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Office Space in Singapore is the Third Most Expensive in Asia Pacific in 3Q
Signs of Office Rents Across Asia Pacific Stabilizing
(2009-11-17)

Many Industrial Markets in Asia Pacific are Showing Signs of Bottoming Out
Declines in rents, land and capital values have eased, with a pick up in sale activities
(2009-11-11)

Sluggish Growth Reported in Industrial Property Markets Across the World
Singapore slid out of the global top-10 list in most costly prime warehouse rents
(2009-10-08)

Highest Auction Sale Value Recorded During the Hungry Ghost Festival
Residential Properties Contributed the Lion’s Share
(2009-09-16)

Tekka Hotel Located in Little India for Sale by Auction
A budget hotel made up of nine adjoining refurbished two-and-a-half-storey pre-war shop-houses
(2009-09-09)

Cassia View, a Freehold Residential Development, For Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up Cassia View for sale by expression of interest on August 13, 2009.
(2009-08-12)

Singapore Slipped to the 4th Position in Office Occupancy Costs
Singapore is expected to continue sliding down the ranks in the next 12 months
(2009-08-04)

Total Sale Value of Properties at Auctions Increases Significantly
A total of S$72.39 million worth of properties were transacted in the first six months of the year. This is an encouraging 61 per cent jump in sales from the S$45 million recorded in 2H 2008.
(2009-06-26)

Car Park Rates in Singapore are Still Reasonably Lower than Most Cities
Singapore ranks 13th out of 21 cities in Asia Pacific and 73rd out of 140 cities worldwide
(2009-06-25)

A Brand New Eight-storey Light Industrial Building In West Coast for Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International, has been appointed by Techkon Investment Pte Ltd as the sole marketing agent for a brand new eight-storey light industrial building located at 237 Pandan Loop.
(2009-06-22)

37 Freehold Retail Units at Kovan Centre Sold for S$22.2 million
Buyers are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Roxy-Pacific Holdings Limited
(2009-06-19)

Opportune Time for Retailers to Consider Expansion with Lower Premier Rents
The latest survey conducted by Colliers International on the retail market performance worldwide revealed that premier street-front retail rents in almost every region shrunk by double digits, and in some cases, by as much as half, during the past 12 months.
(2009-06-02)

Rents, Land and Capital Values in Most Cities Took A Dive of Up to 40%
Colliers International’s latest bi-annual survey on the industrial real estate costs in Asia Pacific – covering rents, land and capital values of industrial premises in 13 key cities in nine countries – revealed that the industrial market has finally succumbed to the global financial crisis.
(2009-05-18)

Real Estate Investment Opportunities Loom in the Region
An Economic Recovery is in Sight in 2010
(2009-05-14)

Marginal Increase Seen For Repossessed Properties at Auction in 1Q 2009
A looming indication of an increase of such properties in the later part of the year
(2009-03-27)

Singapore Office Occupancy Costs Falls by 22%
Singapore is still among the top few cities in both Asia Pacific and worldwide to command comparatively higher office rents – in spite of falling rents reported for most cities, including Singapore.
(2009-03-18)

Boustead Appoints Marketing Agents For Hi-Tech Development
Developed by GBI Realty Pte Ltd and sold to SEB Asset Management AG (SEB) in June 2008, the development comprises one six-storey block and one seven-storey block with a net lettable area of approximately 400,000 sq ft.
(2009-01-19)

Sale Value of Properties Sold Under the Hammer in 2008 Hit an 11-Year Low
Residential sector is the hardest hit.
(2008-12-18)

Colliers International Concludes the Sale of Applied Materials Building
International property consultant, Colliers International has successfully sold Applied Materials Building located at 3 Changi Business Park Vista.
(2008-10-29)

Kenny Heights Estate in Kuala Lumpur Available For Sale To Local Investors
International property consultant, Colliers International, will be launching Kenny Heights Estate, a unique gated residential enclave located off Jalan Sri Hartamas in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The exhibition will be held from September 27-28, 2008 at The Regent Singapore.
(2008-09-23)

Launch of Promenade Hamilton Apartments Located In Portside Wharf, Brisbane
International property consultant, Colliers International, has been appointed as the marketing agent in Singapore and Hong Kong for Promenade Hamilton Apartments, a freehold premium waterfront development located in Portside Wharf at Hamilton, Brisbane.
(2008-09-16)

Office Occupancy Costs in Singapore is the Third Highest
A global office real estate mid-year review conducted by Colliers International revealed that Singapore is among one of the top few cities – in both Asia Pacific and worldwide – where the office sector continues to see robust demand in the first six months of Year 2008.
(2008-09-08)

Auction Sale Value Hits A High During The Hungry Ghost Month
Stronger Interest Seen for Non-Residential Properties
(2008-09-02)

