<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:54:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.marcsingh.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Industrial Properties Deserve a Place in Your Singapore Real Estate Portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industrial properties are among the most overlooked asset classes in Singapore — yet they offer compelling fundamentals for investors seeking diversification, stable income, and exposure to real estate without the burden of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD). Here's a structured look at why industrial property deserves serious consideration in your portfolio. Manufacturing: A Key Pillar of Singapore's Economy Singapore's industrial property market moves in tandem with the broader economy,...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/why-industrial-properties-deserve-a-place-in-your-singapore-real-estate-portfolio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a12b84ca2438924d110c017</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_fcd4eaafca3d4adbb41e2d2821c89190~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Foreigner's Guide to Buying Property in Singapore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore's strong governance, political stability, and consistent long-term economic growth make it one of the most attractive real estate markets for foreign investors globally. However, purchasing property as a foreigner involves a distinct set of rules, costs, and processes that differ significantly from those faced by Singaporean and PR buyers. Who is Considered a Foreigner? A foreigner in Singapore's property context refers to individuals who are neither Singapore citizens nor permanent...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/a-foreigner-s-guide-to-buying-property-in-singapore-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a12b91fd681fe01d165b0a2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_141b6b20c020474595c89987b173e3c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore’s Government Role in Attracting Industrial Investment: Three Key Trends Shaping Singapore’s Industrial Property Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rising geopolitical tensions and conflicts in the Middle East have heightened global uncertainty, raising concerns about inflation, interest rates, and disruptions to energy and supply chains.  In this environment, Singapore is regarded as a stable place for investment, consistently attracting capital inflows and foreign investment, thereby strengthening its status as a safe haven and a global wealth centre.  Chart 1: Foreign Direct Investment in Singapore Source: Singstat, ERA Research...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/singapore-s-government-role-in-attracting-industrial-investment-three-key-trends-shaping-singapore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0496c7e8ad7aab1e5f8594</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_178fef071d0a43ee880d9f631565e818~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Kitchens: The Secret Weapon of Singapore's Fastest-Growing Food Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A central kitchen — sometimes called a commissary kitchen or production kitchen — is a dedicated, centralised food production facility where a business prepares, cooks, and packages food at scale, before distributing it to retail outlets, restaurants, delivery platforms, or wholesale customers. Rather than cooking from scratch at every individual outlet, a food brand with a central kitchen can prepare large batches of sauces, proteins, doughs, and ready-to-serve dishes in a single, controlled...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/central-kitchens-the-secret-weapon-of-singapore-s-fastest-growing-food-brands</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c6781fb04a928fedf5e94</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_e26d49aaf7cb4fc09226953ec40d041e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Food Factory — and Why Does Your F&#38;B Business Need One?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wondered how your favourite restaurant chain serves the exact same dish across 10 outlets — with the same flavour, the same portion, the same texture — every single time? The answer is almost certainly a food factory. A food factory is a purpose-built production facility specifically designed for the preparation, processing, manufacturing, packaging, and storage of food at commercial scale. Unlike a typical restaurant kitchen, a food factory is built from the ground up for volume,...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/what-is-a-food-factory-and-why-does-your-f-b-business-need-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c674dfb04a928fedf5e14</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_dc7aadf3d6a74882a1efbb776796f33e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Foreigner’s Guide to Buying Property in Singapore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore’s strong governance framework, political stability, and long-term economic growth make the city-state very appealing to foreign investors. However, purchasing property in Singapore as a foreigner involves a distinct set of rules, costs, and processes that differ from those faced by local buyers. It is critical for foreign buyers to understand these factors before signing on the dotted line.  Who is Considered a Foreigner A foreigner refers specifically to individuals who are neither...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/a-foreigner-s-guide-to-buying-property-in-singapore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a049a747848442a572f53d2</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_3eb7431ad31e4120ae2f9665821962fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore's Government Role in Attracting Industrial Investment: 3 Key Trends Shaping the Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore's industrial property market is increasingly attracting serious investor attention — and the government's role in shaping that landscape cannot be overstated. Three converging trends are driving a structural shift in how industrial real estate is perceived: from a yield-focused asset class to a balanced investment supporting both capital preservation and long-term growth. Trend 1: Singapore as a Global Safe Haven Rising geopolitical tensions have heightened global uncertainty. In...