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Singapore property investment volume hits S$9.17b in H1 2021
Singapore property investment volume hits S$9.17b in H1 2021
Residential and industrial transactions boosted investments in Q2.
Watch out for smart warehouses in Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines
The warehouse automation market is expected to surpass US$30 billion by 2026.
Hong Kong retail undergoing more “drastic transformation”: Knight Frank
Banks are now occupying large duplex stores.
Singapore HDB resale prices reach highest YoY growth since 2011
HDB resale prices rose 10.8% in Q2 2021.
Seoul sees robust office space demand from tech occupiers
Firms may consider Seongsu-dong, Guro and Gwacheon as new locations for expansion.
Hong Kong home sales dip 3.3% to 7,084 units in May
Blame it on the fewer transactions in the secondary market.
What Vietnam’s rising home price-to-income ratio means for developers
The low interest rates are creating an illusion of affordability.
Singapore home prices inch up 0.9% despite high-end project launches in Q2
Growth slowed from the 3.3% increase recorded in the previous quarter.
Hong Kong records positive office absorption for the first time since 2019
Overall net absorption was 116,300 sq ft in May.
Why tech firms in India should consider North Bengaluru for expansion
Its proximity to the airport is a huge plus.
Melbourne retail completions to stay at historically low levels till 2025
Completion levels are expected to drop 38% in 2021.
Tech firms to account for up to 25% of APAC office leasing demand over the next five years
Beijing, Shanghai, Bengaluru, Shenzhen and Singapore are the top 5 technology centres in the region.
Here are the winners at the Real Estate Asia Awards 2021
Winners will be awarded via virtual awards presentation on 2-9 July.
Tokyo’s office capital values drop for fourth consecutive quarter
Capital values decreased 3.1% in 1Q21.
Is the worst finally over for Singapore office rents?
Rents are estimated to have risen 1.2% in Q2, the first ever increase since the pandemic hit.
7 in 10 APAC firms willing to pay more to rent a green building
Corporate occupiers currently pay a 7-10% rental premium in green buildings.
Manila retail vacancy rate reaches 15-year high of 7% as store closures persist
This is the highest recorded vacancy rate since 2006.