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Key Occupier Trends

• Warehouse demand remains firm; net absorption sets new record
• Supply chain disruption delays decision-making in emerging markets
• Online retailers and 3PLs drive demand; occupiers strengthen last-mile capabilities
• Logistics space near transportation hubs keenly sought after

Key Investment Trends

• Purchasing activity continues to be strong; modern logistics properties remain primary focus
• More investors commit capital into logistics development funds
• Logistics capital values continue to rise
• Well-located older properties offer upgrading opportunities

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Key Trends

• Purchasing activity continues to be strong
• Stabilised prime CBD offices remain sought after
• Solid demand for industrial assets drives further yield compression
• Selected investors display higher risk appetite for office, industrial and hotel value-added opportunities
• Banks in major markets remain accommodative; while those in Southeast Asia adopt conservative attitude

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Key trends

• Retail sales growth slows
• Many retailers push back expansionary plans to 2022
• F&B dominates leasing demand
• Leasing in CBD areas remains limited
• Pandemic-related risk remains major concern
• Recovery to regain momentum as festive season nears

This article was originally published in https://www.cbre.com/

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Read on for the full updates from APREA’s Q3 2021 Advocacy Bulletin, which includes the following items:

China

• The NDRC published a further Notice on 29 June 2021. The Notice includes "affordable rental housing" as an eligible asset class.

Hong Kong

• The FSDC published a paper on "Revitalisation of Hong Kong’s REIT Market" in May 2021.

India

• Strong comeback for REITs
• National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)
• PFRDA allows pension funds to invest in debt securities of REITs and InvITs
• India’s first Bad Bank a saviour for distressed assets
• RBI notifies to allow FPIs to invest in debt securities of REITs and InvITs

Malaysia

• Malaysia plans major infrastructure projects in H2

Singapore

• Requirements on Climate-Related Disclosures and Board Diversity Policy Proposed for SGX-Listed Companies
• Rental Waiver Framework for SMEs and Specified Non-Profit Organisations Affected During Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)
• Singapore SPACs Listing Framework Takes Effect on 3 September 2021

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