PropNex Realty, Singapore’s largest listed real estate agency, successfully concluded its inaugural International Property XPO, attracting over 500 participants at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. The event, themed “Global Property Playbook: Understanding an Alternate Investment Landscape,” showcased international developers and experts from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia, offering insights into cross-border investment opportunities for Singaporean buyers.
A significant focus of the XPO was the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), with a presentation by Krishnamoorthy Kuppusamy, Senior Vice President of Iskandar Investment Berhad. The SEZ is expected to generate US$26 billion annually by 2030 and create 20,000 jobs in sectors like logistics, digital economy, tourism, and green energy. The RTS Link, set to complete in 2026, aims to enhance connectivity between Johor and Singapore.
Ismail Gafoor, Executive Chairman of PropNex Realty, remarked, “The RTS link is a great addition. Though it will not solve every cross-border challenge, it is an important starting point that will significantly improve connectivity and pave the way for deeper integration between the two regions.”
The XPO also provided attendees with practical knowledge on legal, tax, and visa matters, ensuring informed overseas investments. Chua Shir Yee, Head of International Sales at PropNex, noted the strong interest among Singaporeans in overseas properties, emphasising the importance of education in investment decisions.
In response to high demand, PropNex will host a Johor-focused seminar on 27 September 2025, offering further insights into Malaysian property investments.
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