Commercial Property

1 in 5 businesses plan to downsize office footprint

1 in 5 businesses plan to downsize office footprint

Office occupiers are increasingly prioritising cost savings to control overhead costs.

More distress deals to take place as investment remains subdued in H2

These deals made up 50% of the investment deals in Q2

Businesses seek cost-saving incentives from office landlords

Approximately 8 in 10 favour rent-free periods the most.

3 things businesses consider for the ideal office space

These are price, building quality, and size.

Costs drive Hong Kong firms to seek smaller office spaces

Cost optimisation, shrinking business demand named as top reasons.

Property sales up 0.3% in July

The total consideration for residential units was $35.7b.

Investors target HK retail properties with yields over 5.5% amidst rate cuts

A recent transaction yielding over 5.5% is a ground-floor unit in the Prince Commercial Building.

Grade A office leasing stalls amidst economic woes

This exerts pressure on landlords to offer generous incentives. 

Gov’t approves 14 building plans in May

The approved plans are for residential, industrial, commercial, and community service developments.

Hong Kong to launch support centre for minority owners 

It will offer legal and valuation advice to those impacted by the new sale regime.

CKI mulls secondary listing on London Stock Exchange

The potential additional listing could expand the market for the company's shares.

HK retail landlords boost investments amidst sector downturn

They are enhancing malls through marketing, renovations, and amenities like pet-friendly spaces.