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/singapore-s-government-role-in-attracting-industrial-investment-3-key-trends-shaping-the-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a12b8e6a2438924d110c111</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_d37b6b53db814f14a0d7c24a69a8a4c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramp-Up Food Factory vs Flatted Factory in Singapore: Which One Fits Your Operations?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you run — or plan to run — a food business in Singapore, one of the most consequential infrastructure decisions you will make is choosing between a ramp-up factory and a flatted factory. Get it right and your daily operations run smoothly. Get it wrong and you pay the price in lost time, higher labour costs, and logistics headaches every single day. Here is the simple way to think about it: a ramp-up factory lets vehicles drive directly up a ramp to reach upper floors for loading and...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/ramp-up-food-factory-vs-flatted-factory-in-singapore-which-one-fits-your-operations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0cc804fb04a928fee04780</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_178fef071d0a43ee880d9f631565e818~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying a Strata Food Factory Unit in Singapore: 12 Things End-Users Must Check]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are an operator buying your first food factory unit in Singapore, the biggest risk is not the purchase price — it is buying the wrong unit and spending months and serious money fixing avoidable problems after you have already paid the option fee. Unlike a residential purchase where the main variables are location and size, a food factory unit involves a complex web of operational requirements that vary by business type, production process, vehicle type, and regulatory obligations. This...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/buying-a-strata-food-factory-unit-in-singapore-12-things-end-users-must-check</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0cc843d2a72baa2ffcb078</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_3eb7431ad31e4120ae2f9665821962fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Kallang Is a Strategic Location for Food Production and Distribution in Singapore]]></title><description><![CDATA[When food businesses evaluate production locations in Singapore, the conversation often defaults to square footage and rent per square foot. But for operators who run central kitchens, food distributors, or shift-based production facilities, location is not a real estate metric — it is an operational strategy. The question is not simply 'where is the cheapest space?' but 'where can I distribute fastest, hire most efficiently, and respond to supply chain disruptions with the least downtime?'...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/why-kallang-is-a-strategic-location-for-food-production-and-distribution-in-singapore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0cc880983c9f06161f0d32</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_e26d49aaf7cb4fc09226953ec40d041e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Future of F&#38;B May Depend More on Production Space Than Storefronts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people judge an F&#38;B brand by what they can see: the queue outside the outlet, the interior design, the menu, the social media posts, the location, the crowd. But many F&#38;B businesses are won or lost in places customers never visit — in preparation areas, central kitchens, storage rooms, dispatch zones and production facilities. They are won in the systems that allow the same product to be made properly again and again. This is becoming more important because the F&#38;B business model has...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/why-the-future-of-f-b-may-depend-more-on-production-space-than-storefronts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dac1dcb0791383ec29347</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_6061eecbb0fc42fe99d668cb7a8d0f0e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Investor Psychology Behind Food Factory Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[A food factory is not the kind of asset that usually appears in lifestyle magazines. It does not have the emotional pull of a home or the glamour of a prime retail storefront. But investors are often most attracted to things that the wider public does not immediately understand. Food production space is one of those categories. The Hidden Importance of Food Infrastructure Food production space sits behind the scenes, supporting restaurants, cafes, caterers, bakeries, cloud kitchens, food...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/the-investor-psychology-behind-food-factory-demand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dac1d9209fbd4f4f1b2bc</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_0b4d6e2dd2b244788f128dca11a84a31~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Buildings, New Concept: Reimagining Food Production at the Heart of Singapore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore's urban planning framework is precise, long-term, and unsentimental. Older industrial estates are periodically earmarked for rejuvenation — and the Kallang Industrial Estate is next in line. At its heart is Gourmet Xchange, Singapore's largest strata-titled food development. What is Gourmet Xchange? Developed by CapitaLand Development, Gourmet Xchange is a new B2 waterfront food hub located along the Kallang River. Purpose-built to support the full spectrum of food-related...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/old-buildings-new-concept-reimagining-food-production-at-the-heart-of-singapore-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a12b8c9b883334b04e72cdf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_4b00515dfa924815a1ee200f78d5b741~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Gourmet Xchange Is Not Just Selling Space. It Is Selling an Ecosystem.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most food factories are judged by practical questions: How big is the unit? What is the rent or price? What is the floor loading? Can vehicles access it? Is there enough power? Those questions still matter. But there is a more interesting question that Gourmet Xchange adds: what happens when a food facility is planned as a place, not just a building? Gourmet Xchange at 1 Kallang Way is a large strata-titled food facility with a nine-storey ramp-up food factory and a heritage terrace...