Commercial property

Grade A office rents in Singapore rose 2.1% on the year, supporting office S-Reits' stronger performance in Q3.
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Positive momentum for office S-Reits as vacancy rates ease and rents climb

CICT, Suntec Reit and Keppel Reit among those that have benefited

SUSS facilities are now spread across multiple rented premises, including space from the Singapore Institute of Management campus in Clementi Road (above).

Arab Street car park site to make way for new SUSS and Islamic studies campuses

Analysts say the move will inject new life into the city centre through a more diverse use of land

The average price of retail space in the city plunged 41% as at August from a 2018 peak, according to Hong Kong government data.

Hong Kong property losses hit PE funds after US$17 billion rush

Offices, near their worst vacancy rates, tank 49% in value

PropNex said there were several notable shophouse deals that were not caveated in Q3, such as the S$21 million sale of 65 Club Street (in grey).

Shophouse sales rebound in Q3 as investor interest returns with lower financing costs

PropNex expects investment demand to remain resilient, supported by Singapore’s safe-haven appeal

Suntec City Mall's Q3 rental reversion stands at 8.6%, moderating from 21.6% in the preceding quarter.
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Q3 reporting season kicks off with growth in S-Reits’ distributions

[SINGAPORE] The latest earnings season for Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) has commenced, with seven trusts reporting their latest financial results or business updates over t...

UK banks and debt funds have reduced their loan pricing in tandem, dropping their margins against prime office loans by an average of 35 basis points and 33 basis points, respectively.

Debt fund defaults in UK real estate soar past 20%: survey

Banks have also dealt with their defaulted loan books by reducing them between 10% and 20% through refinancing and increased loan syndication

International brands such as tea shop Chagee continue to occupy high-footfall locations frequented by locals and tourists.

Well-capitalised chains holding up Singapore retail occupancy, rents, as challenges open duality in market

Retail success said to hinge on differentiation as brands vie to stand out amid rising costs and competition

The amount that S-Reits have raised so far this year exceed the S$2.9 billion recorded in 2024 and the S$1.9 billion in 2023.
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S-Reits fundraising uptrend continues in 2025, with S$4 billion raised year to date

Close to half of this year’s funds have come from the primary markets