HKHongkong Land, a Hong Kong-based real estate company, has announced the acquisition of Singapore’s Wheelock Place for approximately S$1.1 billion (US$900 million) through its Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund (SCPREF). This marks the fund’s first acquisition since its launch in February. The mixed-use commercial property on Orchard Road is being purchased from an entity linked to Hong Kong-listed Wharf Real Estate Investment Company. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of August, increasing SCPREF’s assets under management to S$9.4 billion and bringing it closer to its target of S$15 billion. The purchase aligns with Hongkong Land’s strategy to expand its fund-management business.
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