Singapore office rents continue to rise in Q2

DESPITE continued contraction in net office demand and rising vacancies, office rents continued to rise in the second quarter, based on the latest official data.

Outlook remains challenging for retail space even as rental decline slows

THE rental decline for retail space in Singapore's central region slowed to 0.5 per cent in the second quarter over the previous quarter.

MCT reports 22.9% increase in NPI amid higher revenue

MAPLETREE Commercial Trust (MCT) reported an improvement to gross revenue and net property income during its first quarter, mainly due to lower rental rebates compared to a year ago, and compensation received from a pre-terminated lease.

Brokers' Take: CGS-CIMB, Jefferies, OCBC optimistic about Suntec Reit's office portfolio

IN reports released on Thursday and Friday, brokerages were optimistic about Suntec Reit’s T82U resilient office portfolio, although they were less positive on its retail portfolio as Singapore re-imposes Phase 2 (Heightened) Alert measures.

Brokers' take: Analysts raise targets for ARA Logos after Australia portfolio acquisition

GROWING demand for logistiscs assets could boost units of ARA Logos Logistics Trust (ALog), brokers said.

Singapore Q2 private home prices up 0.8%, easing from 3.3% growth in prior quarter

LED by non-landed properties, private home prices in Singapore increased 0.8 per cent in the second quarter of this year, slowing from the 3.3 per cent growth chalked up in the previous quarter.

Singapore retail property rents, prices continue to slide in Q2

The Urban Redevelopment Authority's rental index for office space in Singapore's central region rose 1.3 per cent in the second quarter of this year over the previous quarter. This is a smaller increase compared with the 3.3 per cent quarter-on-quarter rise in Q1 2021.

URA office rent index for central region up 1.3% q-o-q in Q2; islandwide vacancy rises to 12.6%

THE Urban Redevelopment Authority's rental index for office space in Singapore's central region rose 1.3 per cent in the second quarter of this year over the previous quarter. This is a smaller increase compared with the 3.3 per cent quarter-on-quarter rise in Q1 2021.

ESR-Reit H1 DPU up 14% to 1.554 Singapore cents

ESR-REIT on Friday reported its distribution per unit (DPU) rose 14.3 per cent to 1.554 Singapore cents for the half year ended June 30, 2021, from 1.359 cents in the year-ago period.

GuocoLand top bidder for Lentor Central plot; Tampines EC site sets price record

RESIDENTIAL land prices continue to rise, reflecting developers' optimistic outlook on private home prices and continuing hunger for land, going by the latest state land tender closings.

FCT portfolio occupancy stable for Q3 even as shopper traffic trends lower

FRASERS Centrepoint Trust (FCT) said its retail portfolio occupancy remained stable during the third quarter ended June, despite disruptions from Covid-19.

Rents, prices of Singapore industrial properties increase in Q2; supply is rebounding, says JTC

INDUSTRIAL rents and prices in Q2 rose over the quarter for the third straight quarterly season, reflecting the economic recovery seen in the manufacturing sector, data released by JTC on Thursday showed.

Nine bids each for site in Lentor, EC plot in Tampines St 62

TWO 99-year leasehold plots offered as part of the Government Land Sales Programme have each fetched nine bids at state tenders that closed on Thursday.

More than a dozen cloud-kitchen units at Lavender's CT Hub 2 change hands

TEN commercial units used as cloud kitchens at CT Hub 2 have been sold for more than S$8.6 million or S$2,450 per square foot (sq ft) this month, Huttons said on Thursday. It did not identify the buyer.

Singapore industrial space rents, prices up in Q2; supply makes a rebound: JTC

INDUSTRIAL rents and prices in Q2 rose over the quarter for the third straight quarterly season, reflecting the economic recovery seen in the manufacturing sector, data released by JTC on Thursday showed.

ARA Logos H1 DPU up 10.6% to 2.57 S cents on revenue from Australia acquisition

ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust's distribution per unit (DPU) rose 10.6 per cent to 2.57 Singapore cents for the first half ended June 30, 2021, from 2.323 cents the year before.

