Real estate investing in the Year of the Rat

Commercial property in Asia continued to appeal to investors, even as caution around pricing risks increased, juxtaposed against the backdrop of weakening global sentiment. PHOTO: ST FILE
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Asian markets have just ushered in the Year of the Rat, marking the beginning of another 12-year zodiac cycle.

The Year of the Pig in 2019 saw global growth trudge to a multi-year low, as heightened uncertainties arising from trade and geopolitical tensions reversed the general momentum observed at the start of the year.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on February 02, 2020, with the headline Real estate investing in the Year of the Rat. Subscribe