A surge in sale-and-leaseback transactions is expected across Asia Pacific in the second half of 2020 as owners look to unlock fixed capital and generate cashflow, according to JLL. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is already leading to a notable rise in corporate real estate divestment opportunities, as owners look to solidify liquidity positions and maximize working capital, and investors actively examine re-entry opportunities to deploy capital through sale-and-leaseback transactions.
“Corporate owners and occupiers are actively seeking new sources of liquidity and greater flexibility across their real estate portfolios. As many continue to re-evaluate their business models and look to maximize working capital during this time of uncertainty, real estate is viewed through a different lens, whereby it can provide both a source of immediate cash flow and tenancy flexibility. Hence, corporate sale and leasebacks are likely to play a significant role in the market's recov
