Cross-border investors pour US$1.49 bil into land and development projects in Singapore in 2024: Colliers
According to Colliers’ Global Capital Flows report, Singapore listed as the second most alluring cross-border location for property and development investments in 2024, with US$ 1.49 billion ($1.99 billion) bought the local property industry.
In addition to being a top destination for capital spending, Singapore-based investment firms were the fourth strongest source of cross-border funding flow into other real estate industry, with a total outflow of US$ 8.9 billion in 2024.
“As an international funding hub, Asia Pacific’s different financial investment appeal is certain,” states Chris Pilgrim, Colliers administering executive of Global Capital Markets, Asia Pacific. The region’s strategic positioning and increasing impact underscore its pivotal function in defining the global investment landscape, he says.
Over 2 years in the Asia Pacific region, five real property sectors pulled in the most interest from financiers, led by the office industry which collected US$ 57 billion, complied with by industrial assets (US$ 55 billion), retail (US$ 37 billion), multifamily properties (US$ 17 billion), and hospitality (US$ 15 billion).
China continues to be the leading spot for cross-border property venture, with US$ 29.1 billion pouring into the country last year. On the other hand, Germany and Australia took 3rd and 4th spot in the international rankings, respectively, with US$ 1.02 billion and US$ 1.01 billion in investments.
This year, revenue spreads throughout all places around the world are expected to align to comparable degrees, that will allow the broader development of residential and cross-border capital, claims Pilgrim. Property markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as the Asia Pacific zone, could be the major beneficiaries of a growth in global cross-border investment event amid a stronger US dollar this year.
The United States was the leading source of cross-border realty financial investment capital, contributing US$ 48.48 billion, adhered to by Canada and the UK at US$ 19.7 billion and US$ 10.78 billion, specifically.
“Singapore’s strategic placement and strong investment appeal have solidified 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 investors looking for growth and stability in the vibrant Asia Pacific region”.
