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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

Finance

SG’s Commercial Property Growth 2025

Singapore’s commercial property market remains a beacon of resilience, driven by economic stability, government support, and evolving investor preferences. As the world navigates economic uncertainties, Singapore continues to attract capital, reinforcing its status as a top-tier investment destination. Resilience Amidst Global Challenges “As a global financial hub with political stability and pro-business policies, Singapore continues to attract capital despite shifting market dynamics,” said Kristin Thorsteins, co-founder and managing partner at Portman Investment Pte Ltd and chairperson for the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) judging panel. Expanding Beyond Traditional Commercial Assets A key driver of continued investment is diversification beyond traditional

March 18, 2025 No Comments

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Singapore’s Investment Sales Growth: Key Drivers

Investment Sales Growth in Singapore: A 10-20% Surge Expected in 2025 Singapore’s investment sales are projected to grow by 10-20% in 2025, according to PropertyNewsAsia. This increase is driven by strong demand for industrial, residential, and retail properties. The robust performance of these sectors has made Singapore an attractive destination for both local and foreign investors. Experts from Colliers and Cushman & Wakefield highlight key trends fueling this optimism. High occupancy rates and rising rents, particularly in suburban malls, continue to attract investors. Industrial properties remain a lucrative option due to steady demand and favorable returns. Meanwhile, the residential sector

February 20, 2025 No Comments

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Why these are the top spots to buy property in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia has emerged as a key asset location with superior long-term growth prospects, thanks to the region’s economic potential and pandemic management. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA. It manages to ooze exotic multi-ethnic appeal while offering the facilities, infrastructures, and comforts of a world-class modern metropolitan centre, having transitioned from a modest, thatched-roof tin-mining town in the mid-1800s to a well-connected high-tech city today. Internationally acclaimed restaurants coexist with hawker centres, and quaint old shophouses and ancient colonial structures provide a contrast to the gleaming towers and modern condominiums. BANGKOK, THAILAND. Bangkok sustains much of its originality and charm despite its

February 26, 2024 No Comments

Finance

Asian cities dominate GFCI 29

New York, London, and Shanghai maintain the top 3 spots followed by Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, and Shenzhen The world’s financial systems are starting to stabilise with vaccines being rolled out on a daily basis and things are going back to normal. The pandemic had a significant impact on financial markets and this is reflected in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) where Asian cities dominated the rankings. Of the top 10 financial centres, only Frankfurt’s rating improved by 12 points, while the other hubs dipped in ratings. Overall, the index scores are lower compared to 2019, but the average

February 12, 2024 No Comments

Hong Kong News

JLL: APAC commercial property transaction volumes to improve by 15-20% in 2021

The pandemic accelerated industry trends and revealed an exciting ‘opportunity in obsolescence’ in Asia’s commercial property sector As we enter the second year since the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc in the world, we are now starting to see some positive light. Outlook for commercial property in Asia is improving as industries stabilise and growth areas prop up demand for office spaces. Traditional sectors like finance and service were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but this may not be fully attributed to the virus. Talking to Bloomberg Markets Asia, JLL APAC CEO Anthony Couse said that the pandemic only accelerated

February 11, 2024 No Comments

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Cooling measures likely as Singapore house prices continue to rise

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), on 1 April, had released the data on rates of private homes in Singapore. It highlighted that the prices increased by 2.9% in the first quarter of 2021 when compared to Q4 of 2020. Before the real estate curbs were laid in July 2018, the property prices increased by 3.4% in the second quarter of that year. This year’s rise is said to be the sharpest quarterly surge since then. This estimate has been compiled by analysts based on the stamp duty payment transaction prices given in contracts. It also factors the data obtained from

February 2, 2024 No Comments

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UK commercial properties attract Singapore investors anew

Singaporean property investors pivot to UK commercial properties amid rising house prices UK landlords have suffered major blows during the pandemic due to the government-imposed rent holiday implemented to protect tenants. One in seven tenants is currently behind on rent which leaves landlords in limbo. And with the new lockdown, the tenant eviction ban has been extended until spring. The rent holiday is not the only stressor for residential landlords. Rental prices in London have also declined as people move out of the city in favour of bigger, greener spaces in the suburbs. Factoring in the current rising house prices in the

January 30, 2024 No Comments

Hong Kong News

Asian buyers show strong investor appetite for London properties despite Brexit

With the latest reports suggesting that one in every 30 Londoners is COVID-19 positive, the situation seems to be getting dire. Mayor Sadiq Khan has even gone on record to say that the virus’s spread is “out of control” at a time when Britain has moved to the top of the European charts in the number of deaths category. Another problem weighing on London is the impact of Brexit on the city’s real estate markets. Despite Boris Johnson inking an 11th-hour agreement to avoid what seemed to be an imminent no-deal Brexit, many companies in the capital have already picked up their

January 29, 2024 No Comments

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Investors scoop up luxury properties amid boom in branded real estate in Southeast Asia

Branded residential schemes are propping up the real estate sector across Southeast Asia as brand association boosts buyer confidence in construction quality and amenity offers Luxury hotel chains like Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton promise five-star living for investors with capital to spare. There are currently 500 branded residential property schemes worldwide and Savills research shows this residential sector boasts a 170 per cent growth over 10 years. With 100 new schemes in the horizon, property gurus share an optimistic outlook despite the current recession brought on by the pandemic. Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines account for the majority of branded

January 26, 2024 No Comments