Cross-border investors pour US$1.49 bil into land and development projects in Singapore in 2024: Colliers
This year, yield spreads across all regions globally are expected to line up to similar levels, which will enable the broader development of residential and cross-border capital, states Pilgrim. Property markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), along with the Asia Pacific zone, can be the main recipients of a growth in global cross-border investment activity in the middle of a stronger US dollar this year.
The United States was the top source of cross-border property investment capital, contributing US$ 48.48 billion, complied with by Canada and the UK at US$ 19.7 billion and US$ 10.78 billion, respectively.
In addition to being a leading destination for capital spending, Singapore-based investment firms were the fourth greatest source of cross-border resources flow into various other property industry, with a complete outflow of US$ 8.9 billion in 2024.
“As a worldwide capital centre, Asia Pacific’s different financial investment appeal is certain,” states Chris Pilgrim, Colliers administering director of Global Capital Markets, Asia Pacific. The region’s strategic position and expanding impact underscore its pivotal function in defining the global investment landscape, he says.
China remains the top spot for cross-border property investment, with US$ 29.1 billion pouring into the country in 2024. On the other hand, Germany and Australia took 3rd and fourth spot in the global rankings, respectively, with US$ 1.02 billion and US$ 1.01 billion in investments.
“Singapore’s strategic position and strong investment appeal have actually solidified its status as a global capital hub,” says Bastiaan van Beijsterveldt, managing director at Colliers Singapore. “As we get through 2025, Singapore continues to be a beacon for financiers looking for development and stability in the vibrant Asia Pacific region”.
Beyond two years in the Asia Pacific area, five real property fields reeled in the most attention from financiers, led by the office field which collected US$ 57 billion, followed by commercial assets (US$ 55 billion), retail (US$ 37 billion), multifamily properties (US$ 17 billion), and hospitality (US$ 15 billion).
According to Colliers’ Global Capital Flows record, Singapore ranked as the 2nd most appealing cross-border location for property and development investments in 2024, with US$ 1.49 billion ($1.99 billion) purchased the local property industry.
