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Top 10 established data centre hubs in APAC revealed 11/06/2024

The top 3 spots belong to Tokyo, Mumbai, and Sydney.

Top 10 established data centre hubs in APAC revealed Singapore continues to be a leading data centre hub for its regional and global connectivity, despite the high property and construction costs when compared to

Asian cities lead prime residential price growth in Q1 06/06/2024

The average annual house prices rose by 4.1% globally in the 12 months to March 2024.

Asian cities lead prime residential price growth in Q1 Asia is spearheading the global prime residential market recovery, accounting for four of the top five performing cities (Manila, Tokyo, Mumbai and Delhi) led b

05/06/2024

Vietnam emerges as a prime beneficiary of the 'China Plus One' strategy, attracting tech giants like Samsung and Intel amid US-China trade tensions, according to Edwin Tan, Deputy CEO of Frasers Property Vietnam. https://bit.ly/3ValSuf

05/06/2024

IWG expands in the Philippines with four new centers, catering to the increasing demand for hybrid workspaces, as detailed by Senior VP Lars Wittig. https://bit.ly/3x0aQ2v

Industry's finest take centre stage at 2024 Real Estate Asia Awards and Real Estate Asia Built Environment Awards 05/06/2024

The industry's brightest stars dazzled at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 4 June 2024, for the Real Estate Asia Awards and the inaugural Built Environment Awards. Celebrating the pinnacle of innovation and sustainability, this prestigious event honoured visionary projects and trailblazing companies transforming Asia's real estate landscape.

Congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable contributions and commitment to excellence 🏆

To view the full list, visit: https://bit.ly/4bJppqx

Industry's finest take centre stage at 2024 Real Estate Asia Awards and Real Estate Asia Built Environment Awards Winning companies were honoured at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 4 June 2024.

What’s to blame for the delay in APAC property investment recovery? 28/05/2024

Asia Pacific commercial real estate investment volume declined by 14% YoY to US$24 billion in Q1.

What’s to blame for the delay in APAC property investment recovery? CBRE’s latest survey reveals that capitalization rates across property sectors in Asia Pacific are expected to continue rising over the next six months due to d

How expensive is an average office fit out in APAC? 22/05/2024

The average office fit out costs across Asia Pacific continue to rise in 2024.

How expensive is an average office fit out in APAC? The average office fit out costs across Asia Pacific continue to rise in 2024, albeit at a much slower rate as compared to a year ago, according to Cushman & Wa

APAC prime office rents decline for seventh straight quarter in Q1 15/05/2024

Prime office rents in APAC declined by 3.2% year-on-year.

APAC prime office rents decline for seventh straight quarter in Q1 Knight Frank’s latest Asia-Pacific Prime Office Rental Index for Q1 2024 showed a continued downward trajectory for the region. The index registered a 3.2% year

09/05/2024

Construction waste contributes 50% of global CO2 emissions. Dennis Lee, Partner at RSM Singapore, explains how PropTech can reduce this. https://bit.ly/3Wtxdrv

Why Singapore office demand and rents won’t recover until later this year 07/05/2024

The build-up of available spaces will cause landlords to face heightened competition in the near term.

Why Singapore office demand and rents won’t recover until later this year According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the economy is projected to grow at 2.4% in 2024, a substantial improvement from the 1.1% recorded during 2023

APAC prime office rents drop for the seventh consecutive quarter 30/04/2024

The decline was primarily driven by Chinese Mainland cities.

APAC prime office rents drop for the seventh consecutive quarter Knight Frank’s latest Asia-Pacific Prime Office Rental Index for Q1 2024 showed a continued downward trajectory for the region. The index registered a 3.2% year

How much have Asian investors spent on overseas properties in 2023? 25/04/2024

Asian investors have become powerful on the global stage.

How much have Asian investors spent on overseas properties in 2023? According to a recent article from Savills, Asia has become a major source of capital for real estate in other regions, with investors from this region spending

APAC demand for flex offices up 13% over the past 5 years 25/04/2024

Demand for flex workspaces has remained consistent despite a subdued market.

APAC demand for flex offices up 13% over the past 5 years According to the Instant Group’s 2024 APAC Flexible Workspace Market Review, demand for flexible workspaces across the Asia Pacific region has increased by 13%

24/04/2024

Driven by an oversupply of office spaces, investors in Asian markets are strategically targeting stable revenue streams and longer-term capital gains, according to CK Lau, Managing Director for Valuation & Advisory Services at Colliers Asia. https://bit.ly/4d8WFZ8

11/04/2024

Labor costs, the availability of skilled labor, and the strategic importance of real estate costs are driving the expected growth of the APAC offshoring market to $185 billion by 2032. Christine Li, Head of research, Asia-Pacific in Knight Frank, discusses this trend. https://bit.ly/49xzvJ0

What property developers can learn from Japan’s Azabudai Hills 10/04/2024

Following thirty years of planning and over US$4b in investments– the eight-hectare site has been redeveloped into a modern mix of residential, official, and commercial spaces, crafted with the international in mind.

