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While sentiment is weak, the lack of concluded transactions across the market makes it difficult to quantify rental movements. Most landlords have left asking rents at their previous level, however many are willing to discuss higher incentives once they are sure a potential tenant is serious. We have observed that there are requests from…

While sentiment is weak, the lack of concluded transactions across the market makes it difficult to quantify rental movements. Most landlords have left asking rents at their previous level, however many are willing to discuss higher incentives once they are sure a potential tenant is serious. We have observed that there are requests from occupiers / prospects for a more flexible lease term (less than three years) and have seen landlords considering exploring amortization of fit-out costs over a reasonably long lease term.

In June 2020, IGB Bhd announced the proposed establishment of a pure-play office asset REIT which is targeted to be completed by the end of 2020 / early 2021. The proposed IGB Commercial REIT is reported to involve the sale of ten properties, seven of which are in Mid Valley City and three in the Golden Triangle. This is the second REIT by IGB Bhd since the establishment of IGB REIT in 2012, comprising two prime retail assets; Mid Valley and The Gardens.

The online retail industry is expected to continue its upward trend, resulting in related companies introducing new growth strategies such as M&A and strategic partnerships.

Amazon, a global leader in online retail, has partnered with…

The online retail industry is expected to continue its upward trend, resulting in related companies introducing new growth strategies such as M&A and strategic partnerships.

Amazon, a global leader in online retail, has partnered with domestic telecommunications services provider SK Telecom to ship products directly to Korea. A subsidiary of SK Telecom, 11Street, will store selected products most purchased by Koreans in its own storage facilities to allow for direct shipping. While Amazon has been reluctant to enter Korea due to intense competition from local E-commerce platforms, it will indirectly establish a new base through the partnership.

Corporations are expected to reshuffle their logistics portfolios in response to shifting market trends. Any redundant centres will be put up for sale, while pursuing new development projects or signing long-term leases in core strategic locations. Higher activity levels in the leasing and investment markets are expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Data centres are a vital part of ICT infrastructure for any digital economy. They provide a catalyst for the development of new content and applications and support the sustainable growth of more traditional pillar industries including financial services, trading and logistics. Given the city’s…

Data centres are a vital part of ICT infrastructure for any digital economy. They provide a catalyst for the development of new content and applications and support the sustainable growth of more traditional pillar industries including financial services, trading and logistics. Given the city’s reliable power supply, rich network connectivity, low climate risk, and strong data protection, Hong Kong is well positioned to serve as a regional data centre hub.

Hong Kong is among the best globally in terms of internet connectivity and bandwidth, with over a 270% mobile subscriber penetration rate1 , and has been one of the top three fastest cities in terms of average internet download speed over the past few years. There are three major players driving demand for data centres. First, cloud service providers such as Alibaba, Amazon and Microsoft are expanding as most enterprise users have started adopting cloud solutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic if they weren’t before. Secondly, internet companies and application developers such as multimedia content providers or e-commerce players demand ample data storage capacity and plenty of data processing power given the growing importance of Big Data, industry 4.0, the Internet of Things and 5G.

For prime street retail landlords the debilitating effects of COVID-19 were immediate. With most tenants being small to medium enterprises, they were more affected by sudden revenue loss, than larger scale retailers. The pandemic has forced the major street retail chain tenants to alter their business strategies. Many F&B and fashion chains closed…

For prime street retail landlords the debilitating effects of COVID-19 were immediate. With most tenants being small to medium enterprises, they were more affected by sudden revenue loss, than larger scale retailers. The pandemic has forced the major street retail chain tenants to alter their business strategies. Many F&B and fashion chains closed underperforming outlets which led to further vacancies. Tourism focused street retail in the CBD was hit hardest by travel bans adding to existing Metro related disruptions.

Since early February, many street retailers have not renewed their leases. Those wanting to retain prime locations after the pandemic are either temporarily closed or seeking rent reductions. A recent Savills survey found tenants sought up to -40% discounts compared to the maximum -20% offered.