Sabana Reit's H1 DPU trebles to 1.48 S cents; to remove Shari'ah compliance requirement

THE manager of Sabana Shari'ah Compliant Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (Sabana Reit) has announced a distribution per unit (DPU) of 1.48 Singapore cents for the half year ended June 30, 2021, more than three times the DPU of 0.47 Singapore cents a year ago.

Suntec Reit posts 26.1% rise H1 2021 DPU amid resilient office portfolio

SUNTEC real estate investment trust T82U (Reit)'s distribution per unit (DPU) rose 26.1 per cent to 4.154 Singapore cents for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021, up from 3.293 cents for the same period a year ago.

Two office floors at Springleaf Tower up for sale

TWO office floors - levels eight and nine - at Springleaf Tower have been put up for sale with a guide price of S$2,500 per square foot on strata area, said exclusive marketing agent CBRE on Wednesday.

Landlords to bring back previous Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) support schemes

MAJOR landlords are bringing back the support schemes they provided last May, as Singapore enters Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) for the second time in three months.

CDL's New Zealand unit acquires development land in Havelock North

CDL Investments New Zealand (CDI), the 66 per cent-owned subsidiary of City Developments C09 (CDL) that is listed in New Zealand, has acquired 69.4 hectares of land in Havelock North, New Zealand, the company said on Wednesday in a bourse filing.

Two office floors at Springleaf Tower up for sale

TWO office floors - Levels eight and nine - at Springleaf Tower have been put up for sale with a guide price of S$2,500 per square foot on strata area, said exclusive marketing agent CBRE on Wednesday.

Alset to inject first rental home assets into American Home Reit

ALSET International on Tuesday announced that its 99.99 per cent-owned indirect subsidiary Alset EHome will kick off the seeding process of American Home Reit (AHR) by transferring over 20 single-family rental homes into the real estate investment trust (Reit).

Ascott sees over 40% unit growth y-o-y, boosted by record signings in Vietnam

THE Ascott has secured over 8,300 units across more than 30 properties in the first seven months of 2021, marking a 40 per cent growth compared to the same period a year ago, the company announced in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Ex-CapitaLand China president Lucas Loh named co-president at Hopson Development

LUCAS Loh, the former chief executive officer and president of CapitaLand China, has been appointed the co-president of Hong Kong-listed property group Hopson Development Holdings, effective July 1, the group said in a bourse filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday.

LMIRT extending mall closures in Indonesia to July 25

LIPPO Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMIRT) has extended the temporary closure of its malls in Java, Bali and Medan to July 25, the manager said in a bourse filing on Wednesday morning.

British homes, businesses unprepared for climate change: Aviva

What's next for Stamford Land if it pivots away from hotels?

SINGAPORE-LISTED property players have been busy actively managing their portfolios, by exiting or reducing exposure to certain asset classes and geographies while expanding in segments and markets where returns may be better.

MLT's Q1 DPU rises 5.7% amid higher gross revenue

THE distribution per unit (DPU) of Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) for the first quarter ended June 30 grew 5.7 per cent to 2.161 Singapore cents amid higher gross revenue during the period.

Singapore property players can still score from student housing in overseas markets

IT IS not only residents of the United Kingdom and the United States who are cheering the speed at which populations in these countries are being vaccinated and the ensuing relaxation of Covid-19 related restrictions.

First Reit to divest South Korean property for US$4.5 million

FIRST Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) said on Monday its subsidiaries have entered into conditional sale and purchase agreements for Sarang Hospital for around US$4.52 million.

MLT Q1 DPU rises 5.7% amid higher gross revenue

THE distribution per unit (DPU) of Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) for the first quarter ended June 30 grew 5.7 per cent to 2.161 Singapore cents amid higher gross revenue during the period.

Hot stock: CapitaLand shares rise 1.8% on updates to restructuring plans

SHARES of CapitaLand climbed as much as 1.8 per cent or S$0.07 to S$3.88 as at 2.55pm on Monday, amid positive sentiment over its restructuring plan.

CapitaLand Investment to bank on multiple engines for growth

CAPITALAND Investment (CLI) is aiming to achieve S$100 billion in funds under management (FUM) by 2024 and grow its lodging business to 160,000 units under management by 2023, up from S$78 billion FUM and 123,000 units in 2020.

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