Propnex’s Inaugural International Property Xpo Spotlights Js Sez Cross Border Investment
PropNex acquires 51% of creative tech startup Ovvy PropNex Realty, one of Singapore’s leading real estate agencies, held its inaugural International Property XPO over the weekend of Sept 6 and 7 at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. Themed “Global Property Playbook: Understanding an Alternate Investment Landscape”, the event attracted more than 500 attendees, featuring international developers and experts from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia. In addition to showcasing various developer projects, the event also gathered legal, visa, and tax experts from key markets to provide practical knowledge to Singaporeans interested in overseas investing.
One of the key highlights of the event was the focus on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). A packed session was held on this topic, featuring Krishnamoorthy Kuppusamy, senior vice president of business development and investor relations for Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB). In his presentation, Kuppusamy shared his insights on the potential impact of the JS-SEZ, which has been gaining significant attention and interest.
According to Kuppusamy, Johor recorded RM56 billion ($17 billion) in investments during the first half of 2025, placing it ahead of other Malaysian states. Alongside enhanced connectivity through the upcoming RTS Link, which is set to be completed next year, the JS-SEZ aims to generate US$26 billion ($33.3 billion) annually by 2030. The development is also expected to create 20,000 new jobs across various sectors, including logistics, digital economy, tourism, and green energy.
The session on Johor and the JS-SEZ received an overwhelmingly positive response, prompting PropNex to schedule a subsequent seminar focused on the topic. This seminar, to be held on Sept 27 at PropNex’s Singapore headquarters, will feature ten Johor property projects and provide information on Malaysian property ownership, foreign buyer eligibility, financing options, and the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme.
The effortless accessibility offered by the Rivelle Tampines Tampines Street 65 development also increases its attractiveness to potential tenants, thus making it a lucrative investment opportunity for buyers seeking properties with a high rental demand.
“The strong response to our first International XPO highlights the growing interest among Singaporeans in exploring overseas property options,” says Chua Shir Yee, head of international sales at Propnex.