6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (339+ words) Prime capital values inched up 0.4% in the first half of the year. Singapore's prime residential market is expected to rank among the world's stronger performers in the second half of 2026, with capital values forecast to rise between 2% and 3.9%, according to…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (146+ words) Net absorption hit 50,000sqm in H1. Taiwan's office market continued to benefit from expansion and relocation demand in the first half of 2026, particularly from the technology sector, according to Colliers' H1 2026 office market insights. No new Grade A office space was completed during…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (125+ words) Strong CBD demand supported the overall market. Hong Kong's office market is gaining momentum as strong demand in the central business district helps offset weakness in peripheral locations, according to a Colliers report. Quarterly net take-up reached 80,300 sq m, pushing…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (344+ words) Meanwhile, Hong Kong and Tokyo were Asia Pacific's priciest markets. Singapore remains one of the world's most expensive prime office markets, ranking 10th globally for annual net effective occupier costs, according to Savills' latest Prime Office Costs report. Hong Kong and…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (228+ words) Monthly primary sales dropped by 60% in July. Hong Kong's residential market lost momentum in July following a strong first half, with both primary and secondary sales declining sharply as buyer sentiment became more cautious, according to Knight Frank. Monthly primary…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (274+ words) Co-living has fewer than 10,000 rooms despite a sizeable international workforce. Singapore’s rental market has limited options for tenants staying three to 24 months, creating an opening for investors targeting stays longer than hotels but shorter than conventional residential leases. “Singapore's private…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (283+ words) Luxury brands account for 75% of the pipeline. Singapore's branded residences market is entering a more mature phase while remaining firmly concentrated at the luxury end, with limited supply and globally recognised brands underpinning its ultra-prime positioning, according to Savills. Singapore…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (172+ words) Vacancy fell to 9.7% in July. Premium Central office space remained the most sought-after segment of Hong Kong Island's office market in July, with vacancy falling to 9.7% from 14.5% at the start of the year, according to Knight Frank. The property consultancy…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (275+ words) The retail outlook remains positive but measured. Singapore's retail property market is expected to remain resilient through the rest of 2026, supported by healthy consumer spending and a firm labour market, according to Savills. The property consultancy cautioned that elevated living…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (273+ words) The office sector was a key driver of the increase. Asia Pacific's commercial real estate market gathered pace in the first half of 2026, with investment activity, office leasing and rents strengthening across the region, according to CBRE's 2026 Asia Pacific Real…...