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Asia Pacific Market Snapshot
Q1 2021
Asia Pacific Market Snapshot - Q1 2021 Capital Markets & Investment Services | Asia Pacific - Colliers
Overview
      Taiwan                     Hong Kong                    Across the Asia Pacific region, property markets started the year on a strong
 Commercial transactions        Industrial asset sales rise   note, with office, industrial and logistics assets driving the ongoing recovery.
   jump 241% YoY to             53% QoQ and 20% YoY to
      TWD44 billion                  HKD5.4 billion
     (USD1.5 billion)              (USD694.8 million)         In China, the busy first quarter saw end-users and investors, including foreign investors, closing major deals in key
                                                              cities. There was a resurgence in investor interest in Hong Kong and Singapore, while Japan witnessed the completion
                                                              of a number of commercial and residential transactions. In Korea, low interest rates and liquidity continued to fuel
                                                              demand for office space, a trend likely to persist as competition intensifies for a shrinking pool of assets, while Taiwan
                                                              saw demand spike for commercial properties. In Australia, a typically quiet quarter witnessed heightened activity in the
                                                              office segment, while New Zealand’s property market, buoyed by policy changes, low interest rates and expectations of
                                                              reopened borders, is gearing up for an active year.

   Singapore                          Korea                   In the region’s emerging markets, India saw healthy demand for residential and commercial assets, and investors
                                                              remain bullish about the market’s medium to long-term prospects. Vietnam’s property sector is in the midst of a
   Investment sales climb        Major office transaction     rebound supported by government reforms, while Indonesia’s property market is benefiting from a smooth rollout
 26% QoQ to SGD3.8 billion    volumes reach KRW2.4 trillion   of vaccines and policy changes that should strengthen purchasing power, improve market confidence and encourage
      (USD2.82 billion)              (USD2.1 billion)         investment. Thailand is also witnessing higher levels of market activity, especially in the logistics, warehousing and
                                                              industrial sectors, but a rebound in the hospitality sector will depend on the resumption of international travel. In the
                                                              Philippines, where the economy shrunk last year for the first time since 1998, the property market is likely to pick up
                                                              following the easing of quarantine restrictions and the deployment of vaccines. Meanwhile, in Myanmar, the ongoing
                                                              political turmoil will affect the near-term outlook, but the market is expected to retain its long-term growth potential,
                                                              especially in the infrastructure and industrial segments.

       China                       Australia                                  Terence Tang                                                     John Marasco
                                                                              Managing Director                                                Managing Director
Guangzhou sees record-high         Leasing inquiries in                       Capital Markets & Investment Services                            Capital Markets & Investment Services
 logistics investment worth        the Sydney CBD hit                         Asia                                                             Australia and New Zealand
       RMB7.23 billion               five-year highs                                                                                           State Chief Executive
       (USD1.1 billion)                                                                                                                        Victoria
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Investors, end-users propel Chinese property market                                 Liquidity-fueled office property boom continues in Korea

Several transactions were closed in Q1 by end-users as well as domestic             Transaction volumes and unit prices rose in tandem in Korea’s commercial
and foreign investors, encouraged by China’s economic recovery. Beijing             property market, which continues to be propped up by low interest rates and
saw more deals finalised in Q1 than in all of H2 2020, with more expected to        ample liquidity. As border restrictions limit outbound investments, interest in
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close in the coming months. In Shanghai, where 11 deals were completed,             domestic office space will remain high. Coupled with shrinking supply, this will
end-users were active in the office sector while investors were keen                drive top-quality asset prices even higher and push down cap rates. Interest       contact our relevant
on business parks. Chengdu and Xi’an performed well with eight deals                from domestic as well as foreign investors is expected to spill over into          capital market experts
finalised between them, and interest in office and retail properties is likely      logistics, hiking prices and depressing yields in the segment.
                                                                                                                                                                       for further insights and
to remain high. Industrial and logistics assets continue to stand out in
Shenzhen and Guangzhou.                                                                                                                                                in-depth discussions
                                                                                                                                                                       on key trends and
                                                                                                                                                                       opportunities across this
An industrial-sized recovery in Hong Kong                                           Industrial assets aid Singapore rebound
                                                                                                                                                                       fast-changing region.
Hong Kong’s property market extended its rebound in Q1, led by investor             Amid optimism about the resumption of normal business activities, investors
interest in industrial assets. Investors looking to capitalise on local demand      and private funds continued to acquire industrial properties. The Boustead
will focus on defensive assets while those seeking long-term income will turn       Industrial Fund launch underlined the segment’s importance to the city-state’s
to subsectors such as logistics, cold storage facilities and data centres. In the   property market, which also saw deals close in the commercial segment while
residential segment, resilient prices and strong pent-up demand for small to        activity in the residential sector accelerated further. With business sentiment
mid-sized units are prompting developers to consider acquiring sites for new        steadily improving following vaccine rollouts, local and foreign investor
projects, as well as collective sales of old tenement blocks for redevelopment.     interest in commercial and industrial properties is expected to grow, with
                                                                                    retail leading the way.

