Hong Kong

Two implications of Hong Kong occupiers’ flight to quality for office landlords

There was a noticeable increase in demand for premium Grade A offices from Jan-Aug 2021.

Hong Kong office net absorption finally rebounds after two years

Overall net absorption hit 70,900 sq feet in Q3 2021.

Hong Kong property investment transactions down 24% to US$2.4b in Q3

This is due to a skewed comparison base as major deals were completed in the previous quarter.

‘Recentralisation' trend now more evident in Hong Kong’s office market

Prime office rents saw a quarterly increase of 2.6%, signalling an improved leasing momentum in the CBD.

Hong Kong primary residential transactions surge 172% in September

There were a total of 1,926 transactions worth HK$21.3 billion.

Hong Kong prime office rents record slowest rate of decline since 2019

Q3 rents slipped 1% in Hong Kong, whilst the rest of APAC markets saw uneven recovery.

Hong Kong residential sales up 5.4% to 5,844 units in September

A notable luxury transaction was an apartment sold for HKD160m.

Renew or relocate: What did Hong Kong logistics operators do in Q3? 

Some operators opted to renew as early as 9 months before their lease expired.

Hong Kong office rents to drop by 10% in 2022

This is due to elevated supply levels and uncertain demand from the Mainland.

Hong Kong industrial investment hits US$939m in Q3

There were 17 major deals worth over US$12.8m each.

F&B a silver lining for Hong Kong retail 

Luxury brands are still wary of going to the high streets.

Hong Kong Grade A office rents slip 1.5% in Q3

Rents declined in all major submarkets while Kowloon rents proved more resilient.

Mid-sized home prices beat Hong Kong housing market 

Prices increased by up to 5.8% against the 2.9% overall market growth. 

What’s the most sought-after real estate asset in Hong Kong?

These assets accounted for 38% of property investments in Q3. 

Hong Kong warehouse rents inch up 1% in Q3

This is caused by improved occupancy and lower space availability.