Jeremy Williams, managing director for Marketplaces at PropertyGuru Group, said: “PropertyGuru’s commitment to a sustainable future in Asia is truly reflected in this year’s award winners. By raising benchmarks for resilience and sustainability, we power communities to live, work, and thrive in tomorrow’s cities. These accolades not only honour the efforts of developers and design practices but also inspire innovation that benefits property seekers, agents, and investors alike. As we celebrate the 19th edition of the Grand Final, we look forward to a wave of progress creating what’s next for the region’s built environment.”
Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series included many first-time accolades. We celebrated the strengths of emerging and established property markets, expanding to new regions and revisiting the region’s leading real estate destinations. We also honoured individuals—industry legends and rising stars poised to change the game. Through the People’s Choice Awards, we engaged with property buyers, giving them a platform to support developers who share their aspirations and values. We also recognised excellence in ESG, supporting those making our industry more sustainable for future generations of property seekers.”
The Philippines emerged the most awarded market with 12 accolades. Other big winners on the night were Malaysia (11), Indonesia (8), Singapore (8), Australia (7), and Mainland China (5) with Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co. Ltd honoured as the Best Developer in Asia for the first time.
Saudi Arabia debuted at the Grand Final with Oud Real-Estate Development Company winning Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia), following a series of wins during the inaugural PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East).
This year’s PropertyGuru Icon Award was presented to Henry T. Sy, Jr., non-executive director and chairman of the board at SM Prime Holdings, by the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru.
Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final, said: “This year’s winners across Asia Pacific have impressed the judges with their sustainable, functional masterplans and designs, spanning everything from expansive townships to livable homes and dynamic commercial spaces. Excellence in property development is incessantly redefined across the region, and we’re happy to contribute to this ongoing evolution. Congratulations to the Gold Standard bearers of real estate across Asia Pacific.”
An independent panel of judges selected the winners while HLB ensured the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the selection process under the supervision of Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group.
The 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final was a highlight of PropertyGuru Week, which also featured the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit; the debut of the Awards in the Middle East; and the latest editions of the Awards in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.
For the full list of winners, visit https://www.asiapropertyawards.com/en/the-finest-places-to-live-work-and-thrive-in-asia-are-celebrated-at-the-19th-propertyguru-asia-property-awards-grand-final/. For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: asiapropertyawards.com.