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How Hong Kong’s pivot to online shopping impacts physical retail stores

Online transactions surged 54.9% in the first half of 2021.

How Hong Kong’s pivot to online shopping impacts physical retail stores

Online transactions surged 54.9% in the first half of 2021.

Australia’s apartment sector mired in construction cost concerns

Timber costs increased 6.4% over the past year, and border closures drive significant labour shortages.

Singapore retail transaction volumes down 78.3% to US$420m in H1

Notable deals include Fraser Centrepoint Trust’s sale of YewTee Point for SGD220m. 

Why is Hannam-dong emerging to be a key property market in Seoul? 

JLL says it is likely to be a “self-sustainable” market. 

What to expect from Singapore’s budding downtown district over the next decade

The Shenton Way/Tanjong Pagar precinct has emerged as CBD’s largest hub over the last five years.

APAC property investment volume hits US$68b in H1 2021

This is already 63% of full-year 2020 levels.

Singapore warehouse rents to increase 1.3% this year

Business park and factory rents are expected to rise 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively.

Strategic domestic investors acquire hotels in Japan amidst pandemic woes 

Samty and Hoshino Resort are two strategic investors who recently clinched hotel properties in the country. 

APAC office leasing demand growth to hit up to 15% this year

Technology and financial companies are driving the robust leasing activity.

Why 4 in 10 retailers press on with real estate expansion plans in Singapore

Retailers want to capture customers in large residential catchments. 

Kuala Lumpur to see more flex office spaces post-pandemic

This is due to its flexibility on lease terms.

Singapore industrial leasing volume breaches 5-year quarterly average 

Leasing volume increased 43.7% to 3,381 transactions in Q2 2021.

APAC retail rents won’t stabilise until 2022

Hong Kong is expected to lead rental growth in the region this year.

Asia’s industrial net absorption hits record highs in H1 2021

Net absorption reached 35.6 million sq ft, driven by expansions by 3PLs and e-commerce firms.

Why Singapore’s industrial sales market has been muted since early 2021

The mismatch in price expectations is driving sellers to keep the properties rather than sell them at a huge discount.

APAC Grade A office rental recovery disappoints amidst resurging lockdowns

India, Australia, and other Southeast Asian markets saw weaker than expected recoveries.

Singapore retail industry’s ‘recalibration’ bolstered by the pandemic

New brands opened concept and flagship stores as several brands exited the industry.