Singapore REITs

HOCK LOCK SIEW

Paragon deal: Why investors should get ready for more Reit mergers and take-private offers

In a less-conducive operating backdrop, smaller Reits may be weeded out, as larger ones play the role of consolidators

What can MAS and SGX do to keep home-grown tech-oriented companies in the local market?

Can SGX draw both Reits and tech stocks?

Two corporate transactions have been quietly telling a bigger story about Singapore’s market this week. One involves a landmark S$3.9 billion deal that puts one of Orchard Road’s most recognisable ass...

With interest rates possibly being elevated due to higher energy prices driving rising inflation, improving Suntec Reit’s unit price might be challenging.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Will Hongkong Land seek to control the manager of Suntec Reit or the trust’s most prized properties?

Investing in a Reit where another group is the sponsor may be hardly optimal for the property giant

Adding Paragon to its portfolio while exiting Asia Square Tower 2 enhances CICT’s yield and growth trajectory, thereby strengthening its investment case.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Paragon’s value lies in the opportunity for CICT to transform an ageing gem

The trust has the means and expertise to add value to the trophy Orchard Road asset

HSBC Institutional Trust Services said in a bourse filing that it considers a resolution to be tabled at AI-Reit’s annual general meeting on Apr 21 to be “invalid and incapable of binding the trustee to act in accordance with its terms”.

AI-Reit trustee disputes resolution to access records related to internalisation

If passed, the trustee will consider all available options, including applying to the Singapore Court for directions

The Monetary Authority of Singapore tightens monetary policy on Tuesday and raised its inflation forecasts.
BROKERS’ TAKE

Defensive S-Reits emerge as analysts’ top picks amid macro jitters

Slower global growth, heightened inflation risks and asset value depreciation for China properties may persist

In a disorderly world, the appeal of high-quality Singapore properties to investors could grow.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Singapore properties’ safe-haven premium shields S-Reits from Iran war headwinds

The Republic’s attractiveness to businesses and individuals will grow in a chaotic world 

Analysts say core CBD properties in Raffles Place and Marina Bay have outperformed other areas, delivering double-digit positive rental reversion.

Record low vacancy pushes Singapore office rents up in Q1, tilts market in landlords’ favour

Global uncertainty and rising business costs may temper near-term demand, but scarce supply keeps rents stable and Reits resilient