Singapore Ranks 12th in Asia Pacific CBD Car Parking Rates
The first ever survey conducted by Colliers International on global Central Business Districts (CBDs) parking rates revealed that Singapore is still economical when it comes to monthly car parking rates in the CBD, as compared to other cities around the world.
(2008-07-28)

Going Green for Sustainability
Colliers International commits to supporting the acceleration of green real estate practices in Asia through launch of r.e.Design
(2008-07-22)

SPRING Singapore, A Commercial Development at Bukit Merah Central for Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be launching for sale – via Expression of Interest – a commercial development comprising a 22-storey tower block and a six-storey podium block on July 2, 2008.
(2008-07-01)

A Freehold Industrial Site with Re-development Potential for Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International, has been appointed by 3M Singapore Pte Ltd to put up a freehold industrial site located at 9 Tagore Lane for sale by Expression of Interest on June 26, 2008.
(2008-06-25)

A Strata-titled Retail Unit in Lucky Plaza for Sale by Auction
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale by auction a retail unit located on the sixth storey in Lucky Plaza
(2008-06-09)

A Row of Conservation Shophouses at Sultan Gate for Sale by Tender
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale by tender a row of freehold refurbished double-storey conservation shophouse development located at 32/34/34A Sultan Gate.
(2008-06-02)

Colliers Appoints Luke Moffat as Executive Director for Commercial Leasing
Colliers International is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Luke Moffat as the Executive Director for Commercial Leasing in its Singapore office.
(2008-06-02)

Colliers Appoints New Managing Director for Mainland China and Taiwan
Colliers International is pleased to announce that Mr Dennis Yeo has been appointed the Managing Director for North Asia.
(2008-05-20)

A Row of Refurbished Shophouses at Hamilton Road for Sale by Tender
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale by tender four adjoining two-and-a-half-storey refurbished shophouses located at 35 Hamilton Road.
(2008-04-16)

An Eight-storey Boarding House off Geylang Road for Sale by Auction
International property consultant, Colliers International, will be putting up for sale by auction an eight-storey boarding house located at 1 Lorong 8 Geylang.
(2008-04-09)

Re-launch of Amber Glades For En Bloc Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be re-launching, on April 9, 2008, a freehold residential site located at 30 and 32 Amber Gardens.
(2008-04-08)

Singapore’s 1Q 2008 Investment Sales Value Hit S$8.36 Billion
Despite the deteriorating global economic conditions and financial market turbulence stemming from the United States, the Singapore property investment market which started the quarter on a subdued note went on to close some S$8.36 billion worth of deals.
(2008-04-08)

Singapore Industrial Market Continues to Experience a Rent Spike
Singapore industrial sector had bucked the trend and emerged as the star performer, recording rental growth of up to 16% in 1Q 2008.
(2008-04-01)

A Residential Re-development Site Located on the CBD Fringe is Up for Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale by tender – for the second time – a residential re-development site at 173 Chin Swee Road on March 26, 2008.
(2008-03-25)

11 Strata-titled Commercial Units For Sale by Auction
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale by auction 11 commercial units – eight of which are retail shops located in Sim Lim Square, one office unit in Sim Lim Tower and two retail shops in High Street Centre.
(2008-03-19)

Seven Adjoining Commercial Units at Singapore Shopping Centre For Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale via auction seven adjoining commercial units located on the third storey in Singapore Shopping Centre.
(2008-03-17)

Colliers International Appoints Grace Ng as Head of Residential
Colliers International is pleased to announce that Ms Grace Ng has been appointed as the Head of Residential Sales and Leasing of its Singapore operation.
(2008-03-12)

A Freehold Residential Development Site Near Meyer Road For Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale – by way of public tender – a freehold residential site located at 29-59 Fort Road on February 27, 2008.
(2008-02-26)

A Light Industrial Building in Serangoon Available for Strata Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International has been appointed as the marketing agent to put up a light industrial development, First Centre, located at 50 Serangoon North Avenue 4 for strata sale.
(2008-01-15)

A Good Class Bungalow Development Site Near Holland Village For Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale on January 15, 2008, a freehold good class bungalow development site located at 11 Ford Avenue.
(2008-01-14)

A Five-storey Office Building Along Middle Road for Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale on January 9, 2008, a five-storey office building located at 33 Middle Road.
(2008-01-08)

Two Plots of Re-development Sites off Mandai Road For Sale by Auction
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale by auction two plots of residential re-development sites. The auction will be held on January 30, 2008 at The Amara Hotel.
(2008-01-07)

12 Units of Newly-furbished Shophouses Along Geylang Road for Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale – on January 3, 2008 – a newly-restored two-storey shophouse development located at 512-534 Geylang Road (between Lorong 28 and 30).
(2008-01-02)

