Author Description

Real Estate Fundamentals is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to understand the Singapore property market. From valuation and development to leasing, resale, and redevelopment, this book explains the real estate lifecycle in a clear, practical, and engaging way. Written for undergraduates, career changers, and candidates preparing for Singapore's Real Estate Salespersons (RES) examination, it combines real-world insights with essential legal, economic, and policy foundations. Conceptual graphics, examples, and a glossary of key terms make complex ideas accessible, while exam-mapping tools provide focused support for learners. With its unique integration of theory and practice, Real Estate Fundamentals highlights the major players in the industry and the forces that shape Singapore's property landscape. Backed by the authors' decades of professional and teaching experience, this book is both a practical guide and an academic reference for anyone seeking a solid grounding in real estate. Contents: About the Authors Preface What is Real Estate? (Josh Wee Chert Ng): Defining Real Estate Real Estate Compared with Land, Buildings, and Real Properties Physical, Legal, and Economic Characteristics of Real Estate Real Estate as an Asset or Service Real in the Real Estate Estate in the Real Estate Other Rights on Real Estate Other Singapore Legislation that Affects Real Estate Valuing Real Estate? (Josh Wee Chert Ng): Asset Types / Real Estate Markets Real Estate Valuations Factors Affecting Real Estate Value Other Real Estate Valuation Techniques Developing Real Estate (Primary and Redevelopment Market) (Josh Wee Chert Ng): Real Estate Development Process Real Estate Development Regulations Government Land Sales