Cross-border investors pour US$1.49 bil into land and development projects in Singapore in 2024: Colliers
China remains the number one destination for cross-border real estate venture, with US$ 29.1 billion pouring into the country in 2024. At the same time, Germany and Australia took 3rd and fourth place in the international rankings, respectively, with US$ 1.02 billion and US$ 1.01 billion in investments.
Over 2 years in the Asia Pacific area, 5 real property industries attracted the most interest from investors, led by the office market that accumulated US$ 57 billion, followed by commercial assets (US$ 55 billion), retail (US$ 37 billion), multifamily real estates (US$ 17 billion), and hospitality (US$ 15 billion).
“Singapore’s strategic positioning and strong investment option demand have strengthened its position as a global capital hub,” says Bastiaan van Beijsterveldt, managing director at Colliers Singapore. “As we navigate 2025, Singapore continues to be a beacon for financiers seeking growth and stability in the vibrant Asia Pacific region”.
“As a global funding centre, Asia Pacific’s diverse investment appeal is undeniable,” says Chris Pilgrim, Colliers supervising executive of Global Capital Markets, Asia Pacific. The region’s strategic setting and expanding effect underscore its pivotal role in shaping the international investment landscape, he says.
This year, income spreads across all of the regions worldwide are expected to align to similar levels, which will allow the broader development of residential and cross-border capital, says Pilgrim. Real estate markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and also the Asia Pacific area, can be the primary beneficiaries of a growth in global cross-border investment event amidst a stronger US dollar this year.
The United States was the leading source of cross-border property investment capital, adding US$ 48.48 billion, complied with by Canada and the UK at US$ 19.7 billion and US$ 10.78 billion, respectively.
Along with being a leading destination for capital spending, Singapore-based investment company were the 4th greatest source of cross-border capital stream into various other realty industry, with an overall outflow of US$ 8.9 billion in 2024.
According to Colliers’ Global Capital Flows report, Singapore ranked as the second most appealing cross-border destination for land and development ventures in 2024, with US$ 1.49 billion ($1.99 billion) bought the local realty market.
