香港写字楼市场的“冰与火”：阿里72亿买楼、“铺王”套现离场

Core Insights - The Hong Kong commercial real estate market is experiencing a dramatic shift, with tech giants like Alibaba and Ant Group investing heavily, while traditional real estate players like Dahonghui Holdings are selling off assets, reflecting contrasting market sentiments [1][2][8] Market Performance - The third quarter of 2025 marked the strongest performance for Hong Kong's office market in seven years, with a net absorption of 691,800 square feet, the highest since Q3 2018 [2] - All major commercial districts recorded positive net absorption for the first time since Q2 2015, indicating a robust recovery [2] - The overall vacancy rate for Grade A offices improved to 17.1%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points, marking the largest quarterly decline since Q3 2018 [2] Demand Drivers - The resurgence in the office market is primarily driven by a booming IPO market and the rise of the wealth management sector, with banks and multinational companies accelerating their office space negotiations [3][7] - Over 70 companies have successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this year, raising a total of HKD 189.3 billion, contributing to increased confidence in the market [3] Rental Trends - Core areas like Central are seeing strong demand, with a net absorption of 138,000 square feet in Q3, the highest in a decade, while vacancy rates are declining [5][6] - In contrast, non-core areas like Kowloon East have a vacancy rate of 23.7%, indicating a stark divide in market performance [6] New Entrants - Mainland companies are emerging as significant players in the Hong Kong office market, with Alibaba and Ant Group's acquisition of a major property in Causeway Bay being a notable example [8] - Demand from mainland clients for Grade A offices, particularly in core areas, is on the rise, with these companies accounting for a substantial portion of the client base in flexible office spaces [8] Market Challenges - Despite the positive trends, the overall recovery of the market is still uncertain, with a projected decrease in new supply leading to a gradual increase in occupancy rates by 2027-2028 [9] - The current rental yield for Hong Kong offices is around 4%, which is less attractive compared to U.S. Treasury yields, limiting investor interest [9][10] - The market faces an oversupply issue, with a current vacancy rate of approximately 19% and a significant amount of new space needing time to be absorbed [10]