Cross-border investors pour US$1.49 bil into land and development projects in Singapore in 2024: Colliers
The United States was the leading source of cross-border real estate investment capital, contributing US$ 48.48 billion, followed by Canada and the UK at US$ 19.7 billion and US$ 10.78 billion, specifically.
“Singapore’s strategic position and robust investment option appeal have actually solidified its position as a global capital hub,” says Bastiaan van Beijsterveldt, managing director at Colliers Singapore. “As we navigate 2025, Singapore remains a beacon for investors seeking development and stability in the vibrant Asia Pacific region”.
This year, revenue spreads across all of the regions around the world are expected to align to comparable levels, which will allow the broader development of residential and cross-border capital, says Pilgrim. Realty industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), along with the Asia Pacific area, can be the main beneficiaries of an expansion in international cross-border investment event amid a more powerful US dollar this year.
“As an international resources centre, Asia Pacific’s different investment appeal is certain,” claims Chris Pilgrim, Colliers administering executive of Global Capital Markets, Asia Pacific. The region’s strategic position and expanding effect underscore its pivotal role in defining the international investment landscape, he says.
Over 2 years in the Asia Pacific region, 5 real property fields reeled in the most attention from financiers, led by the office sector that collected US$ 57 billion, adhered to by industrial assets (US$ 55 billion), retail (US$ 37 billion), multifamily real estates (US$ 17 billion), and hospitality (US$ 15 billion).
In addition to being a top destination for capital investment, Singapore-based investment company were the fourth greatest source of cross-border resources stream right into other realty industry, with an overall outflow of US$ 8.9 billion in 2024.
According to Colliers’ Global Capital Flows report, Singapore listed as the 2nd most attractive cross-border destination for property and development ventures in 2024, with US$ 1.49 billion ($1.99 billion) bought the local real estate industry.
China stays the number one destination for cross-border realty investment, with US$ 29.1 billion pouring into the nation last year. At the same time, Germany and Australia took 3rd and 4th place in the international rankings, specifically, with US$ 1.02 billion and US$ 1.01 billion in investments.
