Group 1 - The rental decline in Beijing's office market continues to narrow, with a vacancy rate decreasing by 1.4 percentage points to 16.9% compared to the end of 2024 [1] - There was no new supply in the second quarter of 2025, maintaining the total stock of Grade A office space at 13.68 million square meters, with a quarterly net absorption of 39,677 square meters across the city [1] - The overall net absorption for the first half of the year reached 194,000 square meters, a year-on-year increase of 2.5%, while the five core business districts saw a net absorption of 111,000 square meters, up 9.0% [1] Group 2 - The demand for leasing from technology, internet, and consumer sectors remains active, with renewal leases accounting for 29.2% of total leasing transactions in the second quarter [3] - The TMT sector, driven by AI and telecommunications companies, accounted for 55% of new leases and relocations, while the professional services sector, boosted by law firms, increased its share to 13.1% [3] - Retail leasing demand, supported by consumption stimulus policies, represented 8.5% of total leasing activity, ranking fourth [3] Group 3 - The forecast for the second half of the year indicates no new supply in Beijing's Grade A office market, which may lead to further reductions in vacancy rates [4] - The market is currently in a stabilization phase, with rental concessions nearing their limit, and rents are expected to stabilize by the end of 2025 [4] - The industrial park market is experiencing a transitional phase, particularly in the biopharmaceutical sector, leading to increased supply-demand imbalances and downward pressure on rents [4]

Core Viewpoint - The Beijing Grade A office market has entered a phase of deep supply-demand negotiation, with a focus on balancing new supply and demand dynamics [2][3]. Group 1: Market Trends - In Q2 2025, the net absorption of Beijing Grade A office space reached 32,000 square meters, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of absorption [2]. - The vacancy rate for Grade A offices remained stable at 20.2%, indicating a dynamic balance in the market [2]. - Average effective rent for Grade A offices decreased to 235.6 RMB per square meter per month, with a slight decline of 2.9% quarter-on-quarter, the smallest drop in three quarters [2]. Group 2: Regional Demand - Demand in the Beijing Grade A office market is concentrated in the Zhongguancun, Lize, and Financial Street areas, reflecting a "westward advance, eastward stability" trend [2]. - Zhongguancun experienced a net absorption of over 60,000 square meters in the first half of the year, achieving a cumulative absorption of nearly 160,000 square meters over four consecutive quarters, the fastest rate on record [2]. - The Lize Business District saw a net absorption of over 20,000 square meters in Q2, with a total of over 50,000 square meters in the first half of the year, and a vacancy rate reduced to 21.5% [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The Financial Street remains a stabilizing force in the market, with the lowest vacancy rate at 11.7% [3]. - To effectively reduce vacancy rates, there is a need to strictly control new supply and activate corporate demand [3]. - The year 2025 is expected to be a low point for new supply over the next three years, creating favorable conditions for a continued decline in vacancy rates in the second half of the year [3].

Core Insights - The report from Colliers International indicates that the net absorption of Grade A office space in Beijing reached 32,000 square meters in Q2 2025, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of positive absorption [1] - The demand in Beijing's Grade A office market is characterized by a "westward expansion and stable east" trend, with new demand concentrated in strategic areas such as Zhongguancun, Lize, and Financial Street [1] - The Q2 market continues the trend of "total reduction and regional differentiation," with Zhongguancun's net absorption surpassing 60,000 square meters in the first half of the year, achieving a record high for four consecutive quarters [1] Regional Performance - Lize Business District maintained strong absorption momentum in Q2, with a net absorption exceeding 20,000 square meters and a total of over 50,000 square meters in the first half of the year [2] - Financial Street remains a stabilizing force in Beijing's office market, with a vacancy rate of 11.7%, the lowest in the city [3] Market Outlook - The Beijing Grade A office market is entering a phase of deep supply-demand negotiation, with 2025 marking a low point for new supply over the next three years, creating favorable conditions for a continued decline in vacancy rates [3] - The structural changes driven by differentiated industrial genes are expected to catalyze a breakthrough, potentially leading to regional bottom opportunities and value inflection points in the Grade A office market in the second half of the year [3] - The technology-driven new cycle is anticipated to prompt more companies to shift from inefficient assets to high-quality assets, with rental adjustments allowing for greater flexibility in location choices [3]