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Continued investment momentum in India driven by large private equity deals; Investment activity strengthens in Hong Kong SAR, driven by key transactions and distressed asset sales; Driven by industrial transactions, investment activity in Taiwan picks up as sentiment improves.

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Competition between landlords intensifies in Mainland China as leasing demand remains under pressure; Centralisation and flight-to-quality drives leasing demand in Australia; diminishing high quality options spurs higher renewal rates; Tight office availability in the Middle East prompts occupiers to proactively review real estate strategies, generating more pre-leasing demand.

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This exclusive report analyses the five largest REIT markets in Asia – Japan; Singapore; the Chinese mainland; Hong Kong, China; and India – covering financial performances, regulatory frameworks and future developments.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Emerging Market Growth: The Chinese mainland REIT (C-REIT) market joined the top three largest REIT markets in Asia for the first time with an 85% increase in market value in 2024. Other emerging markets of Thailand, Malaysia, and India reported market value rises of 41%, 21%, and 13%, respectively.
• Sectoral Trends: Data center and hospitality REITs are expected to remain prominent due to advancements in AI and a recovery in tourism. Sustainability and consumer infrastructure REITs are also gaining traction, reflecting growing ESG awareness and demand for technology-driven assets.
• Performance Metrics: Dividend yields varied across markets, with Hong Kong REITs offering the highest average yield (8.3%), followed by Singapore (6.9%) and Japan (5.4%). However, stock price declines in 2024 impacted total returns.
• Regulatory and Structural Changes: Singapore has streamlined leverage ratio requirements for all REITs, providing flexibility for growth while promoting financial prudence. India launched regulations for small and medium REITs (SM-REITs), opening new avenues for smaller investment

Stay ahead of the curve with our insights into these dynamic markets.

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GARBE’s ROOTS development in Hamburg raises the bar for sustainable urban design as Germany’s tallest timber hybrid high-rise. Completed in Q1 2024 in HafenCity, the 19-storey building combines prefabricated timber with a concrete core, achieving a balance between structural safety, material efficiency, and carbon reduction. With a mixed-use programme and innovative use of natural materials, ROOTS offers a blueprint for high-density, low-carbon living and reflects the growing role of timber in sustainable construction.

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