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For investors, there are now just 2 kinds of offices: the best and the rest

·South China Morning Post·Impact 3/5 · Notable

Investors are facing a stark reality in office markets worldwide, with a clear distinction emerging between top-tier properties and the rest. The best offices, often located in prime buildings, are in high demand and commanding strong rents, while other properties are struggling with low occupancy, falling rents, and financing pressures. This divide reflects a global trend of investors prioritizing quality over other factors, and it's being driven by limited new supply in desirable locations. As a result, the gap between top-performing offices and the rest is likely to continue growing.

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Why it matters

Tenants are competing for space in prime buildings, while other properties are less in demand. This trend is driven by the desire for high-quality office space in top locations.

Market impact

Impact score
3 / 5
Market signal
Positive / risk-on
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
70%

Markets & countries in focus

Hong Kong

Transmission channels

Tenant demand increases→Prime office rents rise→Secondary office vacancies grow→Prime offices outperform

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Prime office REITs
  • Commercial real estate

Under pressure

  • Secondary office properties

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