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Flex office spaces gaining momentum in Central Tokyo

WeWork, Spaces, Business-Airport and Human First Time will launch more spaces in Q3 2021. 

Property investors remain attracted to offices in Japan’s regional cities

One company will invest US$10b in Japan, 70% of which will be invested in office buildings.

This region will be a major player in Tokyo’s office market

The area attracts tech giants such as Microsoft, Samsung, and Amazon.

Here’s a rundown of how APAC office rents will fare for the rest of this year

Rents are forecast to decline by an average of 1.7% across the region. 

Cambodia real estate takes sharp turn in H1

An increase in COVID-19 cases led to more than 70% decreases in prime office and retail occupancy in Cambodia.

Hong Kong Grade A office rents slip 2.6% in Q2

Hong Kong Island rents saw the lowest rate of decline since Q1 2020.

Seoul sees robust office space demand from tech occupiers

Firms may consider Seongsu-dong, Guro and Gwacheon as new locations for expansion.

Tech firms to account for up to 25% of APAC office leasing demand over the next five years

Beijing, Shanghai, Bengaluru, Shenzhen and Singapore are the top 5 technology centres in the region.

Is the worst finally over for Singapore office rents?

Rents are estimated to have risen 1.2% in Q2, the first ever increase since the pandemic hit.

Taipei Grade A office vacancy at a record low of 2.1% in Q1

Market supply is expected to further tighten until 2023.

Melbourne sees largest increase in CBD office stock in three decades

Five more new projects are currently under construction.