Asia Real Estate News Tracker, Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate News Tracker

Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

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<ul><li>Shinsegae has been chosen as the preferred bidder for a new hotel project in Seoul, indicating its expansion in the hospitality sector.</li><li>Ares Management has raised $1.6 billion for a Japan-focused industrial fund, increasing its total assets under management to $644 billion.</li><li>Hongkong Land has launched a luxury mall in Shanghai as part of an $8 billion commercial development, showcasing growth in retail investments.</li></ul>

Shinsegae has been chosen as the preferred bidder for a new hotel project in Seoul, indicating its expansion in the hospitality sector.Ares Management has raised $1.6 billion for a Japan-focused industrial fund, increasing its total assets under management to $644 billion.Hongkong Land has launched a luxury mall in Shanghai as part of an $8 billion commercial development, showcasing growth in retail investments.

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Founder-CEO & Chief Analyst, Real Estate Foresight

Robert Ciemniak

Founder-CEO & Chief Analyst

Real Estate Foresight

Since 2012, REF has been helping investors with market research, project due diligence, and strategy development. This has ranged from detailed assessments and estimates on distressed developers' project portfolios to market due diligence on specific projects to macro-level questions linked to demand for commodities. The unique combination of the housing markets and developer data from data partner China Index Academy in Beijing, primary research, and technology-powered alternative data collection from public sources result in a valuable content set used in REF analytics and reports.

Predictive Analytics for China Property

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<li>Hong Kong new home sales (March 2026, units sold) were +24% 12MMA y/y, secondary transactions at +26%.</li>
<li>Secondary price growth y/y accelerated to +9.8% for the all-developments index, +10.4% for select developments.</li>
<li>Inventory data (for December; March data not released yet) continues to show improvements. </li>
</ul>


Hong Kong new home sales (March 2026, units sold) were +24% 12MMA y/y, secondary transactions at +26%.
Secondary price growth y/y accelerated to +9.8% for the all-developments index, +10.4% for select developments.
Inventory data (for December; March data not released yet) continues to show improvements. 


Hong Kong Property: The Housing Market Rebound In Numbers And Charts - March 2026 Data

<ul><li>Tenant departures at New World Hong Kong Airport Mall are part of efforts to enhance cash flow through asset sales.</li><li>Goodman has made a major investment of $3.4 billion in Sydney for a new 500MW data center campus.</li><li>Despite rising vacancy rates, Hong Kong's office rents saw an increase in December, indicating market complexity.</li></ul>

Tenant departures at New World Hong Kong Airport Mall are part of efforts to enhance cash flow through asset sales.Goodman has made a major investment of $3.4 billion in Sydney for a new 500MW data center campus.Despite rising vacancy rates, Hong Kong's office rents saw an increase in December, indicating market complexity.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (23-Jan-2026): Hong Kong Airport Mall sees tenant departures.

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/resonac-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1496:1" rel="noopener">Resonac Holdings (4004 JP)</a> is worth more than ¥200/share over the medium-term. But expect this <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crasus-chemical" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:58630:1" rel="noopener">Crasus Chemical (646A JP)</a> spinoff to create trading and accumulation opportunities in the near future.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tokio-marine-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7591:1" rel="noopener">Tokio Marine (8766 JP)</a> reportedly identified <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/suncorp-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4218:1" rel="noopener">Suncorp (SUN AU)</a>. It's a clean play after selling Suncorp Bank to ANZ. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insurance-australia-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:712:1" rel="noopener">IAG (IAG AU)</a> is now cleaner after settling the Greensill litigation.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/legend-holdings-corporation-class-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:517:1" rel="noopener">Legend Holdings (3396 HK)</a> remains deeply valued. It is now seeking to offload its 90% stake in Banque Internationale à Luxembourg for ~HK$23bn. </li>
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Resonac Holdings (4004 JP) is worth more than ¥200/share over the medium-term. But expect this Crasus Chemical (646A JP) spinoff to create trading and accumulation opportunities in the near future.

Tokio Marine (8766 JP) reportedly identified Suncorp (SUN AU). It's a clean play after selling Suncorp Bank to ANZ. IAG (IAG AU) is now cleaner after settling the Greensill litigation.

Legend Holdings (3396 HK) remains deeply valued. It is now seeking to offload its 90% stake in Banque Internationale à Luxembourg for ~HK$23bn. 


Last Week In Event SPACE: Resonac, Tokio Marine/Suncorp/IAG, Legend, Chery Automobile

Listed Real Estate Asia, KT Capital Group

Jacob Cheng

Listed Real Estate Asia

KT Capital Group

Principal investments and advisory firm that focuses on connecting the CIS countries with East Asia.

Principal investments and advisory firm

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<li>According to latest, market is pricing in an 89% probability of 1 rate cut (25bps) and 11% probability of 2 rate cuts (50bps) in upcoming September FOMC meeting</li>
<li>We think the easing trade is still happening. Under this macro backdrop, Asia listed developers and REITs will benefit from linked interest rate movements</li>
<li>In particular, developers with high gearing will benefit the most.  Buy NWD, COLI, SHKP, Link REIT on the back of attractive valuation</li>
</ul>


According to latest, market is pricing in an 89% probability of 1 rate cut (25bps) and 11% probability of 2 rate cuts (50bps) in upcoming September FOMC meeting
We think the easing trade is still happening. Under this macro backdrop, Asia listed developers and REITs will benefit from linked interest rate movements
In particular, developers with high gearing will benefit the most.  Buy NWD, COLI, SHKP, Link REIT on the back of attractive valuation


Quick Note: The US Easing Trade: Buy Asia Leveraged Developers and REITs, NWD, COLI, SHKP, Link REIT

Hong Kong

New World Development is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate primarily engaged in property development and investment, hotels, infrastructure and services, and department stores in Greater China, particularly the Greater Bay Area. Its portfolio includes residential, retail, office, and industrial properties, as well as hotel operations and various infrastructure projects. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.

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Asia Real Estate Tracker (23-Jan-2026): Hong Kong Airport Mall sees tenant departures.

The Asia-Pacific real estate market sees tenant departures at Hong Kong's New World Airport Mall, a $3.4 billion data center investment in Sydney,...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Last Week In Event SPACE: Resonac, Tokio Marine/Suncorp/IAG, Legend, Chery Automobile

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David Blennerhassett

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Jacob Cheng

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Asia Real Estate Tracker (06-May-2026): Shinsegae wins bid for Seoul hotel and real estate news.

Shinsegae is the preferred bidder for a Seoul hotel, Ares raised $1.6B for a Japan fund, Hongkong Land launched a luxury mall in Shanghai, and...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Hong Kong Property: The Housing Market Rebound In Numbers And Charts - March 2026 Data

​Hong Kong new home sales and secondary transactions saw strong growth in March 2026, with secondary prices also rising significantly. Inventory...

Robert Ciemniak

Asia Real Estate Tracker (23-Jan-2026): Hong Kong Airport Mall sees tenant departures.

The Asia-Pacific real estate market sees tenant departures at Hong Kong's New World Airport Mall, a $3.4 billion data center investment in Sydney,...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Last Week In Event SPACE: Resonac, Tokio Marine/Suncorp/IAG, Legend, Chery Automobile

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Quick Note: The US Easing Trade: Buy Asia Leveraged Developers and REITs, NWD, COLI, SHKP, Link REIT

Powell has opened the door for rate cuts and market is expecting at least 25bps rate cut in September. We suggest to buy Asia high gearing name...

Jacob Cheng

Hong Kong new home sales and secondary transactions saw strong growth in March 2026, with secondary prices also rising significantly. Inventory...