Asia-Pacific accounts for 18% of global branded residence projects, according to Knight Frank's Residence Report 2026, and Savills expects 187 new projects in the region through 2032, yet Singapore remains a small and selective market.

TL;DR

  • Knight Frank (9 September 2026) puts Asia-Pacific at 18% of global branded residence projects, live and in the pipeline, and says overseas buyers' 60% Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) is one reason Singapore has few.
  • Savills, as reported by EdgeProp on 19 August 2026, projects 187 new Asia-Pacific projects through 2032 and 29% growth for Singapore by 2032, with luxury making up 75% of Singapore's pipeline against 48% regionally.
  • The two reports use different data sets and were published weeks apart, so their figures are not directly comparable.

What is a branded residence?

A branded residence is a home in a development that carries the name and services of a hotel, fashion or lifestyle brand, such as Aman or W. Knight Frank and Savills both track them as a distinct luxury segment, and both treat Asia-Pacific as one of the main growth regions.

How big is Asia-Pacific's share of the global market?

Knight Frank's Residence Report 2026, in an article by research head Liam Bailey, says the region holds 18% of global branded residence projects, counting those already live and those in the pipeline. It adds that Vietnam has the fifth-largest branded pipeline in the world and accounts for 5% of projects globally, and that India now has around 34 branded schemes, up from fewer than seven before the pandemic. Savills' Branded Residences Asia Pacific 2026 report, as reported by EdgeProp, projects 187 new projects in the region through 2032, a 97% growth rate, and says the average Asia-Pacific brand premium rose from 23% to 29% in the last 12 months, below the 33% global average.

Why are branded residences rare in Singapore?

Knight Frank says Singapore remains a relatively selective market, quoting Christine Li, its Head of Research Asia-Pacific, and points to the 60% ABSD that overseas buyers pay as part of the reason. Savills says Singapore is the 11th-largest branded residences market in Asia-Pacific and expects 29% growth by 2032. EdgeProp reports that 75% of Singapore's branded pipeline is luxury, compared with 48% across the region. Otto Twist of Savills Singapore is quoted as saying scarcity keeps the market at the ultra-prime end.

What are Singapore branded units selling for?

Per EdgeProp's report of Savills data, three units at Aman Residences Singapore had sold at S$5,947 to S$6,501 per sq ft. At W Residences Marina View, a 683-unit project, the first phase released 100 units from S$3,230 per sq ft and, as of 18 August, 15 had been taken up at an average of S$3,117 per sq ft. Knight Frank separately says Aman's debut at The Skywaters set a new pricing record in Singapore. These are early sales figures and may change as more units are sold.

What is happening in Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia-Pacific?

Knight Frank describes Hong Kong's prime market as polarising: trophy homes are setting records, including a duplex that became the city's most expensive single residential transaction, while stronger sales volumes cluster at more accessible price points. It also says Brisbane's prime market is outpacing Sydney and Melbourne, citing Tim Forrester of Aria Property Group, who says Brisbane is increasingly buyers' first choice.

Why it matters for buyers and investors

The two reports describe fast pipeline growth in Asia-Pacific, with Savills projecting 97% growth in projects by 2032, although Savills also reports that the Middle East and North Africa grew faster over five years (187%) than Asia-Pacific (55%). Singapore combines high per-sq-ft prices with a comparatively small market, ranked 11th in the region by Savills. Readers comparing branded and conventional launches in Singapore can start with our reports on the Thomson Reserve launch (https://www.propertynewsasia.com/thomson-reserve-launches-in-q4-what-the-1-268-unit-upper-thomson-condo-means-for-singapore-buyers/) and the Q3 2026 private home price flash estimate (https://www.propertynewsasia.com/singapore-home-prices-rise-1-4-in-q3-2026-while-new-sales-halve-what-the-gap-means/). Neither report is a forecast of price gains for any individual project, and developer and agent projections are promotional in nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What share of global branded residences is in Asia-Pacific?

Knight Frank puts it at 18% of live and pipeline projects, in its Residence Report 2026.

Why does Singapore have few branded residences?

Knight Frank cites the 60% ABSD for overseas buyers as one reason and calls the market relatively selective. Savills ranks Singapore 11th in Asia-Pacific.

How much do Aman Residences Singapore units cost per sq ft?

EdgeProp reports three units sold at S$5,947 to S$6,501 per sq ft, based on Savills data.

Sources and Method

This is an original rewrite based on Knight Frank's Residence Report 2026 article by Liam Bailey, 9 September 2026 (https://www.knightfrank.com/research/article/2026/9/residence-report-2026-asia-pacific-luxury-property) and EdgeProp's report by Atiqah Mokhtar on Savills data, 19 August 2026 (https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/singapore-branded-residences-remain-luxury-stronghold-even-apac-diversifies). We read Knight Frank's summary article, not the full report, and did not read Savills' own report. The two sources are about six to ten weeks old. Quotes are attributed to the named people. This is not property, financial or legal advice.