapore’s real estate are actually leveraging on Singapore's transformation and growth into a truly global city, and its track record of good economic, social and political management. Singapore real estate is a gem of an investment, a high quality asset with good upside potential for the strategic investor. |