Longer-form thinking on where the market goes.
5 white papers
Freehold food factories are extremely rare in the market. This niche market segment offers an untapped and attractive yield investment opportunity that most investors have overlooked. Unlike standard 30-year or 60-year leasehold industrial properties, freehold food factories give long-term investors perpetual…
Asia Pacific (Apac) entered the second half of 2026 against a more uncertain macroeconomic backdrop. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain elevated, with renewed conflict keeping oil prices volatile and sustaining inflationary pressure across economies that rely heavily on Gulf energy imports. At the same…
Singaporeans Thusitha de Silva and his wife, Sharon Kuok, are marking their 10th year living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. “Over the years, our friends have often talked about coming here to retire,” says de Silva. “But it’s mostly just talk.” The couple first experimented with living in Johor Bahru in 2005, when they…
Demand for building maintenance works continues to increase as Singapore’s building stock grows and ages. The manpower available to maintain buildings also continues to shrink. To ensure that buildings remain well-maintained over time, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has been advocating for the built…
The landscape of cross-border real estate financing between Hong Kong and Singapore is rapidly evolving. As global investors recalibrate their portfolios amid shifting interest rates and market corrections, we are witnessing a distinct change in how high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and corporate entities leverage…