Spotlight deals

Helping you get deals done around the world. Learn more about what these deals indicate about the global real estate market.

Office

Mirae Asset Global Investments sell Alphadom Tower in Pangyo

Despite a contraction in the market, led by rising interest rates, the transaction concluded successfully.

KB Asset Management sell Jongno Tower in Seoul to SK REITs

The marquee transaction proves investors' firm demand for prime locations, despite interest rate hikes and uncertainty.

Mercatus Strategic Investment Management sell Income@Raffles

The sale of the marque CBD commercial asset in 1H 2022 reinforces longer-term appeal of core Singapore CBD assets.

Mastern Asset Management acquires Alpharium Tower in Korea

Big-ticket deals in major office properties are on the uptrend after a pause in trading at the height of the pandemic.

Frasers Commercial Trust sells Cross Street Exchange

This transaction proves that investors see longer-potential in retail opportunities offered in mixed use developments.

Allianz acquires 50% stake of OUE Bayfront Singapore

This deal further underlines confidence in deploying capital into prime office assets in Asia Pacific gateway cities.

Allianz and Gaw Capital acquire Duo Complex in Singapore

The size of the deal illustrates the confidence investors have in Singapore and its commercial real estate market.

Middle-markets space as a dominant sector for 2021

The sales clearly indicate strong pent-up demand for strategically located office properties in Melbourne’s city-fringe.

ARE consolidated three office buildings in Auckland's CBD

The project aims to create a modern, post-Covid workspace that is evolved to support new ways of working.

 Data Centres

CapitaLand’s China Trust acquire 4 premium logistics assets

Logistics assets remain a priority for investors and we expect this trend to continue throughout Asia Pacific.

Princeton Digital Group acquire data center and enter Japan

This transaction demonstrates that locations for data centres in Greater Tokyo are diversifying.

ESR Cayman Limited acquires data centre with 78MW potential

The landmark transaction reinforces the attractiveness of the Japan market as a rapidly developing data center industry.

Logistics

APG and CLI acquire self-storage platform Extra Space Asia

This marquee transaction reflects investors’ confidence in Asia’s longer-term growth and interest in Asian self-storage.

ESR Australia acquire Blackstone’s Milestone Portfolio

This 45-asset platform sale signifies the increased attractiveness of this dynamic and resilient asset class.

Xander Investment acquire Logistics Park in Kolkata

The deal represents Xander securing its presence in India's warehouse market: in the East, on top of the South and West.

IRA Realty Tech Pvt Ltd buy prime land parcel in Hyderabad

The sale illustrates rising end customer demand in Shamshabad due to its proximity and direct access to commercial hubs.

Hospitality

Strategic Hospitality Holdings Limited sell prominent hotels

This portfolio transaction attests to investors' confidence in the fundamentals of Southeast Asia’s hotel space.

Virtical makes maiden acquisition in Melbourne hotel market

The sale (concluded in 2 weeks) reinforces both domestic and international investors' prioritisation of quality assets.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group sells PARKROYAL on Kichener Road

The deal underpins Singapore's enduring appeal as a safe haven for investors amidst global macroeconomic uncertainty.

MINT and financial partner acquire Amari Havodda Maldives

Exceptional interest in the property showcases the appeal of Maldives' hotels market for a breadth of capital sources.

Ichigo Estate sells The OneFive Osaka Midosuji Hotel

Despite difficult trading conditions and closed borders, Japan remains a top hotel investment destination in Asia.

Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa and the W Maldives sold

The sale of the two award-winning resorts represents one of the largest open-market transactions in the Maldives.

Emerald Collection acquires Faarufushi Maldives in Raa Atoll

Significantly, the entire sale process occurred irrespective of ongoing Covid-19 uncertainty within the travel industry.

Arden Group grows portfolio with multiple quick acquisitions

The chain of speedy transactions indicate a commercial revival underway for New Zealand's hotels market.

Residential

Sun Hung Kai Credit Limited sell waterfront house

The renowned luxury residence, located on the South side of Hong Kong, enjoys a panoramic view of the Tai Tam Bay area.

AXA Investment Managers sell multifamily portfolio

This sale of assets across Tokyo, Greater Osaka and Nagoya shows huge investor appetite for multifamily assets in Japan.

Ming Fai Building sold in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong

Despite reasonable existing rental rates, there is great potential in growth for student housing conversions.

Retail

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd sell One Kai Tak malls

This sale is a testament to the gradual recovery of Hong Kong’s retail market, as the country’s borders reopen.

ISPT recapitalises Fort Street Property Fund

Despite pandemic-induced volatility, suburban retail assets remain attractive due to their defensive stability.

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust sells JCube mall

The Singapore commercial investment market sees growing competition and demand in the suburban retail market.

Alexandra's 'The Warehouse' sold to new owner

Despite headwinds for retail in New Zealand, Alexandra is expected to remain a relatively stable market.

Alternatives

Plaza Development (Pte) Limited sell Textile Centre Car Park

Strata car parks are tightly held onto and in high demand due to their rarity and the car park title distribution halt.

Land Sales

Silverstone Developments buys 176 Melbourne Street

This sale marks the beginning of a wave of development site deals, and reflects exceptionally strong market conditions.