Data from Real Capital Analytics reveals top dealmakers by volume in 2016
SINGAPORE – JLL is the number one real estate investment advisory firm in Asia Pacific for the sixth consecutive year, based on data published by Real Capital Analytics (RCA), an independent body that analyses real estate transaction volumes worldwide.
According to the data, JLL tops the ranking in Asia Pacific, having achieved the highest value of investment deals overall in 2016 – a total of US$ 20.4 billion, which is 27.5 per cent market share in the region.
According to statement, the firm also scooped number one in the hotel sector with US$1.8 billion in hotel sales, a 41.8 per cent market share across the region.
Of the six real estate investment categories covered by the RCA ranking, JLL came top in three: retail and apartment, in addition to hotels.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be recognised for the sixth consecutive year in the RCA ranking,” JLL, Asia Pacific Capital Markets head Stuart Crow said,
“This achievement is the result of great teamwork and a commitment to providing outstanding investment advisory services. We look forward to working closely with our clients to do even more great deals for them in 2017.”
“Looking back to 2016, we saw a peak in real estate transaction volumes in Asia Pacific, with new investors attracted to this region, including sovereign wealth, and pension and insurance funds.
“These investors – whether they are in the region or outside – are allocating more capital to real estate so we expect to see more big deals and continued healthy volumes in 2017.”
CEO Asia, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Asia ceo Scott Hetherington says: “We’re delighted that once again we’re the top ranked investment advisory firm in the hotels sector.
“This result really demonstrates the great talent we have in our team to be able to deliver value for our clients year after year. The hospitality sector continues its upward trend in Asia Pacific, so we are seeing a strong pipeline of deals for 2017 and beyond.
“In particular, we’re hearing from investors that they’re excited about opportunities in Japan, Greater China and the Indian Ocean.”
For more information on RCA’s methodology, visit http://www.rcanalytics.com.
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