Singapore’s Grade A office vacancy has hit 2.6% with no new supply before 2028 — landlords are firmly in

Key Takeaways

Singapore’s Grade A office vacancy has hit 2.6% with no new supply before 2028 — landlords are firmly in control and rents are heading for their best year since 2022. marks a notable shift in Singapore's market update market. Within Singapore's commercial and investment property sector, key figures of 2.6% reflect how institutional funds, REITs, and private family offices are repositioning capital.

Unlike private residential homes that face steep Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty hurdles for investors and foreign entities, commercial real estate, conservation shophouses, and hospitality assets offer a direct, tax-efficient channel into Singapore's safe-haven currency and tight land supply.

"Institutional buyers aren't chasing trophy buildings blindly—they are targeting Singapore commercial assets with resilient cash flow and clear value-add upside." — PropertySpy Market Note

At the same time, buyers have become far more disciplined on entry yields. Assets with strong footfall, diversified tenant mixes, or hospitality/co-living repositioning angles are commanding healthy competition, while secondary strata units without street frontage face stricter price discovery.

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If you are considering diversifying into strata commercial, shophouses, or mixed-use assets—or reviewing the lease profile of an existing holding—compare net property yields carefully against commercial loan packages. Contact PropertySpy for bespoke commercial deal screening and valuation advisory.