Japan property market sees sustained investor interest                              Office segment drives revival in Australia

Cross-border investors with a presence in Japan completed a number of deals         The office segment led the revitalisation of key Australian property markets
across the logistics, residential and office sectors, despite a renewed state       in Q1. Sydney CBD occupancy rates rose to their highest level in 12 months
of emergency in major metro areas that dampened demand, especially in               as a growing number of workers returned to the office - a trend also seen in
the hospitality sector. With investments in Japanese real estate showing few        Melbourne as the Victorian government lifted restrictions on staff coming
signs of slowing, fresh capital is expected to pursue logistics and residential     in to work. In Brisbane, the CBD office market outperformed all others
opportunities in the coming months, as well as office assets at a more modest       nationwide last year with the lowest percentage increase in vacancies. A
rate, particularly in major cities beyond the Greater Tokyo region.                 combination of factors, including a public sector-led return-to-office strategy,
                                                                                    improving market sentiment and limited asset supply, will pave the way for an
                                                                                    even more active Q2 and beyond in these markets.
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Beijing

                                                                                         Korea

                                      South China                                           Japan

                                  West China                                                     Shanghai

                                                                                                   Taiwan

                                                                                                     Hong Kong

                                                                                                       Philippines
                                            India

                                            Myanmar
                                                                                                     Brisbane
                                                    Thailand
                                                                                                       Sydney

                                                                 Singapore                                  Melbourne

                                                                     Indonesia                                New Zealand

                                                                             Vietnam

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Auckland                                                                                                                        Home

Investor sentiment is improving, buoyed by the start of New Zealand’s vaccine rollout and
                                                                                                                                                                              Carlaw Park
                                                                                                                                                                              Biggest deal | USD79M | Office
the prospect of a gradual reopening of the border. This, in concert with the low interest rate
environment, has further bolstered demand for commercial property assets.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Core industrial
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bulk retail
Review                                                                   Forecast
There is a growing view amongst investors that the worst of              A continuation of the low interest rate environment over the
the market disruption caused by COVID-19 has now passed.                 year ahead will sustain interest in higher yielding commercial                                       Major movers of the quarter
Locally, the situation continues to be well managed. With                property assets. Demand is likely to be further enhanced by

