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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 Mon, 17 August 2026 1 story EdgeProp Singapore 17 Aug 2026 The eight-storey freehold building, located in the Tai Seng-Kim Chuan industrial precinct, has 15 strata-titled factory units.
Planning approvals for food factory and workers’ dormitory uses may broaden buyer interest and support asset-enhancement strategies amid worker accommodation demand exceeding supply.
Chronology Fri, 14 August 2026 1 story EdgeProp Singapore 14 Aug 2026 CLI has completed $5 billion of divestments in 2026 thus far, including a Singapore industrial facility and a China retail asset.
Accelerated asset recycling signals confidence in its core fund-management platforms and could release capital for new real-asset investments while increasing transaction opportunities.
Chronology Thu, 13 August 2026 5 stories A portfolio of four HDB shophouse units in Bras Basah and Lavender is on the market via EOI at $13.4 million, fully tenanted with a combined strata area of about 6,609 sq ft, closing 9 September.
The rare portfolio may attract income-focused investors seeking city-fringe commercial assets, while strong accessibility, footfall and neighbourhood rejuvenation could support longer-term rental and capital growth.
EdgeProp Singapore 13 Aug 2026 Chronology Wed, 12 August 2026 3 stories EdgeProp Singapore 12 Aug 2026 Two are Bras Basah Complex corner units with a language school & minimart; two sit on King George's Ave, leased to a cafe-gallery.
The portfolio’s existing tenancies, prominent locations and potential rental upside may attract income-focused investors and support demand for Singapore’s approximately 8,500 privately held HDB shophouses.
EdgeProp Singapore 12 Aug 2026
Chronology Tue, 11 August 2026 4 stories Real Estate Asia 11 Aug 2026 Singapore ranks 10th globally for prime office costs at USD158.52 (SGD202.81) per square foot annually, with CBD Grade A vacancy at 5.6%.
Low vacancy, limited new supply and expansion demand from financial firms signal resilient premium-office demand, which could support healthy occupancy and rental growth.
Real Estate Asia 11 Aug 2026 Hong Kong's retail market continued to strengthen in the first half of 2026, supported by a rebound in tourism, resilient luxury spending and improving leasing
Chronology Fri, 7 August 2026 4 stories EdgeProp Singapore 07 Aug 2026 A rare 999-year commercial conservation shophouse at 71 Amoy Street is on the market for S$23.8 million.
Its pricing below 3 Keong Saik Road’s $17,100 psf transaction may attract family offices seeking scarce CBD heritage assets with income and operational utility.
Real Estate Asia 07 Aug 2026 Seoul's office investment market remained resilient in the second quarter of 2026 despite softer transaction volumes, with investors continuing to target high-q
Chronology Tue, 4 August 2026 8 stories EdgeProp Singapore 04 Aug 2026 Where are the opportunities and risks across residential, offices, retail, private credit, AI? Takeaways from an investment forum.
The contrast signals better overseas entry points but resilient Singapore demand, potentially encouraging selective diversification while moderating expectations for domestic residential price growth.
Real Estate Asia 04 Aug 2026 Chronology Mon, 3 August 2026 1 story EdgeProp Singapore 03 Aug 2026 Office prices that have fallen by up to 50% are creating fresh opportunities for long-term investors in Hong Kong.
Office price declines of up to 50% are drawing long-term capital, potentially sustaining demand for discounted prime, income-producing and strategically located Hong Kong assets.
Chronology Fri, 31 July 2026 1 story Real Estate Asia 31 Jul 2026 Jakarta's retail market is entering a more mature phase, with developers increasingly prioritising the evolution of existing retail assets over the construction
Measured supply and lower-risk asset enhancement may favour established malls, while neighbourhood centres could benefit from residential demand for convenience, services and community experiences.
Chronology Thu, 30 July 2026 2 stories EdgeProp Singapore 30 Jul 2026 The AI block will provide 156,077 sq ft of business park space for up to 70 companies. Next to it will be 200+ accommodation units
The work-live-play development signals institutional support for one-north’s AI ecosystem and could generate additional demand for business space and accommodation when completed in 2028.
