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A lot has been written about the flow of funds (rather the lack of funds) in the real estate sector of India. However, an in-depth analysis of how this trend has changed in the last decade has not been detailed out many times. This report seeks to trace the course of capital flow and analyses key factors that brought forward different kinds of lenders at different stages of economic growth and reforms in India.
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A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON RETAIL INVESTMENT
Considering the difficulties facing the broader retail industry, we examine the industry in the context of private equity real estate transactions and show that, contrary to wider market trends, PERE retail activity continues to occur. Access the article to find out more on page 2
SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE…
Real Estate Spotlight will go through:
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON RETAIL INVESTMENT
Considering the difficulties facing the broader retail industry, we examine the industry in the context of private equity real estate transactions and show that, contrary to wider market trends, PERE retail activity continues to occur. Access the article to find out more on page 2
SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
The proportion of sovereign wealth funds investing in real estate currently stands at 62%, representing the second highest level of participation in alternative assets among this investor group, behind only infrastructure (64%). In this feature we take a look at how sovereign wealth funds invest in the asset class. Access the article to find out more on page 6.
The GPR/APREA AsiaPac Performance Snapshot tracks the dynamics of listed real estate securities (including REITs) across 12 AsiaPac countries/regions and eight sectors, over multiple time horizons.
Sharly higher rent growth herald a sea change from the soft market conditions of 2015-2017. We view the Singapore office market as the strongest income-growth opportunity within Asia for investors, with the potential to achieve up to 20% rental growth over 2018-19. Firm economic momentum, bolstered by synchronized growth across office-using sectors, should elevate prime office rents by 10% to 12% over 2018, and by 5%-7% over 2019.
As the market turns up and vacancy tightens, we recommend occupiers to bring forward impending lease reviews.
Office: Vacancy rate declined for the second consecutive quarter in 1Q18 on the back of the substantial improvement in net absorption as more tenants moved into their fitted-out premises in recently completed developments.
Access the article to find out more about SG’s Key Economic Indicators, Major Property Transactions, SG’s Offices as well as SG’s Residential and Retail performance!
The GPR/APREA AsiaPac Performance Snapshot tracks the dynamics of listed real estate securities (including REITs) across 12 AsiaPac countries/regions and eight sectors, over multiple time horizons.
With many positives now backing the Indian PE / VC story, strong 1Q numbers and the deal momentum in play, we believe that PE / VC investment activity in 2018 may eclipse the record highs seen in 2017. The changes unleashed by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) have opened India to a new PE asset class of stressed assets/distressed debt, adding more wind to the already fullsails of the Indian PE/VC story. The infrastructure asset class too is expected to see a lot of investment dollars, especially in the roads sector as the government looks to privatize arterial routes to fund their ambitious roads’ capex plans. Real estate is also projected to see good investment activity, especially commercial real estate as more “REITable” platforms get built.
The soaring vacancy rates, which are in line with the continued completion of more new office buildings, have changed the recent “tenant market” situation. However, the overall 2017 market performance has indicated a sign of recovery, albeit moderately, with escalating enquiries for office expansion particularly from tenants exploiting the currently low rents. In 2018, Indonesia will move ahead with a 5.3% GDP projection, which will provide an interesting investment spot for overseas fund to come in, particularly in e-commerce and co-working business at least for the next two to three years.
Despite the Chinese New Year holiday, net absorption in the overall market still amounted to 160,900 sq ft in February on the back of relocation and consolidation requirements. Among the more notable new lettings, Kering pre-leased two whole floors (37,300 sq ft) at One Taikoo Place in Quarry Bay as part of their consolidation out of offices in Casuseway Bay, while RGA Reinsurance relocated within Swire Properties’ Island East portfolio, leasing 26,000 sq ft at Dorset House at accommodate expansion plans.
Kemmu Kawai joined Longevity Partners Japan in September 2022 as the Country Director. Based in Tokyo, he oversees all operations and activities in Japan, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. He brings him more than 16 years of experience in finance where he specialised in real estate and credit investments. Before joining Longevity Partners, he served as a Portfolio Manager at Norinchukin Bank and as Investment Manager at Center Point Development.
Kemmu Kawai
Managing Director
Longevity Partners
