Shifting Profit Focus From Grade A Offices To More Hotels [Be REITired w Han Khim Siew, CEO OUE REIT]

In this episode, we sat down with Han Khim Siew, CEO of OUE REIT, to explore the dynamic world of real estate investment and management. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, OUE REIT has grown into one of Singapore’s most significant diversified real estate investment trusts, managing a diverse portfolio of upscale hotels and commercial office spaces.Han shares his insights on several key topics, including the bifurcation in the office market and how prime, green-rated buildings are thriving due to their appeal to the younger workforce. We also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on work patterns, the resilience of the hospitality sector, and the importance of maintaining high-quality office environments in prime locations.Additionally, Han explains OUE REIT’s commitment to sustainability and ESG initiatives, which are crucial for attracting multinational tenants and securing favourable financing. We also delve into the REIT’s future expansion plans in key gateway cities like Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne, and Hong Kong.Curious to learn more? Tune in to this episode and discover the strategies that make OUE REIT a leader in real estate investment.Learn about our eventsHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.