EdgeProp Singapore 30 Jul 2026 Chronology Wed, 29 July 2026 2 stories EdgeProp Singapore 29 Jul 2026 An office became a heritage-inspired rental home after a year-long search and complex renovation, reviving childhood memories
The fully occupied project signals demand for differentiated co-living accommodation, though its unexpected $80,000 structural works highlight renovation risks associated with ageing properties.
EdgeProp Singapore 29 Jul 2026 Chronology Tue, 28 July 2026 2 stories EdgeProp Singapore 28 Jul 2026 The three transactions can involve HDB flats, private homes, commercial or industrial units, foreign properties, and en bloc sales
The requirement may reduce inactive-agent numbers and shift agencies toward productivity and training, while monthly commission data could improve industry transparency.
Real Estate Asia 28 Jul 2026
Chronology Mon, 27 July 2026 3 stories The Business Times 27 Jul 2026 Analysts expect auction activity to stay resilient in H2, particularly in the residential and industrial segments
The rise signals pressure from tighter financing conditions, but low owner-sale listings and value-driven auction demand suggest a selective market rather than broad property distress.
EdgeProp Singapore 27 Jul 2026 Chronology Sat, 25 July 2026 1 story Singapore’s office and retail markets posted rising rents alongside rising vacancies in 2Q 2026, as flight to quality reshapes office leasing and mall ownership changes lift retail rents. Here’s what URA’s latest data shows and what analysts expect for the rest of 2026.
The simultaneous rise in rents and vacancies signals a widening flight-to-quality divide that may favour Grade A offices and well-connected suburban or luxury malls.
Chronology Fri, 24 July 2026 3 stories EdgeProp Singapore 24 Jul 2026 While retail rents are up in 2Q2026, reversing last quarter's dip, vacancy rates climb to 7% from 6.4% the previous quarter.
The divergence signals resilient prime rents despite store closures, but rising vacancies and negative absorption may constrain landlords' pricing power across weaker retail submarkets.
EdgeProp Singapore 24 Jul 2026 Chronology Thu, 23 July 2026 4 stories Three adjoining HDB shophouses at 65 Telok Blangah Drive are on the market at $7.9 million, fully tenanted with no ABSD for buyers and an EOI closing 16 September.
Their scarcity, immediate rental income and nearby housing expansion may support investor interest and potentially strengthen future rents for Telok Blangah commercial properties.
EdgeProp Singapore 23 Jul 2026 Chronology Wed, 22 July 2026 4 stories Arcc Spaces has opened its fourth Singapore location at Bank of Singapore Centre, a 25,782 sq ft space across three floors designed with The Afternaut Group. The launch looks at how flexible workspaces are adapting to hybrid work, intergenerational teams, and shorter, more adaptable leases.
The opening signals continued demand for premium, adaptable CBD offices and may accelerate tenants’ shift from long leases toward hospitality-led spaces that accommodate changing team sizes.
EdgeProp Singapore 22 Jul 2026
Chronology Tue, 21 July 2026 1 story Channel NewsAsia 21 Jul 2026 As Tan Boon Liat Building changes hands, furniture retailers are grappling with an uncertain future, with some hoping to relocate together to preserve the community.
The displacement could fragment an established retail cluster, while rising rents and requirements for large premises may complicate tenants’ relocation and survival decisions.
Despite a softer second quarter, resilient fundamentals and constrained prime supply continued to support selected real estate sectors.
The slowdown signals conflict-driven buyer caution, while resilient prime residential, retail and industrial demand may widen performance gaps as substantial apartment supply enters from 2027.
EdgeProp Singapore 13 Aug 2026 Zoned for B2 use, the two-storey factory has 18 years of lease remaining. It includes a production area, office and loading dock.
The remaining tenure and food-zone location may attract owner-occupiers with long-term plans, potentially supporting demand for specialised industrial premises near the upcoming Enterprise MRT Station.
EdgeProp Singapore 13 Aug 2026 The next generation of malls is built around variety, blending retail with food, leisure and community-focused services.
