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Archive updated 11 Sept 2026 · 08:17 SGT Window 2015-01-09 → 2026-09-11 · Asia/Singapore 975 verified articles
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Slug commercial-industrial Matching 166 Shown 50 Chronology Tue, 21 July 2026 7 stories EdgeProp Singapore 21 Jul 2026 The shophouses comprise ground-storey retail units with residential living quarters on the second floor.
With only about 8,500 resale HDB shophouses and no new supply planned, the offering may attract investors seeking scarce income-producing commercial assets.
Real Estate Asia 21 Jul 2026 Kelangkaan kantor terus tekan sewa CBD Singapura.
Severe premium-space scarcity may sustain rental growth, while prompting occupiers to renew early, accept smaller or older CBD offices, or relocate to city-fringe locations.
EdgeProp Singapore 21 Jul 2026 The two-storey conservation shophouse is approved for F&B use on the ground floor.
Its existing income and increasingly scarce F&B approval may broaden investor interest, while asset-enhancement potential could support competitive bids before the Aug 27 EOI deadline.
Real Estate Asia 21 Jul 2026 Jakarta office rents continued a measured recovery in Q2 2026, although landlords remain reliant on generous leasing incentives to attract tenants, according to
Generous incentives may continue encouraging occupiers to upgrade buildings rather than expand, potentially favouring newer offices with strong accessibility, ESG performance and workplace readiness.
Real Estate Asia 21 Jul 2026 Jakarta's strata-title office market remained quiet in Q2 2026, with limited transactions and little new supply entering the market, according to Colliers.
Price stability reflects owners' reluctance to discount rather than strong demand, so selective buyers may continue favouring secondary assets with superior rental and quality fundamentals.
Real Estate Asia 21 Jul 2026 Office occupiers in Jakarta are increasingly prioritising transport connectivity, flexible leasing and ready-to-occupy workplaces as businesses focus on operati
Demand for connected, fitted and flexible workplaces may strengthen the competitive position of accessible, sustainably managed buildings while encouraging occupiers to optimise space.
Real Estate Asia 21 Jul 2026 Office shortage keeps pressure on Singapore CBD rents
Severe premium-space scarcity signals continued landlord leverage and could raise rents through 2027 while pushing cost-conscious tenants towards older, smaller or city-fringe offices.
Chronology Sun, 19 July 2026 1 story EdgeProp Singapore 19 Jul 2026 Lentor Gardens Residences sold 270 of 502 units at an average of $2,350 psf, and all three retail shops at an average price of $2,550 psf
The launch-day result, despite six earlier projects selling 99.2% of their units, signals sustained demand that may support pricing across the Lentor Hills estate.
Chronology Fri, 17 July 2026 4 stories EdgeProp Singapore 17 Jul 2026 After 28 years at Frasers Property, Reini Otter will be moving to ESR to lead its Australia and New Zealand business.
Otter’s industrial platform experience may support ESR’s growth strategy across logistics real estate and data centres in Australia and New Zealand.
EdgeProp Singapore 17 Jul 2026 The JPY120 billion (~S$954.1 million) partnership will acquire and upgrade logistics and office assets across Japan.
Chronology Thu, 16 July 2026 3 stories EdgeProp Singapore 16 Jul 2026 Demand for city-fringe industrial space is rising as occupiers prioritise proximity, speed and supply-chain resilience.
This hub-and-spoke shift may support rents and investment demand for functional assets in Kallang, MacPherson, Tai Seng and Bukit Merah that enable faster deliveries.
EdgeProp Singapore 16 Jul 2026 The revised guide price of $45 million translates to $3,140 psf based on GFA for the shophouses with a remaining lease of 75 years.
Chronology Wed, 15 July 2026 3 stories A Frasers Property-led joint venture with Sunway MCL, Sekisui House and Lum Chang Holdings submitted the top bid of $2.128 billion at $1,323 psf ppr for the Bayshore Drive GLS site, the largest bid recorded for a GLS plot outside Singapore’s CBD.
The bid signals strong developer confidence in MRT-linked East Coast housing demand and could translate into future residential prices averaging around S$3,000 psf.
