Results for Q1 2019 Knight Frank Asia-Pacific Prime Office rental index fell 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2019. Index decline was attributed to continued heightened global uncertainties led by US-China trade tension re-escalation, Brexit and various major elections across the region. COMMERCIAL RESEARCH ASIA-PACIFIC PRIME OFFICE RENTAL INDEX SLOW START FOR ASIA-PACIFIC PRIME OFFICE RENTS Headwinds from 2018 persists into 2019 The Asia-Pacific prime office markets saw a soft start to 2019 as sentiment continues to be dampened by uncertainties over an unresolved Brexit and the re-escalation of trade tensions between the US and China. For Q1 2019, Knight Frank’s Asia-Pacific Prime Office Rental Index fell 0.4% quarter-on- quarter to a reading of 142.6; on a yearly basis the index remains up 6.2% year-on-year. The quarterly decline continues the growth deceleration trend witnessed over the past few quarters which recorded 2.2% and 1.4% rises in Q3 and Q4 2018 respectively. Of the 20 cities tracked by the index, 15 recorded either stable or increased rents; 2 less than the 17 reported in the previous quarter. Heading into 2019, we maintain our muted growth outlook for the year and expect the rental index to rise between 0 to 3% this year, down from 2018’s 7.7% rise. Bangkok’s prime office rents rose 6.1% quarter-on-quarter and 11.6% year-on- year on the back of a demand and supply imbalance which has no imminent upcoming supply and tenants continuing to seek high quality space. In Manila, rents were up 3.5% quarter-on-quarter and 9.5% year-on- year as BPO demand continues to remain firm. However, the continued strong growth trend is expected to plateau with 25% of the existing stock expected to come online in the coming years. Indian office rents were mostly flat in Q1 with Bengaluru and Mumbai rising 0.0% and 0.1% quarter-on-quarter respectively following a strong 2018 performance stemming from chronic undersupply in both markets, solid demand from IT/ITeS tenants in Bengaluru and aggressive co-working expansions in Mumbai. Delhi saw a 1.4% quarter-on- quarter rise in rents, the first growth registered in over 12 months on the back of increasing co-working space demand. In Australia, Melbourne continues to do well with rents rising 2.8% quarter-on-quarter as limited available space and strong demand from co-working operators who have tripled their footprint over the past 12 months. Sydney rents rose 1.1% quarter-on-quarter as limited supply conditions continue to persist. Perth rents were flat quarter-on-quarter as the market continues to digest the recent years’ major supply additions. However, with no new additions expected till 2024 and improving net absorption in recent quarters, there is light at the end of Perth’s office tunnel. FIGURE 1 Prime Office Rental Index Stock Weighted Asia Pacific Index (LHS) Vacancy Rates (RHS) Source: Knight Frank Research Hong Kong’s office rents contracted 1.6% quarter-on-quarter as the tenant decentralization trend gathered steam in the first quarter. With office rents in the financial hub near its historical peak and tight vacancy conditions, large tenants are forced to either consider fringe CBD areas such as Quarry Bay and/or reconfigure their existing spaces. In mainland China, office rents contracted 1.4% and 2.1% quarter-on-quarter in Beijing and Shanghai respectively as tenants held back major leasing decisions amidst expected slower economic growth from the US-China trade tensions, landlords being flexible on asking rents to secure tenants and supply concerns continuing to weigh on Shanghai. Q4 2006 Q4 2008 Q4 2010 Q2 2012 Q2 2013 Q2 2014 Q2 2015 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2018
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Results for Q1 2019Knight Frank Asia-Pacific Prime Office rental index fell 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2019.
Index decline was attributed to continued heightened global uncertainties led by US-China trade tension re-escalation, Brexit and various major elections across the region.
