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Singapore's Hospitality Boom: Why Investors Can't Get Enough
Analysis of investor appetite for Singapore's hospitality sector amid market growth and favorable conditions.
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Analysis of investor appetite for Singapore's hospitality sector amid market growth and favorable conditions.
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…
Analysis of how shopping malls are transforming their role and function in response to changing consumer behaviors and expectations among younger demographics.
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…
This is a viewpoint-commentary published by Real Estate Asia in August 2026 discussing Tokyo's rental market, examining how migration patterns support demand despite occupancy declining. The piece covers Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets including Singapore and Hong Kong.
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…
This is a viewpoint-commentary published by Real Estate Asia in July 2026 addressing the Tokyo office market, with analysis suggesting limited new supply will maintain tight market conditions through 2027. The item is tagged with broader Asia-Pacific geography including Singapore and Hong Kong, though the focus is Tokyo-specific.
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…
This is a viewpoint-commentary article published by Real Estate Asia in July 2026 addressing hotel pricing strategy in Bali, examining why establishments prioritize room rates rather than occupancy expansion. The piece covers the hospitality sector within the Asia-Pacific region.
This is a viewpoint-commentary published by Real Estate Asia in July 2026 addressing hospitality sector momentum and lifestyle trends in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The item examines developments in the hospitality sector within the context of shifting lifestyle patterns in the region.
This is a viewpoint-commentary piece published by Real Estate Asia in July 2026 examining how factory developments or changes affect the investment case for Sonipat, India. The article addresses real estate investment considerations in an Asia-Pacific context, with geographic reference points including Singapore and Hong Kong.
Knight Frank examines the evolving occupier needs and the growing importance of ESG considerations in real estate decision-making.
Knight Frank research examines the climate resilience progress of Singapore-listed REITs, identifying challenges and ESG strengthening opportunities across the sector.
Explores strategies for repositioning premium office assets in Singapore to compete for multinational corporate tenants through Grade A specifications and tenant retention practices.
Singapore shophouses combine heritage preservation with operational flexibility, functioning as urban infrastructure that enables street-level activation through their physical design of narrow frontages, shallow depths, and covered walkways that sustain pedestrian engagement in districts like Joo Chiat Road and Duxton Hill. Since the 2022 peak, the shophouse market has shifted to reward selectivity over momentum, with capital flowing to assets where location strength and tenant composition align, while examples such as 21 Carpenter, The Working Capitol, and Temasek Shophouse demonstrate how conserved shophouses adapt to modern uses including hospitality, coworking, and social-impact programming, offering investors diversification and reduced single-user exposure.