Investing in property in Singapore has been a popular choice for retirement planning due to the rental income and capital appreciation it can provide over the long term. However, it's important to recognize that past trends and government policies do not necessarily guarantee future performance. An analogy that can be used is that of a kettle whistle. When the pressure in the kettle gets too high, the whistle sounds, and the heat is lowered to prevent the water from boiling over. However, over time, more energy is added to the kettle, and it will boil again. This is similar to how government cooling measures can temporarily slow down the real estate market, but economic conditions, population growth, and consumer preferences can impact the market over the long term. Personal experiences with property investment can vary. For instance, I have an investment property that I purchased more than a decade ago when the government introduced curbs. I...