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Stronger Singdollar makes ‘long Singapore property, short overseas property’ strategy compelling

Local currency strength can erode overseas property returns, while foreign purchases of Singapore real estate may gather momentum

Terry Wong, head of Colliers Singapore capital markets team, says his key priority is to ensure his team is up to speed in market knowledge.
Property

Dealmaker Terry Wong takes helm of Colliers’ capital markets push with five-year growth plan

Former JLL senior director aims to boost Colliers’ visibility and competitiveness in Singapore

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).
Property

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

Developers’ continued interest in GLS sites underpins the quarter’s investment momentum.
Property

Singapore property investment sales climb to S$10.5 billion in Q3, led by GLS and Reit activity 

Knight Frank anticipates the investment market will close the year near the upper end of the earlier S$27 billion to S$29 billion forecast

Data centres and logistics real estate are seen as sectors with the highest upside potential, a white paper by Vistra and the Asia Pacific Real Assets Association reveals.
Property

Operational friction holding back Apac data-centre deal flow as investors turn selective: report

New economy assets are favoured for high potential, but regulatory complexity, talent shortages and competition could weigh on returns

S-Residence Najima is one of Samty's residential projects in Fukuoka, Japan.
Property

Hillhouse-backed Samty sells 49 billion yen worth of Japan multi-family assets to sovereign wealth funds

The two portfolios comprise 30 newly built properties, most of which are located in Tokyo, Osaka and other major cities

Japanese real estate is compelling for investors, given its stable yields, accessible financing and the growing demand for quality homes, says director of OrangeTee International Steven Tan.
Property

OrangeTee ties up with Japanese real estate agency to give Singapore investors more access to Japan market

Clients can tap partner Tokyu Livable’s portfolio of residential and investment-grade properties

During Tan's tenure, JLL Singapore’s capital markets team brokered several high-profile collective sale transactions.
Property

Veteran JLL Singapore dealmaker Tan Hong Boon quits capital markets team

He starts own company AlpsEdge Real Estate with former JLL colleague Carin Puah

Getting involved in direct investment in Asian real estate is not yet on the cards for Pictet Alternative Advisors' Zsolt Kohalmi.
Property

Pictet eyes rental housing, luxury residential and last-mile logistics property opportunities in Europe

The group has around US$4 billion of assets under management in real estate, split across investments in funds, co-investment and direct investment

Investors are drawn to Singapore for its safe-haven status and steady yields.
Property

Reits, institutional investors and funds in ‘buy mode’ as debt costs ease

Singapore’s investment activity is up 7% in the half year, with private volumes up 20%

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