Month: February 2025

According to a research report by Colliers released in February, the industrial property market in Singapore is expected to experience a slowdown this year due to a combination of higher supply and weaker demand. The firm projects a moderate rental and price growth of 0% to 2% annually in 2025, compared to 3.5% growth seen in both areas last year.

Colliers notes that JTC’s fourth quarter data for 2024 indicates a market that is “losing steam”. The rental index for all industrial properties saw a 17th consecutive quarter of growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, with a 0.5% quarter-on-quarter increase, bringing the total growth for the year to 3.5%. However, this is a significant decrease from the 8.9% growth seen in 2023. The price index also grew by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, a decline from the 1.2% growth in the previous quarter. Industrial property prices rose by 2.1% in 2024, less than half of the 5.1% increase seen in 2023.

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Colliers attributes the muted outlook to the expected surge in industrial space supply this year, which is more than 2.5 times the supply in 2024. The report states, “This surge in supply has led to the present supply-demand imbalance with segments of the market now seeing upcoming supply with slower precommitments or completed projects with lower occupancy.”

This increase in supply, along with higher interest rates and operating expenses, is expected to continue dampening rental growth. Moreover, the uncertainty brought about by heightened trade protectionism may also affect business confidence and investment decisions.

On the other hand, Colliers expects industrial demand to remain strong, supported by sectors such as semiconductors, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. The firm also predicts a gradual ramp-up in industrial leasing activities as policies become clearer and market sentiments improve, driven by the ongoing upturn in the chip cycle.

However, with the projected moderation in rents and the increase in supply, tenants will have more options in the market this year, according to Colliers. New industrial developments with modern specifications may encourage businesses to relocate from older, aging manufacturing spaces to newer projects, says Nicolas Menville, executive director and head of Singapore-based industrial clients for Colliers.

In summary, the industrial property market in Singapore is expected to see a slowdown in rental and price growth this year, primarily due to the rise in supply and weaker demand. However, demand from key sectors may continue to support the market, and the increase in supply may provide tenants with more options in the market.…

Tan Boon Liat Building, a well-known industrial property situated at 315 Outram Road, has been put up for collective sale through a public tender with a reserve price of $1.15 billion. The freehold site spans two separate land plots zoned for “Business 1” use, and covers a total site area of approximately 175,655 sq ft. The building, which currently stands at 15 storeys, is known for housing various furniture and home decor stores.

Cushman & Wakefield, the property’s advisor and marketing agent, revealed that URA has released an Outline Planning Advice on January 22nd, recommending for the site to be rezoned to “Residential with Commercial at 1st storey” with a plot ratio of 4.9, which is higher than its current 3.1. This translates to a potential 50% increase in the total allowable gross floor area (GFA).

The property firm added that URA has also advised on the amalgamation of a few leftover state land plots into the main plot. These state land plots are estimated to span about 20,451 sq ft, subject to approval from relevant authorities.

According to Cushman & Wakefield, the site has a potential GFA of over 1.06 million sq ft when including the state land plots and any additional GFA entitlements. The first storey can accommodate up to approximately 16,146 sq ft of commercial GFA. In line with the new residential zoning, a minimum GFA of around 161,459 sq ft will be allocated for Serviced Apartments II (SA2), where a minimum stay of three months is required. The allowable heights for the new development range from 130m to 180m.

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Based on the reserve price, which includes land betterment charges, estimated state land premium, and a 10% bonus GFA for the residential portion, the estimated land rate is about $1,888 psf per plot ratio.

Recent industrial sales transactions at Tan Boon Liat Building also show favorable market sentiment towards the property (Source: EdgeProp Buddy)

According to Christina Sim, senior director of capital markets at Cushman & Wakefield, the site is highly attractive to developers due to its freehold tenure and proximity to the future Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), which will be a major draw for homebuyers. She also noted that the fact that the site currently has a “Business 1” zoning would exempt it from Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD).

The tender for the site will close on March 18 at 3pm.…

Park Nova’s largest penthouse recently set a new record for the development, after it was sold for $38.888 million. According to a caveat dated January 21st on the URA Realis database, the five-bedroom unit is located on the 20th floor and spans over 5,899 sq ft, translating to a price of $6,593 psf.

This transaction marks the highest price ever recorded for a unit at Park Nova, both in terms of absolute price and psf-price, based on lodged caveats. Previously, these records were held by a 4,499 sq ft penthouse that was sold in May 2021 for $26.026 million ($5,784 psf).

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The sale of the penthouse also sets a new record for the second-highest psf-price ever registered for a condo unit in Singapore. The current record holder is a unit at The Marq on Paterson Hill, which sold for $20.54 million or $6,650 psf in 2011.

It is believed that the penthouse sold on January 21st is part of a collection of properties linked to the $3 billion money laundering case, which has reportedly been put up for sale. The penthouse was previously reported to have sold in 2021 for $34.438 million ($5,838 psf).

Recently, the developer of Park Nova has also sold two other units within a month, according to caveats. On January 17th, a four-bedroom unit on the 19th floor measuring 2,906 sq ft was sold for $16.59 million ($5,708 psf). Prior to that, on December 27th, another four-bedroom unit on the 18th floor measuring 2,896 sq ft was sold for $15.99 million ($5,522 psf).

Park Nova is a freehold luxury condo consisting of 54 units located at the prestigious Orchard Boulevard and Tomlinson Road in prime District 10. Developed by Hong Kong’s Shun Tak Holdings, the development received its temporary occupation permit in November 2021.

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CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has recently announced its acquisition of a freehold land parcel in Osaka, Japan for the development of its first data centre in the country. The project, which is estimated to cost over US$700 million or $944.3 million, will be equipped with 50 megawatts (MW) of power capacity and will incorporate advanced cooling technologies and other energy-saving solutions to support artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

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CLI has emphasized its commitment to sustainable development by ensuring that the data centre will use products with zero ozone depletion potential or with global warming potential (GWP) of less than 100, in line with industry best practices for temperature management.

Manohar Khiatani, senior executive director of CLI, notes that the acquisition of this land aligns with the company’s digitalization investment strategy and further expands its presence in Japan – a key market for CLI. Khiatani highlights the significant growth potential of the Japanese data centre market, which is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% from US$23.8 billion in 2023 to US$38.7 billion in 2038. He also points out that Japan is currently the largest data centre market in Asia Pacific, outside of China, with a 1.4 gigawatt capacity.

CLI’s managing director of private funds (data centre), Michelle Lee, also notes the strong demand for data centres and the expected double-digit growth in the sector, which is expected to outstrip new supply. Lee highlights the increasing institutional interest in data centre investments, with 97% of investors planning to increase their overall investment in data centres.

Since October 2020, CLI has successfully raised US$600 million for its data centre development funds in Asia. With this latest acquisition, CLI aims to continue identifying and investing in compelling opportunities for its private fund investors and build on the momentum of its recent data centre portfolio expansions. Currently, the CapitaLand Group boasts 27 data centres across Asia and Europe, with a combined power capacity of approximately 800 MW and assets under management (AUM) of around $6 billion.

CLI’s stock closed at $2.42 on Feb 3, with a decrease of 1.63%.…