Asset Enhancement Initiatives ("AEI") / Development
AIMS APAC REIT is employing a strategy to unlock value within its portfolio by redeveloping assets to meet the needs of businesses in Singapore. Its team of asset managers is focused on identifying ways to tailor developments either through maximising plot ratio or creating warehouse solutions to meet complex warehousing and logistics needs.
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20 Gul Way (Redevelopment)
AA REIT’s largest development project to date, 20 Gul Way, completed the final phase of development on 9 September 2014, increasing its value and boosting returns to the Unitholders.
The property comprises a five-storey ramp-up warehouse and logistics facility which incorporates two individual building envelopes providing warehouse, logistics and ancillary office accommodation with a substantial hardstand marshalling yard.
The three and half year project was completed in four phases, increasing the plot ratio from 0.46 to 1.4 for Phases One and Two, further increasing the plot ratio to 2.0 and extended the warehouse with Phases Two extension and Three, bringing the site’s total gross floor area to 1,656,485 sq ft from 378,064 sq ft.
The property is now the largest asset in the Trust’s portfolio.
103 Defu Lane 10 (Redevelopment)
As part of its strategy to unlock value within the portfolio to deliver long term returns to Unitholders, AA REIT undertook redevelopment at 103 Defu Lane 10, which received the TOP on 28 May 2014.
The redevelopment doubles the gross floor area from 97,367 sq ft to 202,928 sq ft, with the increase in built plot ratio from 1.2 to 2.5.
30 Tuas West Road (Redevelopment)
30 Tuas West Road received the its TOP on 27 December 2016.
The redevelopment has transformed two three-storey detached industrial building with an underutilised plot ration into a five-storey ramp-up warehouse facility with exclusive loading and unloading bays at each level, unlocking value for Unitholders through rejuvenation of AA REIT’s portfolio.
The property has also converted from multi-tenant leases to a master lease with SGX-listed CWT Limited. The logistics company will occupy all five storeys under staggered master leases for the redeveloped property, with lease terms varying between 32 months to four years and two months.
The redevelopment has also nearly doubled the gross floor area from 159,717 sq ft to 288,664 sq ft with the increase in built plot ratio from 1.15 to 2.08.
51 Marsiling Road (Greenfield build-to-suit development)
In line with its strategy of seeking yield accretive investments, AA REIT undertook its first greenfield build-to-suit development at 51 Marsiling Road, which received TOP on 27 October 2017. Fully leased to leading manufacturer Beyonics International Pte Ltd for a term of ten years with rent escalations, the purpose-built property will provide an estimated net property income of S$3.5 million in the first year (after fitting-out period). Rental income is expected to commence in the first quarter of FY2019.
The build-to-suit greenfield development has a gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 231,738 sq ft.
8 Tuas Ave 20 (Redevelopment)
The TOP was issued for the redevelopment at 8 Tuas Avenue 20 on 29 August 2017.
The redevelopment has improved the specifications of the property, building a higher quality portfolio for AA REIT. The redevelopment transformed two adjoining two-storey detached industrial spaces into a three-storey contemporary industrial facility suitable for production and warehouse usage. It has 12 loading and unloading bays with dock-levellers, direct vehicular access to the second storey via a ramp and cargo lift access to the third storey. The redevelopment increased the Property’s gross floor area by 35.2 per cent, from 117,521 sq ft to 158,853 sq ft.
26 Tuas Ave 7 (Asset enhancement)
AA REIT undertook customised asset enhancement initiative at 26 Tuas Avenue 7 for S$1.19 million. The two-storey building is a purpose built factory with mezzanine office space. After the AEI, the factory will have an additional production line and extra storage space.
By providing a customised property solution, the tenant extended the current 10 year leasing term for another five years, until 18 April 2022, with agreed stipulated rental escalations in the new lease terms.
Annual rental income will rise from current S$0.87 million to S$1.05 million at the start of new term, providing a return on investment of 10 per cent.
1 Kallang Way 2A (Asset enhancement)
AA REIT further unlocked value within the portfolio with the commencement of asset enhancements at 1 Kallang Way 2A for a modest investment of S$2.2 million.
The project will increase lettable area at the eight-storey light industrial building by 13 per cent, adding warehouse and ancillary space. The forecast annual rental income is expected to rise from S$1.07 million to S$1.39 million, providing a rental yield of 9.5 per cent.
3 Tuas Avenue 2 (Redevelopment)
The TOP was issued for the redevelopment at 3 Tuas Avenue 2 on 10 January 2020.
The design-and-build redevelopment project began in May 2018 and transformed the asset into a modern and versatile ramp-up industrial facility suitable for production and storage.
The completion of the redevelopment follows the signing of the master lease agreement with a global medical device design and development, storage and distribution company, and a subsidiary of a NYSE-listed parent company (Master Tenant), in July 2019. The master lease agreement included the additional redesign requirements of the property’s base-build to cater for the Master Tenant’s operational requirements.
The property is expected to provide an approximate initial net property income of S$3.8 million in the first year, with an approximate initial net property income yield of 8.3% based on the estimated development cost.
29 Woodlands Industrial Park E1, NorthTech (Asset enhancement)
The base contract for the asset enhancement initiative (AEI) at 29 Woodlands Industrial Park E1, NorthTech has been completed within budget on 2 January 2020.
The AEI commenced in July 2018 and included upgrades to the drop-off porches, passenger lift lobbies and lift interiors, toilets, signages, external landscaping, and the air-conditioning system. There were also upgrades to the bicycle parking area which saw the number of lots increase, in support of Singapore’s car-lite vision.
The enhancement works have seen an increase to the property’s value to S$116.5 million from $102.0 million. During the AEI, the property’s rental income was not affected as the property remained operational while the upgrades were being carried out.