                                                                                                                                                                              • Industrial
global vaccine rollout gathering momentum, there is increased            recent changes to legislation, which makes residential property
optimism and anticipation of a return to relatively normal               investment less attractive. Syndicated property offerings
market conditions and investors are turning their attention to           and assets with a value of up to NZD2 million, approximately
longer-term fundamentals. This has bolstered demand for safe
haven assets, particularly industrial and bulk retail properties,
                                                                         80% of the NZ market, are likely to see the greatest lift in
                                                                         demand as a result. The relaxation of border restrictions will
                                                                                                                                                                              • Office
both of which are witnessing strong tenant demand. Recent                result in a rebound in overseas investor activity, which has                                         Sectors to watch
industrial vacancy surveys show market conditions have                   been hampered over the last year by the inability to inspect
remained extremely tight, bolstering the view that vacancy               property. The prospect of increased competition emerging
is at, or close to, its cyclical peak. Confidence in the office          over the year ahead will incentivise local investors to seriously
sector is recovering, buoyed by improving demand and supply              consider opportunities that arise in the short term. Given the
dynamics with confirmed tenant demand for space within new               high levels of competition that exist for a limited number of
projects underpinning development activity.                              assets, yield compression will remain a feature of the market
                                                                         in this low interest rate environment.                                                              Chris Dibble
                                                                                                                                                                             National Director |
                                                                                                                                                                             Colliers Partnerships, Research and Communications
                                                                                                                                                                             chris.dibble@colliers.com
Key market deals
                                                                                                                                                                             Richard Kirke
    CarLaw Park                                 ANZ Centre                                  13 William Pickering Drive                                                       International Sales Director | Capital Markets
    Location: 15 Nicholls Lane                  Location: 23 Albert Street                  Location: North Harbour, Auckland                                                richard.kirke@colliers.com
    Value in NZD: 110.0 million                 Value in NZD: 177.0 million                 Value in NZD: 17.3 million
    Buyer: Local Onshore                        Buyer: Confidential                         Buyer: Confidential                                                              Peter Herdson
                                                                                                                                                                             National Director | Capital Markets
    Seller: Property For Industry (PFI)         Seller: Precinct Properties                 Seller: Confidential
                                                                                                                                                                             peter.herdson@colliers.com
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Beijing                                                                                                                   Home

Q1 recorded nine transactions, higher than the total number of deals in H2 2020.
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Total area transacted for the quarter reached 171,871 sqm, also higher than Q3 and
Q4 last year. However, the total value of RMB6.7 billion was down 22% QoQ, mainly
due buyers’ rising risk control and preference for strong liquidity.
                                                                                                                                                                           USD1.03B
                                                                                                                                                                           Combined value
Review                                                               Forecast
Domestic and foreign investors completed five transactions           Domestic and foreign investor appetite will be rejuvenated
totaling RMB5.55 billion, accounting for 83% of the total,           as the effect of COVID-19 is gradually decreasing and several                                         Qidi Science and Technology
up 83% QoQ. Of the five transactions, two were completed             delayed transactions are expected to close by next quarter.
by domestic investors totaling RMB 2.79billion. Offices and          Office properties in Zhongguancun, Shangdi and CBD areas                                              Complex Block D
business parks accounted for six deals worth RMB3.96 billion.        will be the focus of the market.                                                                      Biggest deal | USD408M | Office
An office with value-add potential in the Zhongguancun area
was sold to domestic investors for RMB2.65 billion. End-
users acquired four properties for a total of RMB1.17 billion.
                                                                                                                                                                           • Office
Tishman Speyer closed the acquisition of Fraser Suites in                                                                                                                  • Business park
Beijing CBD for approximately RMB2.10 billion. The property                                                                                                                Major movers of the quarter
has a apartment title and could be strata sold. A mini-storage
operator’s acquisition of a retail podium in Fengtai District for
RMB240 million.                                                                                                                                                            • Office
                                                                                                                                                                           • Logistics
                                                                                                                                                                           Sectors to watch
Key market deals

    Qidi Science and Technology Complex Block D                         Fraser Suites CBD
    Location: Haidian District                                          Location: Chaoyang District
    Value in USD: 408 million                                           Value in USD: 315 million
    GFA in sqm: 35,500                                                  GFA in sqm: 37,923
    Buyer: GoHigh Capital, China Jinmao, Beijing Capital Dev Hldgs      Buyer: Tishman Speyer                                                                             Charles Yan
                                                                                                                                                                          Managing Director | Beijing
    Seller: Yangguang Insurance                                         Seller: Fraser                                                                                    charles.yan@colliers.com
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Brisbane                                                                                                                            Home

