仲量联行：截至1月底香港整体写字楼空置率下降至13.5%

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the leasing demand in the financial sector remains strong, leading to a decrease in vacancy rates in Central, reaching the lowest level since 2023 [1] - The vacancy rate for Grade A office buildings in Central has improved, decreasing from a peak of 12.2% in September 2024 to 10.1% by the end of January, a decline of 0.8 percentage points [1] - Overall, the vacancy rate for Hong Kong's office market has decreased to 13.5% as of the end of January, with Wan Chai/Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui also experiencing declines of 0.5 percentage points [1] Group 2 - The rental market for Grade A offices in Hong Kong recorded a positive net absorption of 589,700 square feet in January, with notable transactions including Turiya Capital moving from Heng Yi Building to The Henderson in Central, leasing a total area of 5,700 square feet [1] - Overall office rents in Hong Kong increased by 0.3% month-on-month, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth, primarily driven by Central, where rents rose by 1.2%, while other districts experienced slight declines [2]