Cities

9 Things To Know Before You Move

Ensure your rented apartment is the right one by reading up on win-win ways you can work with your landlord in Hong Kong.

October 17

Why Asia's cities need public spaces

Across Asia governments and city dwellers are taking a greater interest in the development and enhancement of the region's public spaces.

October 17

From rain to runoff: How can better building design help cities?

Expanding cities and changing weather patterns are leaving urban areas vulnerable to flooding; better building design and planning are needed.

October 09

The cities snapping at the heels of the global leaders

The world's leading global cities may be sitting on top of the pile for now but they have a group of ambitious contenders challenging their dominance.

October 06

How proptech innovations will make tomorrow's cities even smarter

Countries across Asia Pacific are gearing up for the smart cities revolution with the likes of Singapore and Macau in pole position.

September 22

No more excuses: Why we need a shared approach to build healthier cities

Cities have always required different public bodies to work together to create spaces that are able to meet the needs of local residents.

September 18

Why the built environment needs a people first philosophy

Progressive and productive spaces - both indoors and outdoors - can only be achieved by designing consciously for people.

September 07

How tech is taking over in Asia Pacific's cities

With the exponential growth of smart phone adoption, a flourishing start-up scene and booming ecommerce, the tech sector in Asia Pacific is expanding fast.

September 01

Why China is no longer the world's factory

With China fast developing and its manufacturing industry moving up the value chain, multinationals are looking for new bases to produce their goods.

July 19

Dealing with the downsides of rapidly developing cities

Hotels are well versed in making guests feel on top of the world but a growing number are now letting them dine and sleep high in the sky.

May 17

How can cities show their human side?

Our cities are attracting ever growing numbers of people, but as they grow upwards and outwards there’s a danger the human touch gets lost amid all the concrete, steel and glass.

May 09

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Buyer preferences are reshaping India’s residential markets

India’s residential market is experiencing a surge in demand for premium housing amidst the country’s sharpest recovery post pandemic as it expands into newer markets.

April 21

Emerging opportunities in Hong Kong’s F&B industry

Growing F&B operators in Hong Kong; expanding commercial hubs as well as fast-growing residential areas set to boost F&B opportunities.

April 18

Beijing's logistics market expands

Beijing's logistics market expansion from 2023 to 2025 will bring huge incremental opportunities to the city and change the existing market structure.

April 13

The rise of Thailand's data centre industry

Thailand's booming data centre industry, fuelled by the country's digital economy and government incentives, presents attractive investment opportunities.

April 11

Will long-term interest rates affect Japan’s real estate market?

Japan’s real estate market remains attractive, while rising interest rates are expected globally.

April 04

Philippine real estate amid economic uncertainties

The dichotomy of the Philippine economic outlook and its effects on real estate

March 31

It’s time to home in luxury condominiums in Singapore

Growing wealth in Singapore and the wider region will continue to drive demand for luxury real estate in the city-state

March 28

Reaping the rewards of logistics and industrial rental reversion

Where can positive rent reversion offset the negative impact of rising yields? We take a deeper dive into logistics and industrial rents in Asia Pacific.

March 24

Shanghai’s key logistics real estate trends in 2023

Key trends in Greater Shanghai markets in 2023 include divergence across markets, adoption of ESG initiatives as well as integration of logistics and industry.

March 21

How home inspections help quicken buyer decisions in India

Home inspections help buyers identify potential problems with a property, allowing them to make informed decisions and avoid costly surprises.

March 16

Jakarta real estate cautiously confident for 2023

With social restrictions being lifted in 2023, is the Jakarta real estate market on the road to recovery?

March 13

Using data science to choose retail investment markets

This analysis seeks to use methods in data science to break down the characteristics of the retail sector across Asia Pacific’s cities.

March 09

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Hong Kong Residential Sales Market Monitor - July 2018

Leasing as an option to avoid vacancy tax

Hong Kong Property Market Monitor - July 2018

Vacancy in Kowloon East offices drops to below 10% for the first time since a year ago

Hong Kong Economic Insight - July 2018

An assessment of how the new vacancy tax will impact Hong Kong's property prices

Hong Kong Economic Monitor - July 2018

Hong Kong’s government plans to make subsidised flats more affordable.

PRC co-working operators continue their march into the HK office market

The arrival of KR Space continues a recent trend of PRC-based co-working operators setting up locations in the city, joining the likes of Shanghai-based Naked Hub, Beijing-based Ucommune and Guangzhou-based ATLAS

Research June 24

Reimagining Hong Kong’s Traditional Bricks and Mortar Retailing

Hong Kong's retailers and landlords are bracing for e-commerce disruption but to what extent will they have to re-evaluate their strategies to meet these changing market dynamics?

Research June 12

Up, Up and Away: The Rise and Rise of Hong Kong's Residential Market

Hong Kong's house prices are back at all-time highs, despite the government's efforts to cool the market. What is driving prices higher? How much further could they climb? And could rising interest rates and increasing supply cause a major correction?

Hong Kong Residential Sales Market Monitor - June 2018

Vacancy tax on new builds could be a double-edged sword.

Hong Kong Property Market Monitor - June 2018

PRC co-working operators continue to move into the Hong Kong office market

Hong Kong Economic Monitor - June 2018

Collateral damage to Hong Kong’s exports from trade war

Mapping Pathways to City Success

While Hong Kong ranks in the “Big Seven” of global cities, it faces rising competition from up and coming contenders, and can learn from its peers in respect to innovation and lifestyle.

Research May 31