The Brisbane CBD office market outperformed all others nationwide last year with
                                                                                                                                                                                 Industrial
                                                                                                                                                                                 Major mover of the quarter
the lowest percentage increase in vacancy, and is forecast to see significant growth
in H2 2021. Leasing demand has improved with the ongoing flight to quality and
investment activity is forecast to increase markedly in the second half.
                                                                                                                                                                                 • Build to rent
Review
Despite challenging market conditions, the Brisbane CBD
                                                                   Forecast
                                                                   The outlook for the supply of new developments remains
                                                                                                                                                                                 • Multi-family
leasing market remained resilient in 2020, with total vacancy      constrained. There was only 12,747 sqm of net supply added
                                                                                                                                                                                 Sectors to watch
increasing by only 15,940 sq m (0.7%), to reach 13.6%. The         in 2020, with 44,134 sq m due for completion in 2021. While
latest figures from the Property Council of Australia show         investment activity in the Brisbane CBD office market was
office occupancy levels in the Brisbane CBD, at 64% as of          subdued in 2020 we expect a significant increase in the second
February 2021, remain well below pre-COVID-19 levels.              half of this year.
However leasing demand has started to recover and is
                                                                   Note: Market data is reflective of Brisbane Office sector only
expected to consolidate towards the second half of 2021 when
the national vaccination rollout program will be approaching
completion. As the flight to quality trend has intensified
amid the global health crisis there is a clear divergence in the
performance of prime and secondary assets, with vacancies
and incentives tending to grow faster for lower-quality assets.

Key market deals

    310 Ann Street, Brisbane City                                                                                                                                               Jason Lynch
    Location: Brisbane                                                                                                                                                          National Director | Capital Markets
    Value in USD: 159 million                                                                                                                                                   jason.lynch@colliers.com
    GFA in sqm: 18,362
                                                                                                                                                                                Don Mackenzie
    Buyer: Ashe Morgan
                                                                                                                                                                                National Director | Capital Markets
    Seller: Cornerstone Properties                                                                                                                                              don.mackenzie@colliers.com
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Hong Kong                                                                                                                         Home

The investment market for industrial assets has witnessed a pick-up in sentiment
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since the start of 2021 with transaction volumes reaching HKD5.4 billion in Q1,
up 53% QoQ and 20% YoY.

Review                                                                     Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                   USD1.30B
                                                                                                                                                                                   Combined value
The government’s latest budget, announced in February,                     We believe investors will remain focused on defensive assets
included a pilot scheme to charge standard rates for land                  and properties with a view to capitalising on local demand.
premiums to encourage the redevelopment of industrial                      Meanwhile, investors looking to generate long-term income
buildings. We believe this policy will boost investor appetite for         streams are increasingly interested in exploring industrial                                             Kai Bo Group Centre
industrial assets, fast-track the planning application process,            subsectors such as logistics, cold storage facilities and data
                                                                                                                                                                                   Biggest deal | USD192.8M | Industrial
streamline decision-making and improve market transparency.                centres, which are supported by macro drivers, including
The removal of double stamp duty on non-residential property               growing ecommerce and F&B demand, and expanding 5G

                                                                                                                                                                                   • Industrial
transactions, announced in November 2020, encouraged some                  and cloud computing networks. On the residential front,
institutional players to actively consider acquisitions in Q1, and         developers encouraged by resilient prices and strong pent-
the quarter’s most significant transactions involved purchases             up demand for small to medium-sized residential units are                                               • Retail
by real estate funds or developers. Meanwhile, COVID-19 has                looking for sites more actively. While some owners may hold
transformed the retail landscape and led the market to focus               out for a better price, we expect to see more collective sales,                                         • Office
on local consumption trends. As a result, some local investors             especially given that some investors are keen to amalgamate                                             Major movers of the quarter
are positioning themselves to catch the rebound by acquiring               old tenement blocks.
retail properties in local neighborhoods.
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Industrial
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Neighborhood malls
Key market deals
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Residential development
    Hang Fat Industrial Building                       Smile Centre                           Seapower Industrial Centre (G/F to 4/F)                                              Sectors to watch
    Location: Cheung Sha Wan                           Location: Fanling                      Location: Kwun Tong
    Value in USD: 123.7 million                        Value in USD: 41.4 million             Value in USD: 73.1 million
    GFA in sqm: 14,506                                 GFA in sqm: 9,081                      GFA in sqm: 10,909
    Buyer: KaiLong Rei                                 Buyer: SilkRoad                        Buyer: Goodman                                                                      Nigel Smith
                                                                                                                                                                                  Managing Director | Hong Kong
    Seller: Yuk Cheong Wai Company Limited             Seller: Bright Sky Investments         Seller: Samson Paper                                                                nigel.smith@colliers.com
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India                                                                                                                      Home

