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Boom in big-ticket real estate deals keeps Singapore dealmakers on their toes

The price gap between buyers and sellers has narrowed – small enough to find a negotiated middle ground

Chong Xin Wei
Published Sun, May 17, 2026 · 06:19 PM
    • CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust acquired the iconic Paragon mall from Cuscaden Peak Investments for S$3.9 billion.
    • CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust acquired the iconic Paragon mall from Cuscaden Peak Investments for S$3.9 billion. PHOTO: TAY CHU YI, BT

    [SINGAPORE] Real estate dealmakers are preparing for a busy season with a boom in big-ticket transactions.

    This comes as cheaper financing makes large acquisitions viable while also bringing more assets onto the table.

    “We are clearly seeing greater transaction momentum compared with the past one to two years,” said Chua Yang Liang, JLL South-east Asia head of research and consultancy.