In Focus

Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets

Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.

Singapore ranked priciest city for office fit-out in APAC

Average fit-out costs in the city reached over US$2,000 per sqm.

Subsidised resale homes draw buyers from private flats

The policy boosts turnover by pulling demand forward, not by lifting volumes long term.

APAC real estate investment hits 3-year high in late 2025

Total investments rose 8.7% in Q4, the highest level since 2022.

Smart buildings face growing cyber threats

Access control around critical infrastructure remains weak.

Seoul and Tokyo set to lead global prime housing growth in 2026

Seoul prime apartment prices are forecast to rise between 6% and 7.9%.

Singapore private home prices likely to rise about 3% in 2026

The strong link between launches and sales is expected to continue through 2027.

Asia Pacific real estate investment to rise by up to 10% in 2026

Full-year investment volumes reached US$157 billion in 2025.

Singapore housing market enters ‘Goldilocks’ phase

Analysts say the market is ‘just right,’ as price growth slows and demand holds up.

APAC back in favour as global real estate capital shifts east

Property investors in the region are expanding focus from core sectors to alternatives.

Tokyo named world’s most liveable city for tech workers

Seoul and Singapore are also amongst the top 10 cities.