Cross-border investors pour US$1.49 bil into land and development projects in Singapore in 2024: Colliers
Beyond 2 years in the Asia Pacific area, five realty sectors attracted the most attention from capitalists, led by the office sector that gathered US$ 57 billion, followed by industrial assets (US$ 55 billion), retail (US$ 37 billion), multifamily real properties (US$ 17 billion), and hospitality (US$ 15 billion).
Along with being a top destination for capital investment, Singapore-based investment firms were the fourth strongest source of cross-border funding stream right into various other property markets, with an overall outflow of US$ 8.9 billion in 2024.
“As a worldwide capital center, Asia Pacific’s different investment appeal is undeniable,” states Chris Pilgrim, Colliers managing executive of Global Capital Markets, Asia Pacific. The region’s strategic positioning and expanding effect underscore its pivotal role in shaping the international investment landscape, he says.
This year, income spreads throughout all regions worldwide are anticipated to align to comparable degrees, which will enable the broader development of domestic and cross-border capital, claims Pilgrim. Real estate markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as the Asia Pacific area, can be the major beneficiaries of a growth in global cross-border investment activity amid a stronger US dollar this year.
China stays the number one destination for cross-border realty investment, with US$ 29.1 billion pouring into the country last year. At the same time, Germany and Australia took 3rd and fourth position in the international positions, respectively, with US$ 1.02 billion and US$ 1.01 billion in investments.
The United States was the leading source of cross-border real estate financial investment capital, contributing US$ 48.48 billion, complied with by Canada and the UK at US$ 19.7 billion and US$ 10.78 billion, respectively.
“Singapore’s strategic placement and sturdy investment appeal have actually strengthened its position as a global capital hub,” says Bastiaan van Beijsterveldt, managing director at Colliers Singapore. “As we navigate 2025, Singapore continues to be a beacon for financiers seeking growth and stability in the vibrant Asia Pacific region”.
According to Colliers’ Global Capital Flows record, Singapore ranked as the 2nd most appealing cross-border place for land and development ventures in 2024, with US$ 1.49 billion ($1.99 billion) bought the local property industry.
