Investing in real estate in Singapore requires careful consideration of the location, as it is a critical factor that can greatly impact the value of a property. This is especially important in a city like Singapore, where the demand for residential properties is high. Ideally, condos located in central areas or near essential amenities such as schools, shopping malls, and public transportation hubs are highly sought after and tend to appreciate more in value. Prime locations such as Orchard Road, Marina Bay, and the Central Business District (CBD) have a track record of showing consistent growth in property values. Families also prioritize living near good schools and educational institutions, making condos in these areas even more desirable and increasing their investment potential. To stay updated on the latest opportunities for investment, keep an eye out for new condo launches.
2Colliers International is expanding its occupier services team in Asia Pacific with the appointment of two experienced professionals, according to a news release on Feb 25. The global real estate services and investment management company has appointed Leanne Chin as director of regional tenant representation for Asia Pacific. She will be based in Colliers’ Singapore office and will support the company’s growing occupier services business across the region. Chin brings over 15 years of experience in corporate real estate advisory, transaction management and work space design and planning to her new role. She was most recently with Cushman & Wakefield, where she oversaw the company’s office leasing team in Singapore and managed key occupier accounts in the technology, media, consumer and government sectors. Chin has also held senior roles at JLL and CBRE, where she advised clients such as Shell, Cisco Systems, Microsoft and Credit Suisse. In her new role, Chin will work with occupiers to optimize their real estate portfolios through integrated strategies and solutions across Asia Pacific. “Leanne’s vast experience and deep knowledge of the occupier market will be a valuable asset as we continue to grow our occupier services business,” said Terence Tang, managing director of capital markets and investment services for Asia at Colliers International.AdvertisementAdditionally, Colliers has appointed Ali Porter as director of enterprise clients for Hong Kong. Porter will move to Hong Kong from London, where he worked for Colliers’ Europe, Middle East and Africa business for the past four years. He has over 12 years of experience in tenant representation and corporate advisory services and has worked with clients such as Credit Suisse, UBS and GlaxoSmithKline. With his new appointment, Porter will work with occupiers across Asia Pacific to align their real estate portfolios with their corporate strategies. “We are delighted to welcome Ali to our team in Hong Kong and look forward to leveraging his experience and expertise to support our growing occupier services business across the region,” said Nigel Smith, managing director of Hong Kong at Colliers International. “His strong track record in client management, transaction management and real estate consulting make him an ideal addition to our team.”