COMMERCIAL RESEARCH
ASIA-PACIFIC PRIME OFFICE RENTAL INDEX
SLOW START FOR ASIA-PACIFIC PRIME OFFICE RENTSHeadwinds from 2018 persists into 2019
The Asia-Pacific prime office markets saw a soft start to 2019 as sentiment continues to be dampened by uncertainties over an unresolved Brexit and the re-escalation of trade tensions between the US and China. For Q1 2019, Knight Frank’s Asia-Pacific Prime Office Rental Index fell 0.4% quarter-on-quarter to a reading of 142.6; on a yearly basis the index remains up 6.2% year-on-year. The quarterly decline continues the growth deceleration trend witnessed over the past few quarters which recorded 2.2% and 1.4% rises in Q3 and Q4 2018 respectively. Of the 20 cities tracked by the index, 15 recorded either stable or increased rents; 2 less than the 17 reported in the previous quarter. Heading into 2019, we maintain our muted growth outlook for the year and expect the rental index to rise between 0 to 3% this year, down from 2018’s 7.7% rise.
Bangkok’s prime office rents rose 6.1% quarter-on-quarter and 11.6% year-on-year on the back of a demand and supply imbalance which has no imminent upcoming supply and tenants continuing to seek high quality space. In Manila, rents were up 3.5% quarter-on-quarter and 9.5% year-on-year as BPO demand continues to remain firm. However, the continued strong growth trend is expected to plateau with 25% of the existing stock expected to come online in the coming years.
Indian office rents were mostly flat in Q1 with Bengaluru and Mumbai rising 0.0% and 0.1% quarter-on-quarter respectively following a strong 2018 performance stemming from chronic undersupply in both markets, solid demand from IT/ITeS tenants in Bengaluru and aggressive co-working expansions in Mumbai. Delhi saw a 1.4% quarter-on-quarter rise in rents, the first growth registered in over 12 months on the back of increasing co-working space demand.
In Australia, Melbourne continues to do well with rents rising 2.8% quarter-on-quarter as limited available space and strong demand from co-working operators who have tripled their footprint over the past 12 months. Sydney rents rose 1.1% quarter-on-quarter as limited supply conditions continue to persist.
Perth rents were flat quarter-on-quarter as the market continues to digest the recent years’ major supply additions. However, with no new additions expected till 2024 and improving net absorption in recent quarters, there is light at the end of Perth’s office tunnel.
FIGURE 1
Prime Office Rental Index
Stock Weighted Asia Pacific Index (LHS) Vacancy Rates (RHS)
Source: Knight Frank Research
Hong Kong’s office rents contracted 1.6% quarter-on-quarter as the tenant decentralization trend gathered steam in the first quarter. With office rents in the financial hub near its historical peak and tight vacancy conditions, large tenants are forced to either consider fringe CBD areas such as Quarry Bay and/or reconfigure their existing spaces.
In mainland China, office rents contracted 1.4% and 2.1% quarter-on-quarter in Beijing and Shanghai respectively as tenants held back major leasing decisions amidst expected slower economic growth from the US-China trade tensions, landlords being flexible on asking rents to secure tenants and supply concerns continuing to weigh on Shanghai.
NICHOLAS HOLTAsia-Pacific Head of Research
“An expected muted start to 2019 as the persistent headwinds from 2018 continue to weigh on market senti-ment. We continue to believe 2019 will be a challenging year for the Asia-Pa-cific office markets with rents likely to see a more muted rise compared to 2018.”
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Source: Knight Frank Research / *Sanko Estate ̂ Based on net floor areas for except for China, India, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand (gross) **Inclusive of incentive, service charges and taxes. Based on net floor areas.
FIGURE 3
Prime Office Rental Cycle
New Frontiers – 2019 The Wealth Report – 2019
Malaysia Commercial Real Estate Investment Sentiment Survey – 2019
Greater China Hotel Report – 2018
Increase No Change Decrease
Kuala Lumpur
Jakarta
BrisbaneBengaluruMumbaiGuangzhouPerth
BangkokMelbourneSingapore
Hong KongManilaNCRTaipeiSeoulSydney
Phnom PenhShanghaiTokyoBeijing
Source: Knight Frank The diagram does not constitute a forecast and is intended only as an indicative guide to current rental levels.Rents may not necessarily move through all stages of the cycle chronologically.