Hong Kong’s stumbling office market looks like a bargain to at least one major US investment manager, with Chicago-based Citadel said to be tripling its footprint in the IFC. Also in the news today, Swire Properties has announced plans for… Read More>>
Kaisa to Resume Foshan Project and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
In today’s roundup of regional news headlines, cash-strapped developer Kaisa vows to resume work at a project in Guangdong province, a raft of Singapore-listed REITs post financial results, and JLL says Asia Pacific hotels are gaining favour with investors as… Read More>>
CC Land Boss Wins Approval for £500M London Palace and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
In today’s roundup of regional news headlines, a Hong Kong tycoon wins permission to build his eight-storey central London hideaway, the kings of Causeway Bay snap up another slice of the premier retail district, and a Texas-based private equity player… Read More>>
Suntec REIT Buying London Office Block From Ivanhoe Cambridge for $489M
After a pair of Singapore office sales, SGX-listed Suntec REIT has agreed to acquire a London office building for £353 million ($489.4 million), according to an announcement to the Singapore stock exchange.
The ARA Asset Management-controlled vehicle is purchasing The… Read More>>
Suntec REIT Sells 30% Stake in UBS Singapore HQ to Billionaire Gordon Tang
Suntec REIT has sold its 30 percent stake in Swiss bank UBS’s Singapore headquarters for S$295.5 million ($220.2 million), in a transaction that puts the owners of SingHaiyi Group in full control of the recently renovated asset.
“The divestment of… Read More>>
CapitaLand Sets Up Sustainable Innovation Fund and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
In today’s roundup of regional news headlines, real estate giant CapitaLand hatches a five-year fund to boost innovation and sustainability, another Hong Kong parking spot goes for an eye-popping sum, and Singapore’s retail and office REITs outperform despite recent COVID… Read More>>
COVID Restrictions Drop SG Condo Resales 11% in May and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
Slower home sales in Singapore lead today’s collection of real estate headlines from around Asia, as COVID-19 restrictions gave the city’s condo resale market the chills during May.
Highly leveraged mainland developer China Evergrande also continues to… Read More>>
Luxury Brands Head Back Into China’s Lower-Tier Cities and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
In Mingtiandi’s latest roundup of regional news headlines, consumers in China’s lower-tier cities are embracing global luxury brands, Singapore says foreign buying of homes fell to a 17-year low in 2020, and Thailand approves property tax and fee cuts to… Read More>>
PAG Buying Aussie Buildout Firm for A$300M and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
In today’s roundup of regional news headlines, Hong Kong private equity firm PAG has reportedly signed a deal to acquire an Australian office design firm, logistics titan ESR begins building a nine-storey warehouse facility near Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, and Hong… Read More>>
ARA’s Suntec REIT Buys Half-Stake in UK Offices From CPPIB for $560M
Suntec REIT last week became the latest Singaporean investor to buy into a UK commercial property this year, with the ARA Asset Management-driven trust picking up a half-stake in a two building complex for £430.6 million ($560 million), according to… Read More>>