Why are freehold properties preferred to leasehold properties? Given that the current median life span in Singapore stands at 81.4 years, a 99-year leasehold property, whose ownership reverts to the State after this period, offers a more than adequate home for any one generation.
But setting aside owner-occupation, if you expect your property to be an investment for wealth preservation or a legacy for future generations, then a freehold home, which allows you to hold the property in perpetuity, makes more economic sense. ....more