Residential sales maintained momentum given favourable conditions and strong inherent demand.
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Some large commercial acquisitions were completed and strata offices also witnessed stronger
demand as investors look beyond core to development/build to core models. On the industrial side,
appetite for in-city fulfillment centres, warehouses and data centres remains robust.
                                                                                                                                                                        USD342M
                                                                                                                                                                        Combined value
Review                                                                Forecast
Market activity picked up in the residential sector while the         Large private equity and sovereign wealth funds remain bullish
industrial sector enjoyed further growth. Due to continued
work from home policies, residential sales remained strong
                                                                      on commercial real estate over the medium to long term and
                                                                      are looking to invest in graded commercial assets, as well as
                                                                                                                                                                        Phoenix Aquilia &
and were further supported by low mortgage rates, state               forward purchase greenfield assets at attractive valuations.                                      Centaurus
government benefits and developers offering discounts to              Due to balance sheet stress more land acquisitions/forward                                        Biggest deal | USD266M | Commercial
clear unsold inventory. Leasing activity has started picking          purchases are likely to be seen in markets like Bangalore,

                                                                                                                                                                        • Residential
up and overall absorption for the year will likely be higher          Hyderabad, Pune and Mumbai. The continued positive
than last year although we expect office occupiers are likely         performance of residential means more liquidity is likely to

                                                                                                                                                                        • Industrial
to remain indecisive on fresh offtakes due to uncertainties           flow through the sector as credit funds, banks and global
around the return to work. The industrial and warehousing             institutions look to deploy capital.
sector continues to attract investment and occupiers, with the
share of organised logistics increasing due to the advent of
                                                                                                                                                                        Major movers of the quarter
e-commerce and India’s appeal as a global supply chain and
manufacturing hub.
                                                                                                                                                                        • Industrial
Key market deals                                                                                                                                                        • Residential
                                                                                                                                                                        Sectors to watch
    Phoenix Aquilla & Centaurus                Prius Platinum                           Multiple
    Location: Gachibowli, Hyderabad            Location: Saket, New Delhi               Location: Kochi, Bangalore
    Value in USD: 153 million                  Value in USD: 113 million                Value in USD: 76 million
    GFA in sqm: 278,709                        GFA in sqm: 23,876                       GFA in sqm: 418,064                                                            Piyush Gupta
    Buyer: Varde Partners                      Buyer: New Vernon                        Investor: International Finance Corp.                                          Managing Director |
    Seller: Phoenix Group                      Seller: IBC                              Developer: Puravankara Group                                                   Capital Markets & Investment Services
                                                                                                                                                                       piyush.gupta@colliers.com
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Indonesia                                                                                                              Home

                                                                                                                                                                      • Affordable landed
The government is aiming to carry out vaccinations for around 181.5 million
                                                                                                                                                                        housing
Indonesians from January 2021 to March 2022. The hope is that this will create herd                                                                                   • Data centres
immunity and the economy will gradually recover, which should have a positive                                                                                         Major movers of the quarter
impact on the property market.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Logistics
Review                                                           Forecast                                                                                             • Bank / Creditor-driven
The government has implemented several short-term
incentives to boost the property sector, including a waiver of
                                                                 The implementation of the Omnibus Law is expected to
                                                                 become a key driver that will strengthen purchasing power,
                                                                                                                                                                        property sales
                                                                                                                                                                      Sectors to watch
the 10% VAT on property sales under IDR2 billion, and a 50%      increase market confidence and encourage investment in the
waiver on property sales above IDR2 billion to IDR5 billion,     property sector. The retail sector is predicted to start moving
valid from March to August 2021. If successful, this could       towards recovery in the second half, but this depends on the
be extended; however, it applies only to existing inventory.     success of the vaccination programme. The new Minister of
In addition, Bank Indonesia has implemented loan to value        Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandi Uno, is pushing several
financing of 100 percent from March 1 to December 31, 2021,      initiatives including the conversion of USD10 billion per year
though underwriting guidelines remain challenging. The office    typically spent by Indonesians on overseas tourism into
and apartment markets remain oversupplied and transaction        domestic tourism revenues; a long-term visa policy that would
activity is weak. Many office tenants are downsizing and         allow foreign tourists to stay in Indonesia for up to five years
renegotiating rentals and lease terms. Staycations are helping   with a deposit of IDR2 billion or above, and possibly allow
prop up hotel occupancy rates. Shopping mall hours and           investment in property; and opening international tourism in
occupancy rules have been relaxed amid lower COVID-19            Bali through a travel corridor planned in summer 2021.
infection rates. More property developers are defaulting
on loans or facing increased creditor claims, including
bankruptcy proceedings.

