Properties Knuggets

Jan 28, 2026

Summary and Advice on Real Estate Opportunities:

Summary:

  1. Real Estate Asia Built Environment Awards 2026
  2. This prestigious awards program recognizes innovation, excellence, and sustainability in Asia’s real estate sector, covering construction, architecture, and interior design.
  3. It offers a platform to showcase top projects, gain recognition, and enhance brand reputation across Asia.
  4. Submission deadline: March 13, 2026.

  5. Singapore Property Market (January 2026 Updates)

  6. Assembly Place, a commercial property with over 90% occupancy, recently listed on Catalist, showing investor interest in stable assets.
  7. Private residential prices grew modestly by 3.3% in 2025, the slowest since 2020, indicating a cooling but still positive market.
  8. Core Central Region (CCR) and landed properties led price appreciation, reflecting strong demand for premium and landed homes.
  9. A freehold condo in prime District 10 (Nassim Jade) sold for $6.8 million, demonstrating strong capital gains in prime locations.
  10. Ho Bee Land’s A$318.5 million acquisition of a development site in Queensland, Australia, signals growing cross-border investment activities.
  11. Straits Trading’s sale of a South Korea logistics property suggests regional portfolio adjustments.

Advice and Good Opportunities:

  1. Enter the Real Estate Asia Built Environment Awards
  2. Developers, architects, and real estate firms with innovative or sustainable projects should participate to boost credibility, attract investors, and expand business networks across Asia.

  3. Invest in Prime Singapore Properties, Especially Core Central Region and Landed Homes

  4. These segments are showing resilience and continued demand, likely providing strong capital appreciation and rental yield. Focus on freehold and well-located landed properties.

  5. Consider High-Occupancy Commercial Assets

  6. Properties like Assembly Place with stable occupancy and income are attractive for investors seeking steady, reliable returns.

  7. Explore Cross-Border Investment Opportunities

  8. Following the trend of Singapore developers investing overseas (e.g., Ho Bee Land in Australia), consider diversification by looking at regional development projects and partnerships outside Singapore.

  9. Leverage Data-Driven Advisory Services

  10. Utilize market analytics and expert insights to make informed buying or selling decisions in a data-rich environment.

Summary: Focus on prime and landed residential properties in Singapore for capital growth, consider stable commercial assets for income stability, participate in reputable industry awards to enhance your brand, and explore cross-border investments for diversification and growth.

Stay Well!

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