{
  "url": "https://classa.info/cities/singapore",
  "title": "Singapore Class A Office Market",
  "description": "APAC's most resilient premium office market.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Singapore Class A office rents around S$11.5/sqft/mo · ≈ $102 PSF/yr USD, with 5.4% vacancy and 6 months of typical rent-free on a 4-year term.",
  "tldr": [
    "Grade A vacancy below 6% in the core CBD.",
    "Marina Bay and Raffles Place form a single trophy submarket today.",
    "Lease lengths shortened to 3-5 years post-pandemic.",
    "Strong corporate-tax and family-office incentives drive HQ wins from regional rivals.",
    "ESG (BCA Green Mark) certification is now table stakes for institutional tenants."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "city": "Singapore",
    "country": "Singapore",
    "region": "APAC",
    "classARentLocal": "S$11.5/sqft/mo · ≈ $102 PSF/yr USD",
    "classARentUsd": "$102.12/sqft/yr",
    "vacancyPct": "5.4%",
    "typicalLeaseYears": 4,
    "typicalRentFreeMonths": 6,
    "submarkets": 6,
    "corporateTaxPct": "17%",
    "talentIndex": 92
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "How does Singapore lease length compare to other Asian markets?",
      "answer": "Shorter than Tokyo (typically 5-7 years) and shorter than Hong Kong's pre-pandemic norm of 6 years. Shorter terms reflect post-2020 tenant flexibility demands."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is BCA Green Mark and is it equivalent to LEED?",
      "answer": "BCA Green Mark is Singapore's mandatory green-building rating. Platinum, Gold-Plus, and Gold tiers exist. It is broadly comparable to LEED Gold/Platinum but tuned to Singapore's tropical climate."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can foreign companies own office floors in Singapore?",
      "answer": "Yes — strata-titled office floors are common in Marina Bay and the CBD. Foreign ownership of strata office is permitted with no special approvals."
    },
    {
      "question": "How significant is reinstatement?",
      "answer": "Significant — landlords typically require reinstatement to bare-shell condition unless negotiated otherwise. Provision SGD 30-60/sqft on a high-end fit-out."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "city",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/singapore), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}