Commercial Property

Expert sees little chance of relaxation on property cooling measures

JLL, Colliers, and CBRE weigh in on the latest budget measures for property.

BUDGET 2023: Government adjusts ad valorem rates for property sales

The adjustment will help first-time buyers who want to purchase properties.

Hong Kong GDP growth strengthens real estate demand

The city’s leasing and sales activity will see a noticeable recovery.

Negative absorption seen in Grade A office market in January

JLL linked this to the Chinese New Year, traditionally a low season. 

Foreign investment in Hong Kong’s commercial property still in ‘negative’ territory

The Investment Sentiment Index in the city dropped to -36 from -39.

Buildings dep’t approves 13 plans in November

It also gave the green light to start works on 11 building projects.

Investment market in Hong Kong’s retail space ‘quiet’ in 2022: JLL  

There were only a handful of lump sum transactions recorded during the year. 

Overall office rent declines by 3.7% in 2022: JLL

Vacancy rate in end-December rose due to new completions.

Office space in Lippo Centre, Admiralty on sale for $504m

The asking price is equivalent to $32,000 per square foot.

PwC resigns as China Evergrande Group auditor due to disagreements

The resigned auditor did not receive significant matters in the financial statements. 

Warehouse vacancy up to 3.3% in 2022: Colliers

This is due to the completion of the logistics centre in Tuen Men

Property transaction volumes hit lowest level in 10 years

There were only 101 big deals concluded in 2022.