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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Bags a New Tuas Asset, But Is It Time to Steer Clear of Singapore Logistics?
By Investment Income for Life  •  June 5, 2026
Hi Folks, welcome back to Investment Income for Life! I want to do a quick post on my thoughts on the recently announced logistics facility by Capitaland Ascendas REIT ("CLAR"). I am somewhat not very pleased with the recent acquisition and I should elaborate further below. On June 4, 2026, CLAR announced that it is strengthening its presence in Singapore by acquiring 5 Tuas Avenue 5, a modern seven-storey ramp-up logistics property, for a purchase consideration of S$133.9 million from Hup Hin Transport Co Pte Ltd. The purchase price reflects a 1.5% discount to the independent market valuation of S$136.0 million, bringing the estimated total investment cost to S$136.5 million after factoring in the manager's acquisition fee and transaction expenses. The asset features high-quality modern industrial specifications, including direct ramp access for 40-foot container trucks up to the sixth floor, a clear floor-to-ceiling height of up to 13 meters, and a heavy floor loading capacity of up to
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I am an Accountant by training and is currently working in a global MNC in the Supply Chain industry. During my free time, I enjoy reading up on topics such as stock investing, insurance planning and property investment. Since 2012, I have started penning down my thoughts on certain financial matters while striving to achieve financial independence.
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