Commercial Property
Shophouse outlook softens amid investor pushback on valuations
Sales for 2025 are projected to hit between S$700m and S$800m.
CapitaLand Ascott Trust sells Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo for $222.7m
The transaction is expected to be completed by Q4 2025.
FLCT posts 92.5% occupancy rate in Q3 2025
It reported 420,000 square metres of active leases and renewals.
Singapore’s SME Centres set for major upgrades by 2027
Enhancements are expected to be fully implemented by 2027 include expanded advisory services.
MPACT reports DPU of 2.01 cents per unit for the period April to June 2025
Record date for unitholders is 7 August, payout is on 11 September.
DBS, Frasers Property sign 3-year partnership to boost SG's heartland economy
Retailers will get help with cost savings and digital adoption.
Elite UK REIT’s NPI dips 0.4% YoY in H1
The company said it was on the back of revenue increasing 0.5% YoY to $32.
CapitaLand India Trust’s NPI grows 10% YoY in H1
Distribution per unit also increased by 9% YoY to $0.0397.
First REIT posts 5.8% drop in DPU with forex drag in 1H25
The REIT reported a 2.9% decline in rental and other income, falling to $50.5m from $52.0m a year earlier.
Elliot James Interiors targets Middle East expansion with Dubai launch
The firm responds to rising demand for purpose-driven, design-led environments in the Middle East.
Far East H-Trust’s net property down 7.7% to $45.7m in H1 2025
DPS is 1.78 cents for the period.
Keppel REIT’s net property income up 11.8% to $108.25m in H1
Distribution per unit is 2.72 cents for the period.
HongkongLand reports $284m profit for H1
On a committed basis, the Singapore vacancy was at 1.2%.
YTL Starhill Global’s net property income inches up in FY2025
The company attributes this to higher contributions from Singapore and Perth Properties.
CDL Hospitality Trusts’ NPI down 11.9% YoY in H1
Net property income for the period was $58.6m.
JTC launches two sites in H2 of IGLS Programme
The public tender for the land parcels is scheduled to close on 9 September 2025.
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