Office Property

Knight Frank says firms want bases near research universities to recruit specialised talent

Falling office values, and rising rents and refurbishment costs mean that some businesses think now is a good time to buy

But market watchers say the moves are isolated and not a structural migration

Manager says current asset recycling efforts remain focused on Australia assets and Suntec office strata units

Occupancy has nearly doubled to 60% since the start of the year, signalling a recovery in one of the world’s largest commercial property markets

The consultancy will be occupying JustCo’s new co-working space in Orchard in the interim

Office sector absorbs 45.5 million sq ft of space – equivalent to nearly 400 football pitches – in the first half of 2026

Barclays said the deal will give it long-term certainty over costs

Rents at CBD Grade A buildings have risen for six straight quarters