Asia Pacific Research

Regional Japanese Office Markets - July 2017

13 July 2017

High-grade offices in select cities are clearly outperforming Tokyo offices. Increases in top rents are also noticeable. Encouraged by strong metrics, more investors are expected to turn their eyes beyond the capital city.

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Asia Pacific Investment Quarterly - Q1 2017

12 July 2017

In Japan, although a pull-back from the post-US-election frenzy led to some degree of correction, the undamentals of the economy remain sound. An improving economic outlook has contributed to better-than-expected leasing market conditions. China’s investment market remained active at the start of 2017 on the back of strong deal flow in Shanghai. While office assets remain the preferred investment, a handful of investors are gearing up to deploy signifi cant capital into the for-lease residentialmarket given decreasing affordability and stringent house purchase restrictions in many cities. Despite a challenging political climate, Korean offi ce investment volumes have reached a record high. In Singapore, the abrupt implementation of the ACD took the wind out of the sails of bulk purchases, but in its place, the weight of money from in

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Asian Cities TW Retail 1H 2017

12 July 2017

Taiwan’s GDP growth reached 1.5% in 2016, increasing from 0.72% last year due to the improving fi gures in private consumption, investment and exports. The economic recovery has had a positive effect on the retail sector. Retail sales registered an historical high of NT$4.1 trillion in 2016, increasing by 1.9% year-on-year (YoY), with the main contributors being supermarkets (9.3% YoY), auto sales (5.4% YoY) and convenience stores (4.7% YoY).

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Office Briefing

12 July 2017

Given that improvement in vacancy rates occurred slowly, the overall vacancy rate is expected to fall to the lowest level with no large spaces being added to the market this year.

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Hangzhou Office & Retail Briefing -1H 2017

11 July 2017

Qianjiang New City saw a noticeable increase in rents and occupancy rates in 1H/2017, however, the surge of new supply over the remainder of this year might change the direction of this sub-market.

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Tokyo Office Leasing Briefing - Q2 2017

07 July 2017

Rental growth has exceeded expectations for the first half of 2017. Strong demand has led to voracious absorption of new supply. There is still much more supply ahead, and tertiary vacancy is a concern, but takeup has thus far held strong.

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European Cities 2017

13 June 2017

This report is about the people and organisations who live and work in European cities. Companies lookingfor workspace in Europe have a great variety of cities to choose from. We have selected twelve to examine in more detail, ranging from the global megacity of London to the much smaller, specialist cities of Frankfurt and Warsaw.

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Tokyo Residential: A New Demographic Wave

13 June 2017

A stream of movement into Tokyo has resulted in constant urban population growth. Emerging trends in income, fertility, and social preferences are driving gradual shifts in the character of Tokyo's residential neighbourhoods. These trends are creating new dynamics in housing supply and demand, resulting in a variety of opportunities for investors.

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Capitalising on Japan's new tourist trends

09 June 2017

After several years of robust growth, Japan's hospitality market is seeing some evidence of bifurcation. Supply increases and peer-to-peer accommodation have pressured the budget sector, while high-end hotels have performed better. The playing field is likely to level as the government targets peer-to-peer accommodation with new regulation. Other demand factors are likely to stimulate overall growth, especially in outlying regions.

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