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31 Aug 2026 to 6 Sep 2026
Published 6 September 2026 · By Chong Kok Peng, Serviced Office Advisor
Singapore’s office market is changing.
More Grade A space is planned for Marina Centre, investors are shifting capital back towards offices, and vacancy in the best Grade AAA buildings has fallen to its lowest level since 2013.
Here are three developments worth knowing this week.
01
New Grade A supply · Marina Centre
Marina Square: Over 140,000 Sq Ft of New Offices
Summary: Marina Square mall will close on 31 March 2027, with the redevelopment targeted for completion in 2031.
The new mixed-use precinct will include:
More than 140,000 sq ft of Grade A offices
Luxury residences and serviced apartments
Four hotels
A refreshed retail and lifestyle mall
Better connectivity to surrounding developments
Sources: Singapore Land Group and CNA.
02
Investment market · Singapore offices
Investors Are Turning Back to Offices
Summary: Office properties accounted for 33% of Singapore’s investment sales in the first half of 2026—making offices the largest property asset class.
Renewed interest is being supported by:
Lower borrowing costs
Limited new Grade A CBD supply
Firm demand for well-located offices
Singapore’s continued safe-haven appeal
Source: Singapore Business Review, with market insights from Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers, JLL and Knight Frank.
03
Rental premium · Grade AAA offices
Why Do Grade AAA Offices Cost 31% More?
Summary: Savills’ Q2 2026 data shows Grade AAA offices commanding approximately a 31% rental premium over the Grade A average.
Grade AAA
S$13.61 psf/month
Grade AA
S$11.38 psf/month
Grade A average
S$10.42 psf/month
Yet Grade AAA vacancy is only 3.1%—the lowest level since 2013. The most expensive offices are also among the most tightly occupied.
Source: Savills Research & Consultancy, Singapore Office Market, Q2 2026.