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Hong Kong Central office rents poised for recovery amid rising demand

Office rents in Hong Kong's Central district are projected to increase, marking a turnaround from a slump that began in late 2019. Analysts attribute this expected rise to growing demand, which has already lowered vacancy rates to a four-year low. Factors such as increased capital inflows, stock market activity, and the expansion of Chinese companies are anticipated to drive further rental growth through 2027. AI

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Hong Kong Central office rents poised for recovery amid rising demand

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cheryl Arcibal ·

    Hong Kong’s Central office rents set to reverse multi-year slump with gains in second half

    Office rents in Hong Kong’s Central district are expected to rise faster in the second quarter of the year, according to analysts, a reversal of a multi-year slump that began in the second half of 2019. The latest forecast was made by US bank Citi, which said premium offices in t…