                                                                                                                                                                     Steve Atherton
                                                                                                                                                                     Director | Capital Markets & Investment Services
                                                                                                                                                                     steve.atherton@colliers.com
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Japan                                                                                                                                Home

Despite ongoing border restrictions and a renewed state of emergency in major
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metropolitan areas, Q1 2021 saw large transactions across the logistics, residential
and office sectors, marked by robust activity from cross-border investors
with a Japan platform.
                                                                                                                                                                                    USD2.336B
                                                                                                                                                                                    Combined value
Review                                                                      Forecast
Following a better-than-expected economic recovery in the                   With the “Go To” campaign to promote domestic travel
second half of 2020, a renewed state of emergency declaration
and “soft” lockdown for Japan’s major metropolitan areas has
                                                                            suspended in late December and renewed lockdowns                                                        Kintetsu Group Kinki-Tokai
                                                                                                                                                                                    & Fukuoka Hotels
                                                                            weighing heavily on demand once again, an increase in
once again weakened economic prospects and weighed on the                   distressed hotel assets is likely in the months to come. Even
office, retail and hospitality sectors. Despite border restrictions         so, given the high pent-up demand for such assets, there may                                            Biggest deal | USD563M | Hospitality
being a barrier to overseas capital, investment in Japanese real            be fewer opportunities than investors would hope for. Over
estate has continued apace. Logistics and residential assets
remain the most sought after, the former given compelling
                                                                            the course of 2020 and early 2021, opportunistic buyers have
                                                                            anxiously awaited distressed opportunities in the hospitality
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Logistics
demand fundamentals and the latter their defensive qualities.               sector – to little avail. Core-type capital will continue to pursue                                     • Multifamily residential
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hospitality
Interest in the high-grade office market appears to be picking              logistics and residential assets, with an emphasis on portfolios
up, with domestic corporates to sell and overseas buyers                    that offer exposure to major cities outside Greater Tokyo.
remaining bullish on long-term office demand.                               Office investment to continue at a modest pace.
                                                                                                                                                                                    Major movers of the quarter

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Multifamily residential in
                                                                                                                                                                                      Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka
Key market deals
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hospitality
     Logistics & residential portfolio                 Recruit Ginza 8 Building                 Takara Leben Residential Portfolio                                                  Sectors to watch
     Location: Tokyo and Osaka                         Location: Chuo, Tokyo                    Location: Tokyo and Yokohama
     Value in USD: 321 million                         Value in USD: 191 million                Value in USD: 120 million
     GFA in sqm: Undisclosed                           GFA in sqm: 16,800                       GFA in sqm: 11,800
     Buyer: LaSalle Investment Management              Buyer: Hulic                             Buyer: PGIM                                                                        Hideki Ota
                                                                                                                                                                                   Head of Japan Capital Markets & Investment Services
     Seller: Undisclosed                               Seller: Recruit                          Seller: Takara Leben                                                               hideki.ota@colliers.com
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Korea                                                                                                                        Home

Although the size of office investment transactions in the first quarter decreased
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                                                                                                                                                                            En-bloc transactions
compared to the fourth quarter of last year, investors’ interest in the Korean real
estate market continues, supported by low interest rates and abundant liquidity.
With investors remaining focused on the office sector, opportunities to invest in
core assets with stable tenants are becoming more limited.
                                                                                                                                                                            USD2.1B
                                                                                                                                                                            Combined value

