Analysts predict latest property curbs won't badly hurt Singapore market

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DBS said they think the latest move would not have a large impact on the property market, rather on those who have a more highly leveraged balance sheet, and push buyers to look at smaller units to lower financing capacity to meet the revised TDSR.

They also said that in general, household balance sheets have remained healthy with a liability to asset ratio of 16% as at 2Q12.

"Our current projection is for a 20% drop in volume demand this year with prices remaining relatively unchanged at -5% yoy and we are maintaining this view. 5MTD primary home sales ex-ECs are 23% lower yoy, largely in line with projections," OCBC said.

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