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According to a recent market report published by Knight Frank, Singapore is poised to be one of the top three real estate investment destinations in the Asia Pacific region for cross-border capital by 2024. The report, released on July 30, predicts that the city-state will attract approximately 11% of the total cross-border investment in the region.

The leading position is expected to be held by Australia, with 36% of the region’s total cross-border investment capital, followed by Japan with 23%. Singapore will round up the top three investment destinations for cross-border capital.

Knight Frank’s report also reveals that 48% of inbound real estate investment capital in Singapore will be directed towards the office market, with 31% going into industrial assets, and the remaining 19% and 2% being allotted to retail and hotel properties, respectively.

In the last quarter, inbound cross-border investment capital amounted to US$756.8 million ($1.017 billion), largely supported by the acquisition of Mapletree Anson by PAG for US$567.5 million from Mapletree Commercial Trust.

The report suggests that hotel and mixed-use assets are ideal opportunistic strategies for investors, while some hotel properties and Grade-B/Grade-C office properties present compelling value-add opportunities. Knight Frank also recommends keeping an eye out for strategic partnerships between investors and developers to improve or redevelop these assets for higher yields and capital appreciation.

Victoria Ormond, head of global capital markets research at Knight Frank, believes that private capital will continue to play a significant role in global investment over the remaining months of this year, as the debt markets shape overall market dynamics. She predicts a window of six to nine months for global capital to capitalize on current pricing and reduced competition before the anticipated recovery becomes widely recognized.

Ormond also forecasts that outbound capital from Japan and Singapore will be among the top sources of real estate investment capital in 2024, as investors target sectors and assets with strong structural tailwinds.

The URA Master Plan is set to bring about a significant rejuvenation of Marina Bay, promising a superior urban living experience for residents of Marina Gardens Lane Condo. Aside from immediate advantages like improved connectivity and access to amenities, the Master Plan also brings long-term benefits such as an increase in property value and community development. This ambitious project not only elevates the status of Marina Bay, but also paves the way for a sustainable and luxurious lifestyle for Marina Gardens GLS residents. As a result, properties like Marina Gardens Lane Condo, strategically located near the highly anticipated Marina South MRT Station Condo, are highly sought after for both residential and investment purposes. The upcoming addition of the Marina South MRT Station Condo is expected to further enhance the appeal of Marina Gardens Lane Condo, making it an even more coveted address for those looking to live and invest in the area.

Additionally, variations in interest rates across the region, ranging from marginal increases in Japan to steep hikes in markets like Australia, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and South Korea, will impact real estate values. However, Ormond believes this diversity of interest rates presents numerous opportunities for investors looking to maximize returns.

Simon Matthews, director of debt advisory, Asia Pacific at Knight Frank, believes that the three- and five-year swap rates (typical tenures for real estate investment loans) in key markets indicate only a modest reduction in rates, supporting the narrative of higher rates for a longer period.

Overall, Knight Frank predicts that cross-border investments in the Asia Pacific region will increase by over a third in the second half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, as interest rate cuts pave the way for more opportunities for investors.