SINGAPORE (EDGEPROP) - Global luxury real estate agency Christie’s International Real Estate announced on August 22 that it has officially launched in Singapore. This is not the first time Christie’s International Real Estate opened an office in Singapore. In 2017, it became part of the former SQFT Nexus, founded by its Singaporean owner and managing director, Dave Loo. However, it subsequently closed in early 2019.

This time, Christie’s International Real Estate Singapore will operate under new ownership and management, led by Singapore-based Harmeet Singh Bedi as managing director and Dipika Bedi as director. Harmeet Singh Bedi, former CEO of Singapore-based Prime US REIT Management, brings over 30 years of banking and real estate investment management expertise with him. Dipika Bedi has over 20 years of experience in advertising, marketing, art sales, and event management.

They will be joined by Himmat Singh who will serve as joint managing director, and Rohini Singh as director. Both are long-time owners of Christie’s International Real Estate’s affiliate in India, and have over 25 years of experience in luxury real estate.

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The firm is operating from a newly refurbished historic shophouse on China Street in the CBD. It will specialise in residential brokerage services, focusing on Singapore’s luxury real estate market. The firm will also assist Singapore-based capital, both individual and institutional, with global real estate investment opportunities through the brand’s international network in nearly 50 countries and territories.

“The current dynamism and potential in Singapore’s luxury residential real estate market, combined with the increasing need for global investment opportunities from both individual and institutional capital based in Singapore, makes this the perfect time to reintroduce the Christie’s International Real Estate brand here,” says Himmat Singh.

Harmeet Singh Bedi says: “Singapore is a tight-knit, highly capitalised, and brand-conscious luxury real estate market, with buyers and sellers who expect the highest level of service—exactly what Christie’s International Real Estate provides.”

The global real estate agency maintains a close relationship with Christie’s auction house for the sale of fine art and luxury goods, including wine and watches, offering clients access to exclusive marketing partnerships and a relationship with the auction house.

The Singapore affiliate joins the firm’s existing networks throughout Asia, including in India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Japan, and Dubai.