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What nudges Asia’s aging buildings into obsolescence?

What nudges Asia’s aging buildings into obsolescence?

Outdated properties yield rents 40% lower than their newer counterparts.

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APAC retail leasing demand bolstered by rise of new energy vehicles

NEV brands are looking for space in markets such as Tokyo and Seoul.

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3 things that will drive Singapore leasing demand this year

There is increasing demand from WFH locals who want their own confined space.

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The Asia Pacific data centre market is “incredibly hot”: JLL

Three US tech giants will build hyperscale data centres in Malaysia.

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How investors can get their hands on Hong Kong’s cold storage assets

Sale-and-leaseback is amongst the fastest entry routes to invest in cold storage, says Colliers.

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Will Central Hong Kong bid farewell to luxury retailers for good?

Discount retailers are now bumping luxury shops from Central Hong Kong.

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All you need to know about the biggest Malaysian property transactions in Q1

The total value of major transactions jumped 53% to approximately US$354m.

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APAC cold storage facilities in hot demand amidst vaccine rollouts

Cold chain storage remains undersupplied in Asia on a per capita basis.

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APAC markets show ‘unrelenting’ logistics demand as firms run short of warehouse space

ESR Australia recently bought a portfolio of 45 properties for a whopping US$2.9b.

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These two APAC markets saw the highest surge in commercial property investments in Q1

Investments jumped 68% and 280% in Australia and Singapore, respectively.

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How investors, landlords can unlock US$15.3b worth of value stuck in ageing properties

Half of the properties in APAC prime locations is over 20 years old.

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Hong Kong office vacancy rate hits 15-year high as banks continue aggressive downsizing

Standard Chartered, DBS, Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale cut massive floor spaces.

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APAC data centre net absorption hits record high in 2020

Total net absorption doubled in Tokyo, Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong SAR, reaching 322 megawatts (MW).

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Global residential prices growing at their fastest rate in three years

New Zealand posted the highest annual price growth in APAC at 19%.

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APAC investment volume to rise by up to 20% this year

Thanks to growth in logistics, data centres, and multifamily investments.

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Operators, investors on the lookout for distressed hotel assets in Japan

The distressed opportunities make great entry points into Japan’s promising hospitality market.

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13 real estate themes to watch out for as Melbourne recovers post-pandemic

Stakeholders in Melbourne’s property markets have reason to be optimistic.

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