Hong Kong and Singapore's office rents are increasing.
According to the latest Jones Lang LaSalle office index, rents for office space in Hong Kong and Singapore increased for the first time since 2011 . for rent Singapore's rents increased by 0.6 percent over the previous quarter, while Hong Kong's rents increased by 1.5 percent. With a 9.8% quarterly growth and a 37 percent yearly increase, Jakarta's office market dominated the region. However, only 14 of the region's 27 markets saw rises, while the rest steadied or dropped, according to JLL, with overall rental growth of only 0.2 percent compared to the previous quarter. In the statement, Jeremy Sheldon, managing director, markets, at Jones Lang LaSalle, said, "Demand for office space has been weak throughout the second quarter of this year." "While we've seen some revived engagement from local corporations and specialized areas like pharmaceuticals and technology, the overarching focus remains on cost containment." However, the supply side ...