Australia’s property markets property as a whole remains an attractive asset class particularly when comparing yields to bond rates, combined with the current low interest rate climate. With the Reserve Bank of Australia cutting the official cash rate to a record low of 0.10% in November, and further quantitative easing measures introduced we will see…

Australia’s property markets property as a whole remains an attractive asset class particularly when comparing yields to bond rates, combined with the current low interest rate climate. With the Reserve Bank of Australia cutting the official cash rate to a record low of 0.10% in November, and further quantitative easing measures introduced we will see bond yields fall closer to zero. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all property asset classes in Australia to some extent, with both positive and negative outcomes. The retail sector has been the hardest hit as a result of store closures, reduced foot traffic and weak consumer spending.

From both an investor and an occupier point of view we continue to see a flight to quality thematic become increasingly evident. Tenants are seeking quality office space with more flexible terms and we anticipate that as a result of this there will be a divergence of vacancy where secondary stock will find it difficult to compete. Investors continue to seek prime assets with long WALE and diversified tenant compositions, with these assets achieving record yields and capital values. With several large transactions coming to the market around the country or in due diligence we expect to see a strong fi nish to the year and into 2021.

The central government unveiled the new ‘comprehensive reform plan (2020 – 2025)’ (hereinafter referred to as the ‘new plan’) in October as a continuation of Shenzhen’s mission of being ‘Pilot Demonstration Zone of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics’ announced in 2019, providing greater…

The central government unveiled the new ‘comprehensive reform plan (2020 – 2025)’ (hereinafter referred to as the ‘new plan’) in October as a continuation of Shenzhen’s mission of being ‘Pilot Demonstration Zone of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics’ announced in 2019, providing greater autonomy and a higher level of all-round opening-up. Given that the new plan came at a meaningful time—the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (SEZ)—Shenzhen is expected to embrace a new chapter of development.

Additionally, the new plan reinforces Shenzhen’s core engine function and central city position in the Guangdong-Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Therefore, the real estate industry is forecast to obtain new development opportunities, with demand for land, office, retail and residential sectors improving.

Beijing government developed multiple plans to help boost the ‘First-Store’ economy, consumer demand and upgrade retail projects in response to COVID-19:

Beijing government developed multiple plans to help boost the ‘First-Store’ economy, consumer demand and upgrade retail projects in response to COVID-19:

• “Announcement to Stabilise Commercial Business Activities Under COVID-19” on February 21st, 2020, encourages shopping mall landlords to deduct rents and help major shopping malls operate during the pandemic by applying for working capital loans;
• “Announcement to Apply for Subsidies For Major Shopping Malls Under COVID-19” on March 31st, 2020, provides subsidies up to RMB500,000 to qualified shopping mall operators;
• “One Policy for One Retail Store” renovation/upgrading of pilot retail

During this time of increased uncertainty, there has never been closer scrutiny on costs across all levels of corporate structures. Cushman & Wakefield’s Asia Pacific Office Fit-out Cost Guide is an essential tool to assist in corporate real estate decision-making regarding both fitting out and reinstating office space.

This year, we have added three cities to our guide, increasing our coverage to…

During this time of increased uncertainty, there has never been closer scrutiny on costs across all levels of corporate structures. Cushman & Wakefield’s Asia Pacific Office Fit-out Cost Guide is an essential tool to assist in corporate real estate decision-making regarding both fitting out and reinstating office space.

This year, we have added three cities to our guide, increasing our coverage to 31 key cities across Asia Pacific. Whether it’s a low, medium, or high quality specification fit-out requirement, this guide serves to assist occupiers in defining their capital planning and relocation budgets.

The guide includes a comprehensive fit-out cost section covering furniture, mechanical & electrical (M&E) works, builder works, audio visual/information technology (AV/IT), and other miscellaneous costs.

