Investment opportunities in Singapore’s Pasir Panjang, and more news

For PropertyGuru’s real estate news roundup, Singapore’s Master Plan 2025 identifies the development of the Greater Southern Waterfront and Pasir Panjang as a significant, once-in-a-generation opportunity poised to reshape the local landscape and impact property values. In other news, a landmark housing development in Sydney’s Darling Harbour has attracted AUD600 million in pre-sales within 24 hours of the second release of apartments. Lastly, investment potential, rebounding visitor numbers, and strong economic performance continue to drive interest in Japan’s hotel sector with the scene set for a strong 2025.

Investing in Singapore’s evolving real estate landscape: Opportunities and insights in Pasir Panjang

Residential properties are unique in that they serve as both homes and investment assets, offering returns through potential capital appreciation. Property investments tend to involve a longer-term horizon than other assets like equities or bonds—often extending across generations for some buyers. However, recent global events, including interest rate cuts, heightened geopolitical tensions, and the election of Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president, suggest an uptick in market volatility and uncertainty. Given these challenges, how should property seekers in Singapore navigate the market with a long-term investment perspective?

According to PropertyGuru Singapore, the Government Master Plan and Concept Plan provide a structured guide for understanding future property value trends. As the government develops the Master Plan 2025, they are actively seeking public input and hosting forums to shape the plan’s initiatives. Key areas for transformation include the Jurong Lake District, Jurong Innovation District, Punggol Digital District, and the Greater Southern Waterfront. Among these, the development at the Greater Southern Waterfront and Pasir Panjang stands out as a significant, once-in-a-generation opportunity poised to reshape the local landscape and impact property values.

Radical AUD2 billion skyscraper smashes Sydney records

A landmark housing development in Darling Harbour has attracted AUD600 million in pre-sales within 24 hours of the second release of apartments.

The Mirvac Harbourside Residences development includes a 48-storey tower atop a former shopping centre directly on Darling Harbour’s waterfront. The luxury residential tower is expected to be completed by late 2027, as stated in realcommercial.com.au.

Over 140 apartments have been conditionally sold to buyers with sold prices ranging from just over AUD1.7 million to AUD25 million. The AUD600 million in pre-sales is a record for a Mirvac second release.

Strong investment in Japan hotels set to continue in 2025 says Colliers

Investor activity is to continue the upward trend, according to the new Colliers report. Investment potential, rebounding visitor numbers, and strong economic performance continue to drive interest in Japan’s hotel sector with the scene set for a strong 2025.

According to Colliers’ Japan Hospitality Insights report, tourism has surged since Japan relaxed national borders, reinstated visa-free travel and relaunched a travel discount scheme. As a result, the hotel investment market has thrived over the last 18-24 months supported by the weaker Japanese yen (JPY) and persistently low interest rates which have provided an ideal platform for inbound investment.

“The market has roared to life and foreign visitors have returned – last year’s tourism figures surpassed their 2019 level, and they are on course to do the same this year,” Kei Sumiyoshi, Colliers’ Senior Director and Head of Hotels & Hospitality in Japan, said in The Hotel Conversation.

Shaman Chellaram, Senior Director Asia, Hotel Advisory, added, “With Japan being one of the few markets offering a positive yield spread and evident inbound tourism growth, significant foreign capital has flowed into the country.”

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