Singapore’s real estate investment activity soared by 49% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to Savills’ latest Global Capital Markets report. This significant growth positions Singapore as a leading market in the Asia Pacific region, driven by substantial transactions and a robust investment pipeline.
The report highlights that the Asia Pacific region saw an 18% increase in investment turnover, reaching US$46b in Q2 2026. Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR led the recovery with remarkable growth rates of 140% and 120%, respectively. Meanwhile, Singapore’s performance was bolstered by its status as the primary market for core office deals, with major assets like Marina One attracting significant interest.
Nicholas Wilson, Senior Director of Strategic Research & Advisory at Savills, noted, “Asia Pacific’s investment recovery is gathering momentum, but it is being led by scale rather than a broad-based increase in activity. Singapore stands out with lower funding costs, strong operating fundamentals, and a pipeline of large assets supporting investment activity.”
Cross-border investors have been pivotal, accounting for 35% of acquisitions in the first half of 2026, up from 28% the previous year. The trend towards larger transactions is evident, with mega-deals exceeding US$500m more than doubling, particularly benefiting markets like South Korea, Japan, and Singapore.
Looking ahead, the global real estate market is poised for further growth, with Savills forecasting a potential 16% increase in global investment activity for the full year 2026. Rasheed Hassan, Managing Director of Global Capital Markets at Savills, emphasised the importance of selectivity and understanding fundamentals in navigating the current market landscape.
