戴德梁行：苏州上半年写字楼市场持续承压，多元路径谋求破局

Market Overview - The Suzhou office market is under significant pressure in the first half of 2025 due to the aftermath of a supply peak in 2024, with multiple projects delayed and only one new project, Nissin Center, launched in Q2 [3][4] - The overall net absorption in the first half of 2025 was 33,900 square meters, with a vacancy rate reaching 29.7%, the highest in five years [4][6] Rental Market Dynamics - Rental prices have decreased, with the average rent recorded at 69.30 yuan per square meter per month, the lowest in nearly three years [6] - Landlords are offering various incentives such as rent discounts and extended rent-free periods to retain existing tenants and attract new ones [6][11] Demand and Supply Trends - The demand side remains weak, with some companies downsizing or vacating spaces, leading to a contraction in overall transaction volume compared to the previous year [4][8] - The supply of new office space has slowed, with only 37,000 square meters of quality commercial space added in Q2 [4] Sector-Specific Insights - The electronics and technology sectors, along with professional services, have shown active transaction volumes, while emerging manufacturing companies have also seen a year-on-year increase in transactions [8] - Large transactions over 1,000 square meters have been limited, with professional services and finance being the main sources of demand [8] Future Outlook - The second half of 2025 is expected to see the introduction of over 1.7 million square meters of high-quality office projects, intensifying market competition [11] - The focus for office operators will shift from price competition to enhancing the value of office spaces through integration of industry resources and creating a supportive ecosystem for tenants [11][12] Policy and Economic Development - Suzhou has introduced multiple industry policies targeting advanced fields such as AI and biomedicine, aiming to create an attractive industrial development ecosystem [12] - The city signed 417 key projects with a total investment exceeding 341.57 billion yuan, indicating strong industrial aggregation effects [12]