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Hong Kong Office And Retail Leasing Markets Q1 2023 Hong Kong Office And Retail Leasing Markets Q1 2023
research • economy
Hong Kong Office And Retail Leasing Markets Q1 2023

The mainland China-Hong Kong border opening has stimulated a rebound in retail market sentiment, with total retail sales in the first two months of the year recorded at HK$69.3 billion, up 17.3% y-o-y. In the office sector, the Q1 Grade A net absorption figure remained in the negative zone, lifting the overall availability rate to 17.1% and further exerting pressure on office rents with a drop of 1.5% q-o-q. 
 

Rosanna Tang • April 12, 2023

Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — Return To Office Recovery In 2023 Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — Return To Office Recovery In 2023
research • workplace
Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — Return To Office Recovery In 2023

By the end of Q4 2022, the total Grade A office inventory in the core markets of the 21 major cities in Greater China that Cushman & Wakefield tracks totaled 65.3 million sq m. In the meantime, total premium core city office net absorption across the Greater China market for the whole year was 1.0 million sq m, a decrease of 74.3% when compared to the figure registered at the end of Q4 2021.
 

Shaun Brodie • March 16, 2023

Hong Kong Budget 2023 / 2024 House Views Hong Kong Budget 2023 / 2024 House Views
research • economy
Hong Kong Budget 2023 / 2024 House Views

On 22 February 2023, the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government delivered his 2023/2024 Budget Speech, which outlined a range of initiatives in supporting the economy, businesses, residents and the long-term development of the city.
 

Rosanna Tang • February 24, 2023

The Forecast Report: Greater China Commercial Real Estate — What To Watch In 2023 The Forecast Report: Greater China Commercial Real Estate — What To Watch In 2023
research • economy
The Forecast Report: Greater China Commercial Real Estate — What To Watch In 2023

The commercial real estate market in Greater China has been influenced by a number of factors over the last couple of years, not least by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. This report examines the real estate industry in Greater China and provides an understanding of the aspects that will influence new business opportunity generation in the region in 2023. 
 

Shaun Brodie • December 29, 2022

2022-2023 Mainland China Investor Intentions And Cap Rate Survey 2022-2023 Mainland China Investor Intentions And Cap Rate Survey
research • investment / capital markets
2022-2023 Mainland China Investor Intentions And Cap Rate Survey

As China continues to optimize its COVID-19 control policies in an effort to re-energize economic growth, commercial real estate (CRE) investors are reacting quickly to the changing environment. In response, as a joint undertaking of our Valuation & Advisory, Capital Markets, and Research teams, in late 2022 we conducted an investor intentions and cap rate expectations survey, collecting valuable responses from mainland China’s largest CRE investors, both domestic and international.

Catherine Chen • December 22, 2022

APAC Office Outlook 2023 Greater China APAC Office Outlook 2023 Greater China
research • workplace
APAC Office Outlook 2023 Greater China

As has been the case since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asia Pacific office market continues to demonstrate its resilience. Fully 153 million square feet (msf) of office space has been absorbed across the region’s top 25 markets since the end of 2019, with 47msf of that occurring in the first nine months of 2022. Indeed, Asia Pacific continues to be the only region to record consecutive quarters of positive net absorption throughout the pandemic.
 

Dominic Brown • December 07, 2022

The Rising Tides Of ESG: Implications For The Hong Kong Property Market The Rising Tides Of ESG: Implications For The Hong Kong Property Market
research • sustainability / esg
The Rising Tides Of ESG: Implications For The Hong Kong Property Market

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has been staking an increasingly important presence among the C-Suite globally. With growing awareness of and evolution of ESG demands from real estate stakeholders, ESG integration will likely play a substantially larger role in corporate assessments from occupiers, investors, and landlords.
 

Rosanna Tang • December 02, 2022

5 Steps To Climate Positive Real Estate 5 Steps To Climate Positive Real Estate
research • sustainability / esg
5 Steps To Climate Positive Real Estate

According to an estimate by the United Nations, globally, the built environment is responsible for around 40% of energy use and carbon emissions. In this context, the promotion of the climate positive concept and sustainable development within the real estate sector is undoubtedly a key step which the real estate sector in the Asia Pacific region could take when looking to achieve its carbon emissions goals in the future. 
 

Shaun Brodie • November 07, 2022

Hong Kong Office And Retail Leasing Markets Q3 2022 Hong Kong Office And Retail Leasing Markets Q3 2022
research • economy
Hong Kong Office And Retail Leasing Markets Q3 2022

Office and retail leasing activities were both relatively quiet in Q3. Overall office market net absorption returned to positive territory. Nevertheless, a rise in the availability rate saw rents trend downward at -2.3% q-o-q in Q3. Total retail sales for January to August 2022 were recorded at HK$226.7 billion, down 1.5% y-o-y.
 

Rosanna Tang • October 06, 2022

Climate Positive, Proof Positive Climate Positive, Proof Positive
research • sustainability / esg
Climate Positive, Proof Positive

The built environment can reduce its emissions by going net zero, but some real estate enterprises today are looking to go climate positive, an initiative that goes above and beyond. Here, net zero carbon emissions are achieved and surpassed whereby an environmental benefit is produced by eradicating additional carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.
 

Shaun Brodie • July 28, 2022

Post-Lockdown Recovery — Outlook And Emergent Opportunities For The Real Estate Market In Mainland China Post-Lockdown Recovery — Outlook And Emergent Opportunities For The Real Estate Market In Mainland China
research • economy
Post-Lockdown Recovery — Outlook And Emergent Opportunities For The Real Estate Market In Mainland China

Several COVID-19 Omicron variant outbreaks have had a major impact on production and life in general in some Chinese cities. Local governments have taken active measures to deal with the epidemic and effectively promote steady economic growth. As production and markets reopen in cities like Shanghai, we believe economic recovery is at hand.

Shaun Brodie • June 07, 2022

Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — Strong 2021 Absorption Lightens The Load On 2022 Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — Strong 2021 Absorption Lightens The Load On 2022
research • workplace
Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — Strong 2021 Absorption Lightens The Load On 2022

By end of Q4 2021, the total Grade A office inventory in the core markets of the 21 major cities in Greater China we track totaled 63.19 million sq m. In the meantime, total premium core city office net absorption across the Greater China market for the whole year was 3.89 million sq m, amounting to a 129.6% increase compared to the figure registered at the end of Q4 2020. This should take some pressure off upcoming supply in 2022.

Shaun Brodie • March 04, 2022

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