Global Property Expo opens in Singapore next week as Asia’s influence in international real estate grows

The European is a media partner for the inaugural edition of the international event

One of the world’s largest residential real estate gatherings will open in Singapore next week, as the inaugural Global Property Expo | Singapore 2025 brings together leading international developers and active investors for three days of exhibitions, expert talks, and curated investment opportunities.

Organised by JLL, the Expo will take place from 18 to 20 July at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre and is expected to welcome institutional investors, private clients, family offices, and advisers from across Asia Pacific.

Developers from the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia will present residential projects tailored for cross-border buyers, reflecting the region’s growing appetite for overseas investment opportunities.

In addition to the exhibition, the programme will feature more than 30 expert-led sessions covering sustainability, PropTech innovation, alternative financing, and cross-border tax and legal frameworks. Financial institutions such as HSBC and UOB will also be present to offer guidance on international mortgages, capital structuring, and long-term wealth planning.

Speaking ahead of the event, James Puddle, JLL’s Head of International Residential, Southeast Asia, said: “The Global Property Expo offers a direct connection between international developers and active investors, particularly within the rapidly growing Asia Pacific market. This event provides attendees with a benchmark of the diversity available and streamlined access to global investment opportunities.”

The launch comes amid a surge in outbound capital from Asia Pacific. According to MSCI, investors based in Singapore accounted for US$25.3 billion in overseas real estate investment in 2023, second only to the U.S. On a per-capita basis, Singapore’s investment level was more than 40 times higher than that of the U.S.

Across the region, outbound residential investment reached US$48.1 billion last year. Market Research Future projects the figure will rise to US$364 billion by 2025, growing at a compound annual rate of more than 25% through 2034.

The Expo also reflects a wider shift in investor strategy. Buyers are moving away from traditional commercial assets in favour of residential projects that align with evolving lifestyle priorities and hybrid work trends.

Recent data shows that 63% of Asia Pacific investors now favour value-add strategies in the residential sector, up from 33% a year ago. In Europe, completed residential deals reached €189 billion in 2024, a 4% increase year-on-year, driven by demographic shifts, urban regeneration, and the continued normalisation of remote work.

In the luxury segment, developers are responding to rising demand for lifestyle-led investments. Branded residences, developed in partnership with global names such as Porsche and Fendi, have become a fast-growing category. These homes combine premium design with concierge services, wellness amenities, and experiential offerings.

A 2024 report by the Global Wellness Institute found that wellness-led residential real estate is the fastest-growing segment in the global wellness industry, expanding at an annual rate of 21.6%. JLL has observed that buyers increasingly view luxury homes as long-term lifestyle assets tied to wellbeing, legacy, and identity.

Mr Puddle added: “The rise of lifestyle-driven property is redefining what investors look for in residential real estate. We are seeing growing demand for homes that offer more than location and design; buyers now expect a full suite of wellness, sustainability and lifestyle features as part of the core product.”

Among the exhibitors confirmed for this year’s Global Property Expo are a range of leading developers and affiliated partners from across key international markets. From the United Kingdom, British Land, CPL and Helios Estate will be represented, alongside JLL Residential teams from both the UK and Portugal.

The Middle East will be represented by major players including DAMAC and EMAAR, while Australia’s Gurner Group and Finbar are also set to exhibit. From New Zealand, Barfoot & Thompson and Citrus Living have confirmed their participation.

Asia-based exhibitors include ESCON Japan and JLL Japan, as well as Southeast Asian firms such as Tropicana Corporation, Hotel101 Global and ERA Skyluke Property. Strategic partner Leading Real Estate Companies of the World will also be present, alongside its international project marketing division, Destinations by LeadingRE.

Other confirmed participants include ThirdHome, GetGround, Crimson Education and Vakson, reflecting the breadth of organisations involved across development, investment, education and property technology. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the Expo’s strategic partner, represents a global network of more than 550 independent property firms operating in over 70 countries.

Mr Puddle said the aim is to make the Singapore edition a long-term fixture in the regional investment calendar. “Singapore is the ideal location to host this Expo, which we envision as becoming the leading annual international real estate event in Asia,” he said. “We believe the Global Property Expo will reinforce Singapore’s role as a pivotal gateway for global residential property investment.”

The Global Property Expo is open to registered participants and runs daily from 10am to 8pm, 18 to 20 July, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Those wishing to attend in person can register here.

Jon Kirk, Managing Editor of The European, which is a media partner for the event, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting the inaugural Global Property Expo in Singapore. It’s an important new platform at a time of rapid change in international real estate, and we look forward to being part of its growth in the years ahead.”