Office fit-out costs in Singapore rise to $188 psf, highest in Southeast Asia
The much higher rates in Singapore come as common fit out expenses continued to rise throughout the Asia Pacific (Apac) region, even if at a slower rate matched to in 2023.
This makes offices in Singapore one of the most pricey to fit out in Southeast Asia for the second year operating. The price estimates more than 50% of the room is allocated to specific offices and that the tenant has actually taken on flexible working systems post-pandemic.
In terms of global ranks, London has the most costly fit out expenses worldwide at $355 psf.
Within Apac, Japanese metros had the utmost fit out prices. Tokyo ($ 268 psf) got the main spot followed by Osaka ($ 263 psf) and Nagoya ($ 258 psf). Singapore ranked 14th in terms of standard fit out expense in Apac metros.
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C&W highlights that producing offices that market efficiency, health and wellbeing and sustainability continues to be a top priority for tenants much as they face expenditure demands.
The average price of fitting out an office in Singapore rose 4.4% from $180 psf in 2022 to $188 psf in 2023, according to a review by worldwide real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield (C&W).
” Designing for a curated office space experience is on the increase, with a continued emphasis on producing a location that adds to higher frequency, higher performance, and a total increase in end user experience,” he adds
According to C&W, the raise in expenses was underpinned by sustained stressors throughout the international supply chain, resulting in increased shipping fees. The ongoing dispute in Europe has actually minimized business movements and re-routed ship vessels away from the Suez Canal, adding about 10-14 days in travel time.
Grant Carter, head of project and development services for Singapore at C&W, notices that the journey to top quality pattern remains prominent, with more firms opting for much better outstanding buildings in business-strategic places.
Among Southeast Asian metros, Manila had the 2nd highest possible common workplace fit out expense at $129 psf, followed by Bangkok at $144 psf.
