Fast Market Research recommends "Hong Kong Real Estate Report Q4 2014" from Business Monitor International, now available

Boston, MA -- (SBWire) -- 09/08/2014 --Hong Kong remains one of the most dynamic commercial real estate markets in the world,with high rents and intense competition for office, retail and industrial space. 2014 has brought some much-needed stability to the market as the economy recovers from the financial downturn;however, demand levels will remain vulnerable to the slowdown in mainland China going into 2015.

With a focus on Hong Kong's commercial office, retail and industrial sectors, the Q4 2014 Hong Kong Real Estate Report covers rental market performance in terms of rates and yields over the past few years, as well as providing rental rate and net yield forecasts to 2018. BMI's in-depth analysis for each of these segments also incorporates reports fed back to us from our in-country research teams and provides a snapshot of the health of each market.

A strong local economy looks to be providing some long-awaited stability in the Hong Kong commercial real estate market after a sustained period of fluctuating demand and rental rates in the wake of the global financial crisis. Our Country Risk team forecasts economic growth to rise from 2.8% to 3.0% in 2014 before accelerating to 3.6% in 2015 and maintaining this level through to 2018.

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Growth is being driven by a strong consumer sector, which in turn is supporting demand across the office and retail real estate markets. The central business district (CBD)'s office market will see rental rates retain the increases experienced in the second half of 2013, having endured a period of declines that saw the market eclipsed by London's West End. One of the trends being reported in H114 was growing competition for prime office space driving developers to look for alternative premises, with a number of former industrial units being redeveloped across the city.

Hong Kong's growing reputation as a centre for high-end retail will continue to support the high rental rates being seen in the retail segment, with a flourishing tourist market...

The Hong Kong Real Estate Report features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s market assessment and independent forecasts of major construction projects in the residential and commercial markets, plus rental prices and yields in major cities. The report critically analyses the prospects for real estate within the broader economic and financial context - both domestic and global - via our econometrically-modelled and clearly explained banking and economic forecasts and follows this through to evaluate the implications for REITs.

BMI's Hong Kong Real Estate Report provides industry professionals and strategists, sector analysts, business investors, trade associations and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the real estate industry in Hong Kong.

Key Benefits:

- Benchmark BMI's independent real estate industry forecasts for Hong Kong to test other views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic business planning in the Hong Kong real estate market.

- Target business opportunities and risks in Hong Kong through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, projects and investments.

- Assess the activities, strategy and market position of your competitors, partners and clients via our Company Profiles (inc. SWOTs, KPIs and latest activity).

Coverage:

BMI Industry View:

Summary of BMI's key industry forecasts, views and trend analysis covering real estate and construction, regulatory changes, major investments and projects and significant national and multinational company developments.

Industry SWOT Analysis:

Analysis of the major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats within the real estate sector and within the broader political, financial, economic and business environment.

Market Overview:

Overview of the real estate sector, including analysis of existing/planned real estate developments and emerging industry trends in the office, industrial and commercial sectors.

Market Analysis:

Features detailed city-level data and analysis on rental prices, yields, contract terms and real estate availability with separate chapters covering the office, retail and industrial sub-sectors.

Industry Forecast Scenario:

Historical data series (2010-2012) and forecasts to end-2018 for the domestic real estate industry and for the local and global finance industry. Indicators include:

Real Estate: Office, retail and industrial real estate yields for all major cities (%); short-term forecasts on minimum and maximum real estate rental prices by sub-sector (US$ per square metre, and local currency per square metre)

Construction: Industry value (US$bn); contribution to GDP (%); employment (`000); real growth (%)

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