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Straight-talking CEO of real assets management firm, ARA Asset Management (ARA), John Lim, graced the stage at the Singapore Leadership Dialogue Luncheon organized by the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA) on August 1st held at the Tower Club. Part of an ongoing series, APREA’s Leadership Dialogue Luncheons have, in the past, hosted property luminaries including former GIC Group President Lim Siong Guan and former Chairman of Ascendas, Dr Teh Kok Peng. Widely recognized as...

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Asia Pacific REITs were least impacted with relatively lower volatility in July and remain the strongest long-term performer.

Hong Kong stocks declined as fears over protests grow and the social unrest knocks investor confidence. Hong Kong listed real estate market witnessed hardest hit among other rivals. Additionally, lower mainland demand against slowing China economy have hindered commercial rentals in Hong Kong.

Japan REITs recorded the highest total returns 4.4% in July. Institutional investors piled into REIT as they consider yields of government bond continue to decline.

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The Honourable Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (“MoHUA”) has released the draft Model Tenancy Act, 2019 (“Act”) and invited public comments on the same. APREA and its members have outlined the attached comments for the consideration of the Ministry before the finalization of the Model Act and its adoption by the State Governments. 

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We would like to commend the MAS for taking proactive measures to constantly review Singapore’s REIT framework so that it remains relevant to the evolving landscape in the region as well as globally.

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