Course

[05 Aug 26] Real Estate Economics

OVERVIEW    

This course applies contemporary economic thinking and research to explain real estate market fundamentals, providing developers with knowledge to understand demand and supply determinants of the property market. It analyzes how real estate markets interact with other asset markets, capital markets, and the broader economy, combining theory with empirical evidence.

Participants gain analytical skills to assess market conditions, identify profitable opportunities, and navigate economic forces shaping Singapore's property landscape for strategic planning and investment decisions.

TOPICS COVERED

• Real estate economics fundamentals
• The relationship between urban policies and economic principles
• Case Studies of Integrated developments: synthesizing market analyses across real estate sub markets
• Evaluating the economic impact of place-making initiatives

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Master real estate economics principles to identify profitable market opportunities
• Understand how economic policies impact development strategies and investment decisions
• Develop advanced market analysis skills to evaluate development potential and risk
• Navigate complex business decisions with confidence using economic frameworks and data-driven insights

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Real estate investment managers and fund directors
• Asset managers overseeing property portfolios
• Strategic planning professionals in real estate firms
• Business development managers in property companies
• Real estate entrepreneurs and startup founders
•  Investment analysts specializing in property markets

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

Professor Sky Kiat Ying Seah, Department of Real Estate, National University of Singapore.

Dr Sky Kiat Ying Seah is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School. Sky received her PhD in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Sky’s research interests range from racial differences in housing markets and social capital investment to studying institutional investment in real estate. Her work has been published in Regional Science and Urban Economics, Economics Letters, Urban Studies, and Real Estate Economics. An award-winning educator, Sky teaches courses in urban economics and real estate investment. She was awarded the National Day Commendation Award and Long-Service Award in 2025.

She currently serves as a board member of the Asian Real Estate Society, is member of the Professional Development Committee at the Council of Estate Agencies, and is an Honorary Academic Advisor of the Institute of Estate Agents.  Before NUS, she was a senior officer at JTC Corporation, served as Secretary of the accreditation committee of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers, and consulted at the Office of the Chief Economist of Freddie Mac, USA. 

Up till June 2024, Sky was the Academic Director of the Master of Science in Real Estate programme. She acted as the Deputy Head of the Real Estate department at the NUS School of Design and Environment from 2017 to 2021.

Terms & Conditions

Request for withdrawal must be made in writing. We encourage particpants to nominate a replacement for the session. Refund requests are subject to approval on the following conditions: 

• Requests sent in at least 2 weeks before commencement: 50% of course fee refunded.
• Requests sent in less than 2 weeks before commencement: No refund, full course fee payable.

Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS)

190 Clemenceau Avenue, #07-01 Singapore Shopping Centre, Singapore 239924

Tel: 6336 6655   Email: redas_secretariat@redas.com   URL : www.redas.com

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