Development on new phases continues despite the unspoken moratorium, with several major cloud services increasing their local platforms

Despite the unofficial moratorium on new site development, Singapore continues to lead the greater APAC region in data centre innovation and often as the first market reviewed for regional market entry. Phased buildouts are still continuing…

Development on new phases continues despite the unspoken moratorium, with several major cloud services increasing their local platforms

Despite the unofficial moratorium on new site development, Singapore continues to lead the greater APAC region in data centre innovation and often as the first market reviewed for regional market entry. Phased buildouts are still continuing, with Digital Realty, Equinix, and Iron Mountain all underway on additional capacity and new entrant AirTrunk continuing their initial local campus. Major global cloud services continue to view Singapore as a first-tier location for new releases, with Google Cloud, Alibaba, and Oracle all making further inroads in coming months, and Tencent recently established a Singapore office to focus on regional expansion.

The prize for each platform lies not only in Singaporean business, but to allow local capacity to serve regional deployments across Southeast and greater Asia for large multinationals. As demands grow on local infrastructure, it remains to be seen if Singapore will lose workloads to developing lower cost markets, whether that be Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, or elsewhere. The trade-off would be a loss in connectivity and available services, though if local capacity is unable to develop it may prove a needed shift. Despite this potential shift in future, for the time being Singapore will likely attract companies concerned about regional political issues, as Naver’s move from Hong Kong indicates. Anecdotal reports indicate that further moves for communications, media, and financial organizations are being mooted, suggesting a major opportunity for those few who are fortunate to have available capacity.

All in all another positive several months for Singapore, with the possibility of more good news ahead.

シドニーでは、Amazon Web Services、Microsoft Azure、Google Cloud、Alibabaの各社が、さらなる市場シェアの獲得を目指して、地元市場への進出を続けており、ハイパースケールクラウドのデスティネーションとしての進化を続けている。各社とも、地元を拠点にIT戦略を見直す中堅・大企業や、ニューサウスウェールズ州政府、ATOをはじめとする近代化イニシアチブを追求する多くの政府機関や教育機関の動向に関心を寄せている。各サービスが新しい顧客と契約するにつれ...

シドニーでは、Amazon Web Services、Microsoft Azure、Google Cloud、Alibabaの各社が、さらなる市場シェアの獲得を目指して、地元市場への進出を続けており、ハイパースケールクラウドのデスティネーションとしての進化を続けている。アマゾン・ウェブ・サービス、マイクロソフト・アジュール、グーグル・クラウド、アリババはいずれも、さらなる市場シェアを目指して地元市場への進出を続けている。各社とも、地元に拠点を置く中堅・大企業のIT戦略の見直しや、ニューサウスウェールズ州政府、ATOをはじめとする多くの政府機関や教育機関が近代化イニシアチブを推進していることに関心を寄せている。各サービスが新たな顧客と契約するにつれて、地元での更なる能力へのニーズは高まり続け、大規模な開発へとつながっている。.

AirTrunkは大規模開発をリードしており、SYD2は年末の完成を目指し、SYD1の第2フェーズは本格的に計画中である。この開発は、シンガポール、香港、東京のすべての建設中のサイトで、アジア全域での同社の継続的な成長をサポートしている。富士通は最近、ウェスタン・シドニー・サイトのさらなる拡張を発表し、来年早々にはさらに20メガワットを稼働させる予定だ。また、アルファDCファンド、ネクストDC、マッコーリー、デジタル・リアルティはすべて、新たな容量に取り組んでいる。.

2020年の国内投資買収市場は、買収可能な資産を探している投資家の逸話的な報告はあるものの、現在まで静かな状態が続いている。Telstraのメルボルン・キャンパスのセール・アンド・リースバック（A$4億1,700万ドル）は、今年締結された単一資産取引としては最大である。例外的に珍しい30年のリース期間に支えられたこの買収は、強力なテナントを持つデータセンター案件の可能性を示している。総合的に判断すると、シドニーは引き続き強力で十分な供給力を持つ市場であり、今後数年間はこの傾向が続くと思われる。.