Cross-border investors pour US$1.49 bil into land and development projects in Singapore in 2024: Colliers
The United States was the top source of cross-border real estate investment capital, contributing US$ 48.48 billion, followed by Canada and the UK at US$ 19.7 billion and US$ 10.78 billion, specifically.
Over 2 years in the Asia Pacific area, five real estate markets attracted the most attention from capitalists, led by the office sector that gathered US$ 57 billion, complied with by commercial assets (US$ 55 billion), retail (US$ 37 billion), multifamily properties (US$ 17 billion), and hospitality (US$ 15 billion).
“Singapore’s strategic placement and sturdy investment option appeal have strengthened its position as a global capital hub,” says Bastiaan van Beijsterveldt, managing director at Colliers Singapore. “As we get through 2025, Singapore remains a beacon for financiers seeking growth and stability in the vibrant Asia Pacific region”.
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This year, income spreads across all areas globally are expected to align to comparable degrees, that will allow the broader development of domestic and cross-border capital, claims Pilgrim. Property industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as the Asia Pacific area, can be the main recipients of an expansion in global cross-border investment event in the middle of a stronger US dollar this year.
Along with being a top destination for capital spending, Singapore-based investment company were the fourth strongest source of cross-border capital flow right into various other real estate industry, with a total outflow of US$ 8.9 billion in 2024.
“As a worldwide resources centre, Asia Pacific’s diverse investment appeal is certain,” states Chris Pilgrim, Colliers supervising director of Global Capital Markets, Asia Pacific. The region’s strategic position and increasing effect underscore its pivotal duty in shaping the global investment landscape, he says.
China continues to be the number one spot for cross-border real estate investment, with US$ 29.1 billion pouring into the nation in 2024. Meanwhile, Germany and Australia took 3rd and 4th spot in the global rankings, specifically, with US$ 1.02 billion and US$ 1.01 billion in investments.
According to Colliers’ Global Capital Flows report, Singapore ranked as the second most attractive cross-border destination for property and development investments in 2024, with US$ 1.49 billion ($1.99 billion) purchased the local property industry.