EdgeProp Singapore 15 Jul 2026 Chronology Tue, 14 July 2026 8 stories EdgeProp Singapore 14 Jul 2026 Younger consumers are seeking retail brands they believe in, with trust being validated through in-store experiences.
Demand for trusted, experience-led retail may encourage landlords to adjust tenant mixes, leasing structures and designs toward interactive stores that support engagement and repeat visits.
EdgeProp Singapore 14 Jul 2026 A new material from recycled waste, sparked from an unbuildable design, helps make construction greener for homes, hotels, offices
Chronology Mon, 13 July 2026 3 stories EdgeProp Singapore 13 Jul 2026 The island-wide average gross rent for prime retail space inched up 0.7% q-o-q to $29 psf per month in 2Q2026, according to Knight Frank.
Rental resilience despite outlet churn signals support from visitor spending and overseas-brand openings, potentially keeping prime rents stable while weaker operators reassess locations.
EdgeProp Singapore 13 Jul 2026 Chronology Fri, 10 July 2026 3 stories Real Estate Asia 10 Jul 2026 Hong Kong's office leasing market continued to improve in the first half of 2026, with Hong Kong Island leading the recovery as demand for prime space strengthe
Tight prime availability and early leasing by expansion-minded occupiers signal strengthening demand, potentially supporting Central rents while Kowloon moves towards gradual stabilisation.
EdgeProp Singapore 10 Jul 2026 Chronology Thu, 9 July 2026 3 stories A 14 unit strata office portfolio at High Street Centre has launched for sale at $17.8M. The offering spans an entire floorplate across Level 8 and four units on Level 9, fully leased to a co-working operator with foreign buyers eligible.
Scarce strata-office supply and forecast Grade A CBD rental growth of 18% to 20% over four years could strengthen investor interest in income-producing commercial assets.
EdgeProp Singapore 09 Jul 2026
Chronology Wed, 8 July 2026 2 stories EdgeProp Singapore 08 Jul 2026 The portfolio comprises ten units that make up the entire eighth floor, along with four units on the ninth floor.
Full occupancy by a co-working operator may appeal to income-focused investors, while flexible layouts could support future multi-tenancy and leasing strategies.
EdgeProp Singapore 08 Jul 2026 Chronology Tue, 7 July 2026 7 stories EdgeProp Singapore 07 Jul 2026 Together, the two facilities will deliver some 111,000 sq m (1.19 mil sq ft) of leasable area on freehold sites in Greater Jakarta
The expansion signals confidence in multinational logistics, e-commerce and manufacturing demand and could ease some institutional-grade supply constraints in Karawang and Cikarang.
EdgeProp Singapore 07 Jul 2026 Chronology Fri, 3 July 2026 3 stories EdgeProp Singapore 03 Jul 2026 The freehold shophouses on Lorong Liput received offers from HNWIs, family offices, and funds; tenants include Pet Lovers Centre
Multiple offers from high-net-worth individuals, family offices and funds signal sustained investor demand for scarce, well-located commercial assets with established tenants.
Channel NewsAsia 03 Jul 2026 Chronology Thu, 2 July 2026 1 story A look inside 81 Aljunied Road, a freehold B1 building in Aljunied rebuilt as a hotel style workspace, covering the design, rents, tenant experience, and Abiel’s plans for a second building next door.
Its fitted spaces from around $2,000 monthly suggest design and flexible leases can command premiums from selected SMEs, though scalability awaits testing at Abiel’s adjacent development.
Chronology Wed, 1 July 2026 2 stories EdgeProp Singapore 01 Jul 2026 SingPost completes $55.5 mil sale of HDB shophouses, ESR-Reit divests $113.5 mil industrial asset, two US hotels to change hands
The discounted disposal signals pressure from construction costs, financing constraints and muted pre-sales, potentially encouraging developers to exit stalled sites and reduce carrying costs.
Real Estate Asia 01 Jul 2026
The partnership signals institutional confidence in Japanese logistics and offices and could support further renovation, conversion and repositioning of assets in Greater Tokyo and Osaka.
EdgeProp Singapore 17 Jul 2026 Generations @ Tannery sold out in 48 hours, proving that freehold industrial real estate is sought-after
The rapid sellout signals strong owner-occupier demand for scarce freehold B1 space and could reinforce its widening price premium over leasehold industrial units.