Transacted Value of Properties Sold Under the Hammer Hit a Record High
The Singapore property auction market ended the year with a record S$407.43 million worth of sales. This is the highest value achieved in eight years since Year 2000.
(2007-12-27)

Two Prime Freehold Office Units for Sale via Auction
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale by auction two prime freehold office units, which are separately located in United House at 20 Kramat Lane and Balmoral Plaza at 271 Bukit Timah Road.
(2007-12-05)

Investment Opportunities in New Zealand Available to Local Investors
The launch of a high-end waterfront development, Pegasus Yacht Club Apartments
(2007-11-06)

A Freehold Residential Site Off Amber Road for Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale – by way of public tender – a freehold residential site located at 30 and 32 Amber Gardens.
(2007-10-23)

13 Shophouses Located in Telok Ayer Conservation Area for Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International will be launching the sale of 13 pre-war conservation shophouse units by Expression of Interest on October 10, 2007.
(2007-10-09)

A Six-storey Office Building at Middle Road for Sale by Tender
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale – by way of public tender – a six-storey office building located at 23 Middle Road
(2007-10-07)

Two Freehold Residential Sites For Sale Via Tender
Hertford Mansion and Holland Hill Lodge offered for en bloc sale
(2007-10-03)

Number of Properties at Auction Declines During the Hungry Ghost Month
A dive in number of mortgagee sale versus a high number of owners’ sale
(2007-09-11)

Cassia View For Sale by Tender
A 20-storey Residential Development in Guillemard Road
(2007-08-14)

The Globe at Cecil Street for Sale by Tender
An Office Building with Re-development Potential
(2007-08-14)

St. Patrick’s View Sold En Bloc for S$79 Million
Freehold Site off East Coast Road Sold to TG Development
(2007-07-25)

Landmark Tower for Sale by Tender
A Residential Redevelopment Site Near the Singapore River
(2007-07-13)

Keck Seng Tower at Cecil Street Put Up for Sale via Tender
Prime commercial building in CBD with redevelopment/refurbishment potential
(2007-07-09)

Freehold Hotel Site at Balestier Road For Sale Via Tender
International property consultant, Colliers International, will be putting up for sale via tender, a freehold development site at 592 Balestier Road, on July 4, 2007.
(2007-07-03)

Auction Sale Sees an Increasing Number of Properties with En Bloc Potential
Final transacted price being 20%-30% above opening price
(2007-06-29)

Colliers International And Playground Real Estate Create Alliance
Leading Canadian-based resort real estate broker Playground Real Estate Inc., an Intrawest company, has partnered with Colliers International to bring their combined expertise in the experiential resort real estate market to Asia Pacific.
(2007-06-18)

Luxurious Residential Units at Leonie Parc View to be Put Up for Sale
Colliers International and Christies’ Great Estates exclusive affiliate Ken Jacobs will be jointly conducting an exclusive auction of three luxurious residential units at Leonie Parc View.
(2007-05-21)

St. Patrick’s View Put Up For Sale Via Expression of Interest
International property consultant, Colliers International has put up for sale – through Expression of Interest – a freehold residential site at 54 and 56 St. Patrick’s Road.
(2007-05-21)

Freehold Development Site at Telok Blangah Road Sold for S$244.3 Million
International property consultant, Colliers International has successfully sold, via tender, a freehold residential development site located at 610/612 Telok Blangah Road for S$244.3 million. The site was previously put up for sale by Expression of Interest in March this year.
(2007-05-17)

Freehold Development Site at Killiney Road Sold for S$115 Million
International property consultant, Colliers International has sold via an Expression of Interest, a freehold residential development site located at 147 Killiney Road. The site was sold for S$115 million.
(2007-04-24)

Owners at Fairways Condominium Agree to a Collective Sale
International property consultant, Colliers International has successfully convinced at least 80% of the owners at Fairways condominium to collectively put up their units for sale.
(2007-04-23)

All 12 Units in BOTANIKA Sold at Exclusive Launch by Auction
International property consultant, Colliers International is pleased to announce that all 12 units offered at freehold boutique development, BOTANIKA, were snapped up at an exclusive private auction held last Saturday, March 31, 2007, at The Goodwood Park Hotel.
(2007-04-02)

Serene House Up for Collective Sale by Expression of Interest
International property consultant, Colliers International will be putting up for sale a freehold residential site at 1/A/B/C to 11/A/B/C Jalan Serene by Expression of Interest. Interested buyers are invited to submit their offer to Colliers International by May 3, 2007.
(2007-04-02)

Rents Across Five Office Micro-markets Surpassed 1996’s High
Faced with an acute supply crunch, the Singapore office sector recorded yet another stellar performance in the first quarter of Year 2007. Rents continued to soar across all micro-markets and the average rents for five of the micro-markets have in fact surpassed the high record seen in 1996.
(2007-03-23)

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