Core Insights - The report by JLL indicates that Hong Kong's Grade A office leasing market recorded a positive net absorption of 537,000 square feet in December, marking nine consecutive months of positive absorption [1] - The leasing activity remained stable, with active inquiries in January, particularly for top-tier offices in Central, which are nearing full occupancy [1] - JLL anticipates that some leasing demand will shift to other quality office spaces in the region in the second half of the year [1] Market Trends - As of the end of December, the overall office vacancy rate slightly increased to 14.1%, indicating a significant amount of available space for rent [1] - The vacancy rates in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Eastern Hong Kong Island saw a slight month-on-month increase of 0.1 percentage points [1] - For the full year of 2025, the vacancy rates in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui are expected to decrease by 0.6 and 1.7 percentage points year-on-year, respectively [1] Rental Trends - Overall rental prices increased by 0.4% month-on-month in December, continuing the upward trend since November [1] - Rental prices in Central saw a slight month-on-month increase of 0.6%, while Wan Chai/Causeway Bay recorded a minor rebound of 0.4% [1]
仲量联行:香港甲级商厦租赁市场连续9个月录得正吸纳量