EdgeProp Singapore 17 Jul 2026 Guests can take part in a guided heritage walk and the likes of Chinese calligraphy, henna artistry and perfumery workshops
The opening expands Singapore's experience-led accommodation supply and signals hospitality confidence in culturally distinctive conserved properties that may attract neighbourhood-focused travellers.
The lower entry price, full occupancy and potential alternative uses may widen investor interest while testing demand for prime leasehold conservation assets with 75 years remaining.
Real Estate Asia 16 Jul 2026 Tokyo's office market is expected to remain resilient through 2027 as limited new supply and strong tenant demand continue to support rental growth, according t
Near-full occupancy and broad rental growth signal sustained tenant competition for limited space, which may preserve landlords’ pricing power across major submarkets.
The properties are newly refurbished, fully-tenanted buildings located on Carpenter Street, North Canal Road and Hongkong Street.
Immediate rental income and potential conversion into about 450 hostel beds may attract investors seeking adaptable conservation assets under more supportive hospitality planning guidelines.
Real Estate Asia 15 Jul 2026 Hong Kong's Grade A office market strengthened further in the first half of 2026, with leasing momentum accelerating, vacancy falling and rents returning to gro
Positive absorption and limited new supply signal strengthening occupier demand, which may support further rental recovery, particularly in Central and connected West Kowloon.
Its concrete-comparable strength, lower weight and carbon-negative properties could encourage adoption across residential, hospitality and commercial projects seeking lower embodied carbon and construction efficiencies.
Two adjoining commercial conservation shophouses at 18 and 19 Hongkong Street in Singapore’s CBD are for sale via Expression of Interest, closing Tuesday, August 25, marketed by Knight Frank and exempt from ABSD and SSD, with foreign purchasers eligible.
Broader permitted uses may increase repositioning options and investor demand for suitable commercial shophouses, potentially supporting asset values if planning and conservation constraints are overcome.
EdgeProp Singapore 14 Jul 2026 The adjoining shophouses, located at 18 and 19 Hongkong Street, are available for sale individually or collectively.
Their amalgamation and accommodation potential, following relaxed planning restrictions, could attract hospitality investors seeking redevelopment opportunities within the Upper Circular Road precinct.
Real Estate Asia 14 Jul 2026 A steady pipeline of major corporate relocations continued to support Tokyo's Grade A office market in Q2 2026, with all five central wards posting rental growt
Planned corporate relocations and tight vacancy signal sustained prime-office demand, potentially supporting further rental resilience as major occupiers secure space across central Tokyo.
Real Estate Asia 14 Jul 2026 Hong Kong's retail market continued to recover in the second quarter of 2026, supported by stronger tourist arrivals, rising retail sales and healthy leasing de
Stronger tourism, retail sales and tenant demand may further reduce high-street vacancy and support gradual prime-rent growth as retailers reposition their store networks.
Real Estate Asia 14 Jul 2026 Tokyo's Grade A office market extended its strong performance in Q2 2026, supported by healthy corporate earnings and resilient occupier demand, according to Sa
Near-zero vacancy and broad rental growth signal resilient occupier demand, which may strengthen landlords' pricing power across Tokyo's core Grade A office districts.
Real Estate Asia 14 Jul 2026 Hong Kong's industrial and logistics market recorded its strongest leasing quarter in four years during Q2 2026, driven by occupier expansion and relocation dem
Expansion and redevelopment-related relocations are absorbing vacant space, but landlords' focus on occupancy may keep rental recovery gradual after ten consecutive quarterly declines.
Property developer Stockland retains a 50.1% share in the two logistics hubs in Sydney and Brisbane, and continues to manage them.
The acquisition signals institutional confidence in Australian logistics, potentially supporting further investment as e-commerce, supply-chain changes and population growth underpin warehouse demand.
EdgeProp Singapore 13 Jul 2026 The freehold two-storey shophouse is approved for retail use on the first floor and office use on the second floor.
Immediate rental income and proximity to two MRT stations may appeal to commercial investors, although the guide price exceeds two recent Rowell Road transaction values.
