Hong Kong

Hong Kong records highest office rental decline in APAC in Q1

The decline in rents across the region is expected to decelerate this year.

Valuation and new real estate business models 

As new operating models emerge, property valuers may need to be mindful of the way real estate is run when making valuations.

Hong Kong industrial investments hit HK$2b mark in Q1

There were seven major transactions worth over HK$100 million each. 

Hong Kong residential transaction volume hits 9-year high in March

The transaction volume increased 28.8% MoM in March to 5,891.

Industrial sector dominates Hong Kong’s investment market in Q1

More than half of the US$1.3b transactions in Q1 were for industrial assets.

Pave sees rising demand for overseas property investments

The firm helps buyers purchase cross-border and handles administration for clients.

Hong Kong sees second largest number of ‘super prime’ residential sales globally 

The city recorded 169 transactions over US$10m  in 2020, just behind London’s 201.

Hong Kong luxury residential leasing sluggish in Q1 as business activity levels remain depressed

All districts recorded more modest rental declines compared with Q4/2020.

Benoy bets on sustainability as it transforms environments

Designers must be adaptive to the changing times in creating spaces.

It’s high time to enter Hong Kong’s strata office market now: Colliers

Investors and end-users are advised to leverage the price and rental corrections in the market.

Hong Kong office vacancy rate hits 15-year high as banks continue aggressive downsizing

Standard Chartered, DBS, Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale cut massive floor spaces.

Hong Kong retail shows sliver of hope as rates of rental decline slow significantly

Prime street shop and major shopping centre rents contracted by 4.9% and 4.8%, respectively. 

Smaller Hong Kong office landlords now cutting rents even more aggressively

Meanwhile, prime building landlords are tightening up their leasing strategy.

Hong Kong's Pilot Scheme to propel industrial investments in the next two years

Investments have so far reached HK$4.1bn in Q1 2021, more than 70% of the full-year 2020 total.