This diversified tenant mix signals resilience against online competition and may support visitation, dwell time and landlord performance without sacrificing specialty-retail depth.
EdgeProp Singapore 13 Aug 2026 McDonald’s phased disposal strategy has helped sustain buyer interest, even as larger-ticket retail assets prove harder to move.
The disposals signal selective demand for prime, blue-chip-tenanted assets offering yields above 6%, while larger-ticket or less conventional shops may remain harder to sell.
GB Building saw the highest-value strata office deal; Bukit Timah Plaza & Coronation Shopping Plaza topped retail transactions
The divergence signals stronger demand for quality offices than retail units, potentially prompting pragmatic office pricing while steering retail buyers toward affordable, high-footfall premises.
EdgeProp Singapore 12 Aug 2026 CICT will also be starting its asset enhancement initiatives at Capital Tower, Plaza Singapura and The Atrium@Orchard in 3Q2026
High occupancy and positive rental reversions signal healthy occupier demand, which may support portfolio income and confidence in upcoming asset enhancements across major commercial properties.
Recovering tourism and luxury spending signal improving demand for prime retail space, potentially enabling selective rental increases despite e-commerce growth and outbound spending leakage.
Real Estate Asia 11 Aug 2026 Seoul's prime office market is expected to enter a more active leasing phase during the second half of 2026 as new office supply comes online, although vacancy
New supply may unlock previously constrained corporate relocations and transactions, although simultaneous tenant departures could raise near-term CBD vacancy while other districts remain stable or improve.
Real Estate Asia 11 Aug 2026 Singapore’s Grade A CBD office market is expected to maintain its positive momentum over the next two years, with limited premium office supply and resilient oc
Limited premium supply and resilient occupier demand signal stronger landlord pricing power, potentially raising occupancy costs and concentrating tenant interest in well-located Grade AAA buildings.
Continued demand for premium, securely leased and owner-occupied assets signals selective investor confidence, while elevated financing costs could constrain volumes and gradually pressure capitalisation rates upward.
Real Estate Asia 07 Aug 2026 Singapore’s CBD office rents continued to climb in the second quarter of 2026, supported by strong demand for premium office space, limited new supply and landl
Constrained new supply and resilient premium-space demand signal sustained landlord pricing power, potentially pushing cost-sensitive occupiers toward lower office grades and supporting broader rental increases.
Real Estate Asia 07 Aug 2026 Knight Frank says Hong Kong's office market recovery strengthened in the first half of 2026, with Hong Kong Island recording its first annual rental growth sinc
Accelerating leasing and no major Grade A completions expected in 2026 signal tightening supply-demand conditions that could reduce vacancies and support gradual rental recovery.
Seoul's prime office market recorded negative net absorption of 11,600 square metres during the second quarter of 2026, with the overall vacancy rate rising 0.2
The increase signals occupier reshuffling rather than broad weakness, with GBD remaining tight at 1.7% and potentially sustaining stronger landlord leverage there than in CBD.
Real Estate Asia 04 Aug 2026 Hong Kong's retail market strengthened in the second quarter of 2026 as rising tourism and improving retail sales continued to support leasing activity and rent
Improving tourism and limited prime-space availability signal firmer landlord conditions, potentially supporting rents while constraining transactions and directing tourist-focused retailers toward smaller units.
Real Estate Asia 04 Aug 2026 Singapore's office market is increasingly showing a two-tier performance, with premium buildings benefiting from strong occupier demand and investor interest wh
The premium signals strong investor preference for high-quality offices, potentially supporting prime asset values while widening the performance gap with older buildings.
Real Estate Asia 04 Aug 2026 After six years without new prime office completions, Seoul's central business district (CBD) welcomed two new developments in the second quarter, while Gangnam
Sustained tenant demand and scarce new supply may continue supporting Gangnam rents, while forthcoming CBD completions could redirect leasing activity between districts.
Real Estate Asia 04 Aug 2026 Jakarta's retail recovery is becoming increasingly polarised, with stronger shopping centres continuing to improve occupancy while older and less competitive ma
Selective retailer expansion signals that asset quality and management increasingly drive leasing outcomes, potentially pressuring weaker malls to upgrade facilities and experiential offerings.
