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Social Value — Bringing Worth To Commercial Real Estate In Greater China Social Value — Bringing Worth To Commercial Real Estate In Greater China
research • sustainability / esg
Social Value — Bringing Worth To Commercial Real Estate In Greater China

The S in ESG relates to social, and it refers to an organization's ability to satisfy the needs of its stakeholders, and ensuring that social justice, equity, and fundamental human rights are sustained. When considering commercial real estate, social value is when value is produced when commercial buildings and places improve the quality of life of people.
 

Shaun Brodie • April 22, 2024

Financial Opening Up — A Future Driver Of China's Real Estate Market Financial Opening Up — A Future Driver Of China's Real Estate Market
research • government / public sector
Financial Opening Up — A Future Driver Of China's Real Estate Market

In November 2019, the State Council of China issued the Opinions on Further Improving the Utilization of Foreign Investment (Guo Fa 2019 No. 23), aiming to help further promote development and vitality of the financial sector. The document put forward a total of 20 policy measures in four aspects.
 

Sabrina Wei • June 01, 2020

Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — Return To Office Recovery In 2023 Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — Return To Office Recovery In 2023
research • workplace
Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — Return To Office Recovery In 2023

By the end of Q4 2022, the total Grade A office inventory in the core markets of the 21 major cities in Greater China that Cushman & Wakefield tracks totaled 65.3 million sq m. In the meantime, total premium core city office net absorption across the Greater China market for the whole year was 1.0 million sq m, a decrease of 74.3% when compared to the figure registered at the end of Q4 2021.
 

Shaun Brodie • March 16, 2023

Hong Kong Office, Retail, Residential And Investment Markets — 2023 Review And 2024 Outlook Hong Kong Office, Retail, Residential And Investment Markets — 2023 Review And 2024 Outlook
research • economy
Hong Kong Office, Retail, Residential And Investment Markets — 2023 Review And 2024 Outlook

New office leasing demand in Hong Kong stayed relatively subdued through 2023, in turn exerting further pressure on office rental levels. In the retail industry, overall sentiment continued to improve, supported by the growing presence of experiential retail strategies providing a new impetus. However, the persistent high interest rate environment, coupled with stock market volatility, has dampened home purchase sentiment. In the CRE investment market, end-users are becoming the primary drivers of activity.
 

Rosanna Tang • December 07, 2023

Greater China Outlook 2026 Greater China Outlook 2026
research • economy
Greater China Outlook 2026

As the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, the development of commercial real estate in Greater China in 2026 will be influenced by multiple factors including macroeconomic conditions, industrial layout, market supply, and consumer evolution. This report examines recent trends in the real estate market and explores key areas that may shape future market opportunities in 2026.

Sabrina Wei • December 31, 2025

Hong Kong Budget 2023 / 2024 House Views Hong Kong Budget 2023 / 2024 House Views
research • economy
Hong Kong Budget 2023 / 2024 House Views

On 22 February 2023, the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government delivered his 2023/2024 Budget Speech, which outlined a range of initiatives in supporting the economy, businesses, residents and the long-term development of the city.
 

Rosanna Tang • February 24, 2023

Hong Kong Office, Retail, Residential And Capital Markets — 2025 Review And 2026 Outlook Hong Kong Office, Retail, Residential And Capital Markets — 2025 Review And 2026 Outlook
research • economy
Hong Kong Office, Retail, Residential And Capital Markets — 2025 Review And 2026 Outlook

A lower interest rate environment and buoyant stock market have helped Hong Kong home prices to stabilize and tick upwards. Capital market sentiment has strengthened on the back of interest rate cuts and attractive pricing across asset sectors. Grade A office net absorption reached 1.1 million sq ft, although high availability will continue to weigh on overall rents. Retail sales performance continued to recover with overall high street retail rents expected to see a modest increase in 2026.

Rosanna Tang • December 10, 2025

Hong Kong Office And Retail Leasing Markets Q3 2022 Hong Kong Office And Retail Leasing Markets Q3 2022
research • economy
Hong Kong Office And Retail Leasing Markets Q3 2022

Office and retail leasing activities were both relatively quiet in Q3. Overall office market net absorption returned to positive territory. Nevertheless, a rise in the availability rate saw rents trend downward at -2.3% q-o-q in Q3. Total retail sales for January to August 2022 were recorded at HK$226.7 billion, down 1.5% y-o-y.
 

Rosanna Tang • October 06, 2022

Hong Kong Office, Retail And Residential Markets Q1 2024 Hong Kong Office, Retail And Residential Markets Q1 2024
research • economy
Hong Kong Office, Retail And Residential Markets Q1 2024

Hong Kong office sector overall net absorption in Q1 remained positive. Visitor spending continued to support a steady recovery in the retail market. Following the Government's announcement that it would lift demand-side management measures for residential properties, the market responded positively, with primary and secondary residential transactions strengthening notably and home prices picking up from March onwards. 
 

Rosanna Tang • April 10, 2024

Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — New Completions To Continue To Feature In 2024 Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — New Completions To Continue To Feature In 2024
research • workplace
Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends — New Completions To Continue To Feature In 2024

By the end of Q4 2023, the total Grade A office inventory in the core markets of the 21 major cities in Greater China that Cushman & Wakefield tracks totaled 68.2 million sq m. In the meantime, total premium core city office net absorption across the Greater China market for the whole year was 1.6 million sq m, an increase compared to the figure registered in 2022. 
 

Shaun Brodie • March 28, 2024

China's Two Sessions 2020 — Interpretation Of The Government Work Report China's Two Sessions 2020 — Interpretation Of The Government Work Report
research • government / public sector
China's Two Sessions 2020 — Interpretation Of The Government Work Report

China’s "Two Sessions" for 2020 were postponed for more than two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting finally commenced on May 22. The government work report, delivered by Premier Li Keqiang, reviewed China’s social-economic development in 2019 and set economic development goals for 2020.
 
 
 
 

Sabrina Wei • June 01, 2020

Reworking The Office Asia Pacific Reworking The Office Asia Pacific
research • workplace
Reworking The Office Asia Pacific

Our REWORKING series examines decision-making for occupiers under four key considerations: Cost, Carbon, Culture and Community – under which the changing demands, needs and impacts on office spaces and strategies can be examined.

Alton Wong • November 03, 2023

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