Thematic industrial properties to thrive in 2025: Knight Frank

This includes data centres, food factories, and logistics.

Thematic industrial properties, such as data centres, food factories, and logistics, are expected to be sought after in 2025, according to Knight Frank.

In addition, living sectors, including serviced and co-living residences, are also expected to attract interest as tourist and transient cross-border worker volumes rise.

Investment sales activity is projected to improve with an annual total projected sales transaction value estimated at $27b to $30b for the whole of 2025.

In contrast, Knight Frank noted that the collective sales market will likely face continued challenges in the year ahead as developers remain sensitive to price weighed against the attractiveness of sites. Owners will need to set realistic asking prices for a sale to materialise.

Amidst the cooling measures for residential properties, commercial and mixed-use developments are expected to have a better chance of success given prevailing market conditions.