Real Estate Asia 04 Aug 2026 Hong Kong's Grade A office market gathered pace in the second quarter of 2026, with strong leasing activity reducing vacancy and prompting Colliers to upgrade i
Core-district absorption signals a geographically uneven recovery that could support 5%-8% Central and Admiralty rental growth despite 1.2 million sq. ft. of incoming supply.
Real Estate Asia 04 Aug 2026 Retailers in Jakarta are increasingly prioritising store productivity over network size, choosing higher-performing locations instead of pursuing rapid expansio
Selective expansion could concentrate tenant demand in differentiated malls, encouraging operators to refresh tenant mixes and experiences to strengthen visitation, spending and commercial performance.
Members can earn and redeem rewards across groceries, F&B, retail, EV charging, and more, including at Frasers Property malls.
The expanded loyalty ecosystem could increase footfall and cross-category spending at nine participating malls, potentially supporting tenant sales and suburban retail-space demand.
The guide price of $8.5 million translates to $3,735 psf based on the built-up area of 2,276 sq ft.
The sub-$10 million price, immediate income and nearby development pipeline may attract selective investors seeking scarce freehold heritage assets with potential footfall growth.
Hong Kong's industrial property market remained supported by resilient trade activity linked to global artificial intelligence demand during the second quarter
Near-term tenant leverage may persist, while AI-related trade and expanded gold storage capacity could support longer-term demand for specialised logistics and secure-storage facilities.
The guide price works out to $3,239 psf based on the total strata area of approximately 2,454 sq ft.
Its prominent frontage, commercial zoning and eligibility for foreign buyers may broaden investor demand for centrally located strata retail assets without residential stamp-duty constraints.
Real Estate Asia 27 Jul 2026 Jakarta's office development pipeline remains tightly constrained, with developers increasingly focusing on upgrading existing assets rather than launching spec
The constrained pipeline signals greater developer discipline and may help existing vacancies absorb gradually while limiting additional competition for incumbent office assets.
Office rents in Central Region rose 0.8%, versus the 0.2% decline previously, though vacancy rate edged up to 11%: URA data
Tight future supply and flight-to-quality demand may sustain rental and price growth for newer Grade A offices while increasing pressure on less competitive older buildings.
Real Estate Asia 24 Jul 2026 Corporate relocations into higher-quality office buildings are driving Jakarta's office market recovery, with occupiers increasingly prioritising operational ef
Relocation-driven demand may favour fitted, transit-accessible and green-certified offices, but substantial vacancies suggest recovery will remain selective rather than reflect broad market expansion.
Industrial prices continued to outpace rents, rising 0.6% q-o-q and 3.8% y-o-y in 2Q2026.
Resilient occupier demand and limited new prime logistics supply may sustain rental premiums for modern, automation-ready facilities while increasing pressure on older assets.
Real Estate Asia 23 Jul 2026
Demand for smaller productive units in accessible malls signals a two-tier market, potentially enabling prime landlords to backfill vacancies faster and command higher per-square-foot rents.
Real Estate Asia 23 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
Constrained premium availability and strong pre-leasing signal sustained landlord-favourable conditions, potentially driving further rent growth and encouraging occupiers to expand in place or use satellites.
Jurong Lake District's first major hotel is up and running, bringing 557 rooms and new facilities to Singapore's second CBD.
The district’s first major hotel could support growing business and leisure demand while adding amenities and activity as Jurong Lake District develops.
Real Estate Asia 22 Jul 2026 Jakarta's office market continues to favour tenants despite improving leasing activity, with around 3 million sqm of vacant office space still available, accord
The vacancy overhang may preserve tenant leverage, deter undifferentiated development and encourage owners to upgrade existing buildings to meet corporate and ESG requirements.
Real Estate Asia 22 Jul 2026
The divergence signals stronger leasing resilience at professionally managed malls with robust catchments, while older and independently owned properties may face weaker rental power.