What property developers can learn from Japan’s Azabudai Hills Japan’s newest redevelopment Azabudai Hills may just serve as an important cornerstone to Tokyo’s ambitions of being seen as an attractive global destination.

APAC annual office demand to hit up to 5m sqm for the next three years 10/04/2024

The Asia-Pacific offshoring industry is witnessing an unprecedented growth momentum.

APAC annual office demand to hit up to 5m sqm for the next three years Amid a challenging business environment which sees a reduction in sentiment among corporate real estate leaders, Knight Frank reveals that the Asia-Pacific offs

02/04/2024

In Malaysia, MNCs demand 3 office days weekly, whilst local firms work full-time. Wong Xian Yang, Head of Research for Singapore and SEA at Cushman & Wakefield discusses its impact on office vacancies. https://bitly.ws/3gpsD

Guess which city led APAC logistics rental growth in H2 2023 28/03/2024

Of the 17 cities tracked by the index, 13 cities recorded stable or increased rents in H2 2023, compared with 16 in the prior six months.

Guess which city led APAC logistics rental growth in H2 2023 According to Knight Frank’s Asia-Pacific Logistics Markets report for H2 2023, overall prime logistics rents in the Asia Pacific region continued their upward t

26/03/2024

Prime mall rents in Malaysia dipped to RM45.90 - RM219.32 per sq. ft. per month, a 1% YoY decrease, as per Wong Xian Yang, Head of Research Singapore & SEA at Cushman & Wakefield. https://bit.ly/4cyXcTS

22/03/2024

Technology firms occupy nearly 45% of office leasing in GCCs, says Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director of Office Services at Colliers India. https://bitly.ws/3gpu2

15/03/2024

Over two-thirds of companies struggle with uncertainty in uninsured risk coverage, according to Ben MacCarthy, Head of Real Estate, Hospitality & Leisure in Asia at WTW. https://bitly.ws/3fTWZ

New eco-haven AIRSIDE boasts urban farm, smart bike parking system and more 08/03/2024

AIRSIDE leads the charge in sustainable development, blending nature with modernity.

New eco-haven AIRSIDE boasts urban farm, smart bike parking system and more AIRSIDE is charting a new course in sustainability by housing a 6,000 square feet urban farm within the mall premises that provides fresh produce to its tenants

05/03/2024

Smart buildings cut carbon emissions, with 40% of global emissions from buildings, says Anu Rathninde, CEO of Johnson Controls Asia Pacific. Watch the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3wFJy17

Singapore beats all other APAC cities with USD4.1b commercial property investments in Q4 05/03/2024

The commercial investment volume in Singapore more than doubled over the same year.

Singapore beats all other APAC cities with USD4.1b commercial property investments in Q4 Singapore has taken the lead in Asia-Pacific in commercial real estate investments in Q4 2023, according to Knight Frank’s latest report. The commercial investm

Older office buildings adopt open protocol systems for energy management 05/03/2024

Open protocols drive energy savings in Singapore's old office spaces.

Older office buildings adopt open protocol systems for energy management An expert also recommended utilising BMS for data analysis, empowering stakeholders to pinpoint energy-saving opportunities.

Here's proof that the APAC real estate investment market is finally recovering 28/02/2024

Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth recorded growth in cap cates across all sectors.

Here's proof that the APAC real estate investment market is finally recovering Colliers’ APAC Cap Rate Report | Q4 2023 found that despite the low transaction environment persisting, five of 19 cities surveyed across the region saw upward

21/02/2024

Find out the major issue stifling the supply of new luxury developments in Sydney. Watch Alex Adams, Head of Sales and Marketing at Aqualand's full interview here: https://bit.ly/49K27iz

15/02/2024

An influx of regional offices in Singapore is driven by political tensions in neighbouring regions. Calvin Yeo, Managing Director of Occupier Strategy and Solutions at Knight Frank Singapore explains this trend in this video: https://bit.ly/49fpaSN

Self-storage firms stand out in the growing industry with added services and amenities 15/02/2024

Booming self-storage sector in Singapore embraces online bookings, varied unit options.

Self-storage firms stand out in the growing industry with added services and amenities In Singapore, StorHub has introduced online booking for storage spaces of various sizes.

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Vietnam emerges as a prime beneficiary of the 'China Plus One' strategy, attracting tech giants like Samsung and Intel a...
REA x IWG: IWG launches four new workspaces in the Philippines
REA x RSM Singapore
REA x Colliers: Vacant offices in Asia drive investors to diversify
REA X Knight Frank: APAC office demand rises with offshoring growth
REA x Cushman & Wakefield: Office market struggles with high operating costs
REA x Cushman & Wakefield: Malaysian malls vacancy rate slows in previous quarter
REA x Colliers India: GCCs to rent 45-50 million square feet office space
REA x WTW: 71% organisations see cyber threat as greatest insurable risk
REA x Johnson Controls: Urban planning improved by smart city tech investments
REA x Aqualand: Luxury apartments in Sydney up by 87% in 2023
REA x Knight Frank Singapore: Marina Bay prime grade office rents up by 0.7% QOQ

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