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/why-gourmet-xchange-is-not-just-selling-space-it-is-selling-an-ecosystem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dac1cdd66a932def926e0</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_cc0be41b459f447eb6e86253bbcb28a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ramp-Up Access Can Matter More Than a Fancy Lobby]]></title><description><![CDATA[In many property sectors, the lobby gets the attention. Developers spend heavily on arrival experience, lighting, marble, branding walls and landscaping. These things matter in offices, hotels and luxury residences. But in a food factory, the most important design feature may be far less glamorous. It may be the ramp. Why Logistics Is Not a Small Detail Food businesses do not only need space. They need movement. Flour, oil, frozen goods, cartons, beverages, packaging, trays, machines, waste...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/why-ramp-up-access-can-matter-more-than-a-fancy-lobby</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dac1b8e0cce8d79c8608b</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_7592ffca33a94c518a39fe0bc927c2f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_798,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Central Kitchen Is Not Just a Kitchen. It Is the Control Room of an F&#38;B Brand.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every F&#38;B brand reaches a point where growth becomes uncomfortable. The first outlet works because the founder is there. The recipes are watched closely. The staff know what to do. The quality is familiar. The mistakes are contained. Then the second outlet opens. Then the third. Then catering enquiries come in. Then delivery orders increase. Suddenly, the business is no longer just selling food. It is managing production. This is when the central kitchen becomes important — not because it...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/the-central-kitchen-is-not-just-a-kitchen-it-is-the-control-room-of-an-f-b-brand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dac1b9209fbd4f4f1b2b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_ad41c460f77247078ce990d2a55d3ae6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_817,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Food Businesses Are Quietly Moving Their Kitchens Closer to the City]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a long time, food production was treated as something that belonged far away from the customer. The logic was simple: production space needed to be practical, not visible. It needed to be cheaper, larger and functional. If the kitchen was hidden in an industrial estate, that was fine. Customers did not need to see it. But the food business has changed. Today, brands move through delivery platforms, cloud kitchens, social media, catering, retail partnerships, events, central production,...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/why-food-businesses-are-quietly-moving-their-kitchens-closer-to-the-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dac1ab49b52c9450eaf46</guid><category><![CDATA[Commercial & Industrial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_7b409872591040e3971a4b414e72c1c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Property Advice Often Comes Before the Viewing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people think a property search begins with viewings. The agent sends listings, the tenant shortlists units, everyone meets on site. The decision begins there. But in commercial real estate, the best advice often comes before anyone steps into the first unit. That is because a commercial property search is not just a search for space. It is a search for fit. The Diagnostic Stage Before a viewing, a serious commercial agent should understand what the business actually needs: the use, the...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/the-best-property-advice-often-comes-before-the-viewing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dab918e0cce8d79c85f7c</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_a4e97483c896498b98118b4f6b63ccf1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rent-Free Period Is Not a Freebie. It Is a Risk Buffer.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The phrase 'rent-free period' sounds generous. It sounds like a gift — a sweetener from the landlord. But in commercial leasing, especially F&#38;B leasing, that is not the best way to think about it. A rent-free period is not really free. It is a buffer against uncertainty. Why One Month Is Often Not Enough Many landlords begin with one month rent-free because it is familiar and commercially easier to approve. For simple retail concepts, it may be sufficient. For F&#38;B operators, it is often...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/the-rent-free-period-is-not-a-freebie-it-is-a-risk-buffer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dab90dd66a932def925ea</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_0282579340cf417482224946a878dc49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_797,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living in the Central Business District is Not New — And It's Going to Get Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living in Singapore's Central Business District is nothing new — but it's about to get a lot more compelling. With URA's sustained push to transform the CBD into a live-work-play destination, an increasing number of Singaporeans are rediscovering the case for city-centre living. In 2026, there is only one new private residential launch in the CBD: Newport Residences. Why Live in the CBD? The CBD boasts 13 MRT stations across all six lines — arguably the best transit connectivity anywhere in...]]></description><link>https://www.marcsingh.com/post/living-in-the-central-business-district-is-not-new-and-it-s-going-to-get-better</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a12b8adb883334b04e72cb6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d40238_340572d17d184376abdf6a75a8c8cfe1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Singh</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>