The 160 Orchard Road property will feature a co-working centre, 123 co-living apartments for up to 475 pax, and retail offerings.
Deloitte’s full commitment to the co-working area and JustCo’s co-living entry signal demand for flexible urban space, potentially diversifying the property’s recurring income.
EdgeProp Singapore 10 Jul 2026 More than 60% of transacted shophouses were above $5 mil. Rents inched up by 1.1% to reach $6.50 psf per month during the quarter.
The higher value alongside modest volume growth signals demand concentrated in expensive, long-tenure assets, while weaker leasing activity may keep investors selective.
Investment managers, US's LaSalle and Singapore's SC Capital, have separately snapped up office and hospitality assets in Tokyo
The acquisitions signal institutional confidence in supply-constrained Tokyo offices and hospitality, potentially supporting rental reversion and value creation through hotel repositioning.
Real Estate Asia 09 Jul 2026 London, New York and Singapore have been ranked the top three cities in Savills 2026 Global Talent Cities Index, underscoring the growing dominance of establish
Its talent depth and multinational base may support prime-office demand, while high costs and retention challenges could encourage companies to diversify into wider office networks.
The properties are being purchased at a 1.9% discount to market valuation, with the acquisition expected to be 4.3% DPU accretive.
The 4.3% pro-forma DPU accretion and 90% portfolio occupancy could strengthen investor confidence in capital recycling toward income-producing overseas logistics assets.
The sales gallery for Generations @ Tannery, a freehold B1 industrial project on Tannery Lane, opened for preview on July 1. Official launch is July 17.
Early owner-occupier and investor interest signals demand for scarce freehold industrial space, while flexible layouts and nearby housing could support production and canteen sales.
Real Estate Asia 07 Jul 2026 Greater Jakarta's modern warehouse market recorded modest supply growth in the first quarter of 2026, with the completion of Sinar Primera Industrial Narogong (
The new supply may provide expansion options for logistics tenants, although subdued leasing and higher distribution costs could temper absorption despite solid underlying demand.
Real Estate Asia 07 Jul 2026 Singapore's retail market is expected to remain supported by a resilient labour market, although downside risks are beginning to emerge, according to Savills.
Stable employment and tourism may support modest rental gains, while inflation and outbound spending could keep landlords focused on tenant mix and experiential offerings.
Real Estate Asia 07 Jul 2026 Hong Kong's retail recovery continued to gain momentum in 2026, although performance across the sector has become increasingly uneven, according to Knight Frank
The widening performance gap signals polarised occupier demand, potentially strengthening prime mall leasing while mid-tier and neighbourhood assets face pressure from e-commerce and outbound consumption.
Real Estate Asia 07 Jul 2026 Vacancy across Singapore's CBD Grade A office market, excluding new completions, fell to a nine-quarter low of 5.6% in the second quarter of 2026 as occupiers c
Tight availability and broadening occupier demand signal a structural flight to quality, which may support further rental growth and earlier commitments for premium space.
Real Estate Asia 07 Jul 2026 Rental declines across Kowloon's office market are moderating, with vacancy rates approaching a peak as demand improves, according to Knight Frank.
Improving demand and limited supply from 2027 may help rents approach a floor, although Kowloon East’s higher vacancy could prolong tenant-favourable conditions there.
The 3.7ha site at Town Hall Link will include office space and 44,000 sqm of gross floor area for uses such as retail, hotels, recreational spaces and attractions.
The smaller parcel and government-funded infrastructure may attract stronger developer interest, potentially advancing housing supply and mixed-use growth in Jurong Lake District.
EdgeProp Singapore 03 Jul 2026 Hanoi Centre marks Keppel’s nearly 40-year presence in Vietnam and its expansion beyond Ho Chi Minh City.
Strong occupancy and over two million pre-opening visitors signal retailer confidence and could encourage further investment in experiential mixed-use retail developments in Hanoi.
Bangkok's office market is undergoing a gradual decentralisation as occupiers increasingly favour non-CBD locations that offer greater value, flexibility and ac
Comparable specifications, competitive rents and easier commutes may narrow the CBD pricing advantage, potentially redirecting leasing demand toward high-quality decentralised office projects.
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