REAL estate services firm JLL has been named the number one investment advisor in Asia Pacific for 2019 by Real Capital Analytics (RCA), an independent body that monitors real estate transaction volumes worldwide.
For the full year 2019, JLL closed $27.6 billion in investment deals, achieving approximately 30 percent market share, and led the region in terms of complex transactions, with over $13.1 billion in cross-border deals.
“To be named the number one investment advisor regionally by RCA is a significant achievement for JLL, providing a substantial endorsement of the collaboration, depth and expertise of the Capital Markets team across Asia Pacific. Through the strength of our team and access to international capital, we continue to build on as our reputation as the preferred sales advisor in Asia Pacific. We thank our clients for their collaboration and the trust they place in JLL,” said Stuart Crow, chief executive officer, Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, JLL.
RCA also named JLL as the number one investment advisor in Asia Pacific for the office, hotels and multi-family sectors in 2019, as measured by transaction volumes.
“2019 was a record-breaking year in Asia Pacific for commercial real estate as investors deployed capital more strategically and diversified into different asset classes. As the Asia Pacific market further matures, clients clearly want to work with us more and will require a broader suite of advisory services to meet their future investment needs. As a regional business, we’re all extremely proud of the partnership we share with our clients every day and to be recognized again as the leading investment advisor in Asia Pacific,” Crow said.
For P. Ryan Isip, JLL Philippines’ head of capital arkets, the recognition from RCA is testament to the company’s client-centric approach. “With our access to global capital, thought leadership, collaborative culture, and property technology dedicated towards delivering excellent service, we are always ready to be the reliable advisor and partner of our clients for their real estate investment needs.”
JLL published its Philippine Property Market Overview, which looks into the key movements in the real estate market of Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Davao City. The report also features a special section on the performance of the industrial sector in the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas (CALABA); 2020 outlook; and the impact of COVID-19 to the industry.
