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research • supply chain

Greater China Logistics Market Q1 2026

The overall premium logistics warehouse market maintained a stable trajectory in Q1 2026. Landlords prioritized renewal quality and long-term asset value. Tenants, in contrast, remained highly price-sensitive and valued expansion flexibility. Both sides' outlooks reflect a gradual recovery of confidence in the premium logistics warehouse sector.

Tony Su • June 02, 2026

Beyond The Carbon Blind Spot — Embodied Carbon And Scope 3 Emissions In The Commercial Property Sector On The Chinese Mainland

research • sustainability / esg

Beyond The Carbon Blind Spot — Embodied Carbon And Scope 3 Emissions In The Commercial Property Sector On The Chinese Mainland

Explore strategies to help industry stakeholders embed whole-life carbon thinking at the core of decision-making.

Shaun Brodie • April 22, 2026

Revisiting Hong Kong’s Student Housing Landscape: Conversion Policies Update & Implications

research • labor / talent

Revisiting Hong Kong’s Student Housing Landscape: Conversion Policies Update & Implications

On June 24, 2025, the Hong Kong Legislative Council Panel on Development announced a pilot scheme aimed at encouraging private sector participation in the provision of student accommodation. The new arrangements streamline applications for planning, building plans and land administration, aiming to address the shortage of student accommodation by stimulating market supply and enhancing infrastructure.

Rosanna Tang • June 26, 2025

Hong Kong Talent Housing Part Two: Student Accommodation

research • labor / talent

Hong Kong Talent Housing Part Two: Student Accommodation

In his latest policy address, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee reiterated the importance of attracting and retaining talent to maintain Hong Kong's competitive edge. With the number of non-local students expected to grow, the demand for diverse housing solutions is on the rise. Building on the insights from our previous report, this work drills deeper into the latest student housing demand-supply dynamics in Hong Kong.

Rosanna Tang • December 20, 2024

Social Value — Bringing Worth To Commercial Real Estate In Greater China

research • sustainability / esg

Social Value — Bringing Worth To Commercial Real Estate In Greater China

The S in ESG relates to social, and it refers to an organization's ability to satisfy the needs of its stakeholders, and ensuring that social justice, equity, and fundamental human rights are sustained. When considering commercial real estate, social value is when value is produced when commercial buildings and places improve the quality of life of people.

Shaun Brodie • April 22, 2024

Hiking Sustainability Via Walkable Cities

research • sustainability / esg

Hiking Sustainability Via Walkable Cities

The urban area and its associated design, planning, development and operation, plays a big role in bringing transformational change to address the way we live as well as our changing climate. To bring about beneficial living and urban environmental sustainability change that results in sustainable urban environs, this report looks at the following topics: A Change For The Good, The 15-Minute City, Urban Public Space, Transit-Orientated Development, Ecological Solutions, and Net-Zero Buildings.

Shaun Brodie • November 08, 2023

Quarter-Hour Quarters — 15-Minute City Living in China

research • sustainability / esg

Quarter-Hour Quarters — 15-Minute City Living in China

The changing world has prompted a questioning of our traditional ways of living over the last few years, with many employees globally now working remotely and spending a greater period of their time living within a few kilometers of their homes. To bring about sustainable and beneficial urban development, one concept cities in China can look to further adopt and implement is the "15-minute city" concept.

Shaun Brodie • November 07, 2023

Last-Mile Logistics In China — A Package Of Improvements Set For Delivery

research • supply chain

Last-Mile Logistics In China — A Package Of Improvements Set For Delivery

Globally and in China, growth in last-mile delivery logistics has been robust over recent years with the growth in ecommerce being a significant driver of last-mile delivery logistics growth. In 2022, China’s ecommerce transaction volume reached RMB 43.83 trillion, growth of 3.5% on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis after 19.6% growth the previous year.

Shaun Brodie • September 21, 2023

research • supply chain

Greater China Logistics Market H1 2023

Overall China logistics market leasing demand remained stable in H1 2023. By category, the manufacturing and consumer sectors were key contributors to leasing take-up in the period. E-commerce and third-party logistics enterprises remain the primary tenants within the premium warehouse market.

Tony Su • September 14, 2023

Hong Kong Talent Housing: A New Niche Sector

research • labor / talent

Hong Kong Talent Housing: A New Niche Sector

During his first Policy Address in 2022, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee unveiled plans to “proactively trawl the world for talent.” Despite experiencing a decline in talent inflows during the COVID period, Hong Kong’s market has witnessed a recovery of incoming talent since 2020, including expat professionals and non-local university students, resuming the continued growth seen before the pandemic and indicating ongoing demand for housing in the city.

Rosanna Tang • June 07, 2023

Urban Environmental Sustainability For Sustainable Urban Environs — Learnings From And For China

research • sustainability / esg

Urban Environmental Sustainability For Sustainable Urban Environs — Learnings From And For China

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a questioning of traditional ways of living, with many workers globally now operating remotely and spending a greater period of their daily routine within a few kilometers of their homes. At the same time, with our climate today transforming and changing at a rapid pace, sustainability is at the top of the agenda in terms of decisions made, how we act and what we do on a daily basis.

Shaun Brodie • May 11, 2023

research • supply chain

Greater China Logistics Market Q4 2022

With the relaxation of pandemic prevention and control policies, combined with steady recovery in residential consumption and rapid growth in the manufacturing sector, the prime logistics warehouse market in South and East China is expected to recover, despite being impacted by new supply and a weakening economic outlook.

Tony Su • April 27, 2023

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