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Why Did Asia-Pacific Commercial Property Investment Surge 68% in 2025?

Asia-Pacific Property Boom Defies Global Headwinds In a year marked by global economic uncertainty, the Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a surprising bright spot for commercial real estate. According to Knight Frank’s latest report, total investment in commercial property across the region hit a record US$638 billion, a staggering 68% year-on-year increase. This sharp rebound reflects a powerful mix of resilient economies, revived cross-border capital flows, and investor appetite for long-term value assets in high-growth markets such as Singapore, Japan, and Australia. Strong Economic Fundamentals Support Investor Confidence The surge in investment was fueled by robust economic performance across Asia’s

November 4, 2025 No Comments

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Why Is Vietnam One of Asia’s Most Attractive Real Estate Markets?

Introduction The real estate sector in Vietnam is taking centre stage in Asia’s investment landscape. According to the latest report by JLL, titled “Vietnam Property Market Outlook 2025: A New Chapter in Economic Growth,” crowding in investor sentiment, expanding infrastructure, and favourable policy changes are driving momentum across major asset categories. Macroeconomic & Investment Drivers In 2024, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached US$25.4 billion, up 9.4% year-on-year. This influx of capital is underpinned by a young, dynamic workforce, improving infrastructure, and an increasingly sophisticated investor base. Lower borrowing costs and rising investor confidence are now opening the door

October 31, 2025 No Comments

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Is Miami’s Bold Design Driving Asia’s Architecture Shift?

Introduction Miami’s Arquitectonica—famed for the iconic Atlantis Condominium—has become a driving force in Asia’s architectural evolution. Their bold designs are transforming skylines. They are also influencing how real estate develops across the region. Arquitectonica’s Origins in Miami Arquitectonica was founded by Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Laurinda Spear. The firm first gained international fame with the Atlantis Condominium. With its pastel colors, exposed staircases, and five-floor cut-out, the building defined a new era of postmodern architecture. From Miami to Asia: A Bold Design Philosophy Today, the firm’s fearless design ethos shapes projects across Asia. From Singapore to Manila, Arquitectonica introduces daring geometry

August 21, 2025 No Comments

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Global Branded Residences Launches in Asia Pacific

Global Branded Residences Enters Booming Asia-Pacific Market Singapore – Global Branded Residences (GBR), a top global advisory firm, has officially launched its operations in Asia Pacific. This strategic move comes as the region’s luxury real estate market booms. In fact, APAC is now poised to equal North America as the world’s largest market for branded residences. The branded residences sector is seeing explosive growth. Over 900 new projects are expected globally in the next five to six years. Consequently, this will more than double the current market of just over 780 projects worldwide. According to GBR data, the Asia-Pacific region

August 7, 2025 No Comments

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India’s Luxury Housing Boom Widens Homeownership Gap

India’s Luxury Housing Boom Widens Homeownership Gap India’s real estate sector is booming, but not everyone is celebrating. A growing trend among major developers is pushing the market further into the luxury space—leaving millions of middle-class and first-time homebuyers behind. Over the past two years, top Indian developers like DLF and Godrej Properties have shifted focus toward high-end residential projects. These premium homes, often priced above 20 million rupees (USD 240,000), are increasingly dominating new launches in urban centers such as Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Bengaluru. Record Profits, Rising Prices This shift has brought record profits for developers. In Q1

July 28, 2025 No Comments

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India’s Property Boom in 2025

India’s Property Boom: No Real Replacement for China Yet India’s real estate market is riding a powerful wave of optimism. Foreign investors, global developers, and institutional funds are increasingly eyeing the subcontinent, enticed by strong GDP growth, urbanisation, and booming housing demand. Yet, experts caution that even amid this surge, India cannot fully substitute for China in Asia’s real estate and manufacturing supply chain landscape. Foreign Capital Flows In Recent reports show India’s real estate sector attracting significant foreign direct investment (FDI), with several global funds committing billions into office spaces, logistics parks, and housing projects. This influx signals confidence

July 1, 2025 No Comments

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Lombok Property Boom: Hospitality Projects Surge

Shifting foundations of Lombok’s property market Over the past two decades, Lombok has undergone a quiet yet powerful real estate transformation, fueled primarily by the twin engines of tourism and hospitality. What began as a speculative land-grab by foreign investors has now matured into a market defined by integrated, hospitality-managed communities and turnkey investment properties. From Raw Land to Resort-Backed Living In the early 2000s, Lombok attracted attention from foreign developers who focused on acquiring large tracts of raw land. These were then subdivided into serviced plots within planned communities, appealing to buyers interested in building their own private villas

May 27, 2025 No Comments

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Jakarta to Add 5,000 New Apartment Units by 2027

Jakarta to Add 5,000 New Apartment Units by 2027Over Half Will Be Ready in 2025, with South Jakarta Leading the Way Jakarta’s apartment market is entering a fresh growth phase. Nearly 5,000 new units are set for completion by 2027. According to Colliers’ Q1 2025 residential property report, developers are shifting away from launching new projects. Instead, they are focusing on completing and selling existing stock. This change aligns with the Indonesian government’s move to extend VAT incentives through the end of 2025. These incentives mainly benefit completed units, making them more attractive to buyers. Developers Shift Focus to Project

May 14, 2025 No Comments

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China’s New Home Prices Stabilize in March 2025

China’s New Home Prices Stabilize in March 2025 China’s property market may be showing the first signs of stabilizing after years of turbulence. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), new home prices across 70 major cities remained unchanged in March 2025 on a month-on-month basis. This follows a 0.1% dip in February and offers a glimmer of hope that the sector may be bottoming out after years of decline. Year-on-Year Figures Still in the Red Despite the flat monthly figures, new home prices are still down 4.5% compared to March 2024. This is a slight improvement from the

April 22, 2025 No Comments

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Singapore Property Market Shows Signs of Stabilising

Singapore Property Market Shows Signs of Stabilising, Says Desmond Lee Public and private housing prices are rising at a slower pace, with fresh supply and post-pandemic recovery supporting a more balanced market. SINGAPORE – Singapore’s housing market is beginning to show clear signs of stabilisation, according to National Development Minister Desmond Lee. Speaking at a press conference on April 15, Mr Lee attributed this trend to a significant increase in public and private housing supply and a maturing pipeline of HDB flats that will become eligible for resale after meeting their Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) from 2026 onward. Cooling Price

April 17, 2025 No Comments