Review                                                               Forecast

                                                                                                                                                                            Pine Avenue B
Despite the macroeconomic uncertainties due to COVID-19,             Low interest rates and abundant liquidity are likely to drive the
total major office transaction volumes for Q1 reached                prices of high-quality assets higher. As domestic investors still
KRW2.4 trillion (USD2.1 billion), as a number of deals               favour the office sector, we expect increased competition for                                          Biggest deal | USD548M | Office
were closed. As the market is full of liquidity and global           office assets with stable tenants. There are fewer prime office
outbound real estate investment remains subdued, prices in           assets available on the market in 2021, with competition for a
major submarkets are reaching a peak due to competition              shrinking pool set to intensify. This is driving cap rate declines
among investors.                                                     as prices rise.

                                                                     Domestic and foreign interest in logistics assets also continues
                                                                                                                                                                            Office
                                                                                                                                                                            Major mover of the quarter
                                                                     to grow. We expect investors to aggressively pursue logistics
                                                                     assets, depressing yields as prices rise.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Office
Key market deals                                                                                                                                                            • Industrial
                                                                                                                                                                            Sectors to watch
    Pine Avenue B                       Doosan E&C Nonhyeon-dong Building               Yeouido Finance Tower
    Location: Eulji-ro, Jung-gu         Location: Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu             Location: Yeoui-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu
    Value in USD: 548 million           Value in USD: 208 million                       Value in USD: 265 million
    GFA in sqm: 64,225                  GFA in sqm: 31,901                              GFA in sqm: 42,344
    Buyer: Samsung SRA Asset            Buyer: IGIS Asset Management                    Buyer: KB Asset Management
    Management                                                                                                                                                             Harold Lee
                                        Seller: Hana Alternative Asset                  Seller: Keppel Investment Management                                               Senior Director | Capital Markets & Investment Services
    Seller: KORAMCO REITs & Trust       Management                                                                                                                         harold.lee@colliers.com
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Melbourne                                                                                                                             Home

                                                                                                                                                                                     • Industrial
Victoria’s state government officially lifted the cap on the return to work on March
29, allowing 100% of staff to return to offices and requiring public servants to work
                                                                                                                                                                                     • Retail
                                                                                                                                                                                     Major movers of the quarter
from the office for at least three days a week.

Review
Two on-market campaigns were active in Q1, one being
                                                                    Forecast
                                                                    We expect the second quarter to see more activity, both on
                                                                                                                                                                                     Build-to-rent
63 Exhibition Street - a B Grade office building with permit        and off market. Underpinning this assumption is the fact that                                                    Sector to watch
approval for a residential and hotel development that exceeds       as of March 28 the Commonwealth Government has removed
height restrictions under current planning regulations. The         the JobKeeper wage subsidy programme, which at its peak
other is 469 La Trobe Street - a core plus office investment in     supported 3.5 million workers. As this programme comes to
the legal district and one of five assets for sale as part of the   an end, we are likely to see a small uptick in unemployment.
AMP/Swiss Re portfolio.
                                                                    Combined with the prevalent weakness in the leasing market,
Sentiment has improved markedly in 2021. While on-market            we expect increased market activity across assets higher
activity has been limited, off-market interest for assets across    up the risk curve. Value add assets - particularly those held
the spectrum has rebounded following an unsteady 2020.              by undercapitalised owners who are not able to reposition
While investors are now more likely to consider development         assets to compete in the current market - will likely trade.
or value add, leasing risk is still approached with increased       Development opportunities will also trade, notably among
caution, given the government’s JobKeeper wage subsidy              private owners, who will look to offload sites that were slated
scheme has been wound back and there remains a clear                for office developments, given the difficulties in securing large
preference, at least for the time being, for a blended (home        pre-commitments, particularly on the city’s fringes.
and office) approach to work.
                                                                    Note: Market data is reflective of Melbourne Office sector only

                                                                                                                                                                                    John Marasco
                                                                                                                                                                                    Managing Director | Capital Markets & Investment
                                                                                                                                                                                    Services
                                                                                                                                                                                    State Chief Executive | Victoria
                                                                                                                                                                                    john.marasco@colliers.com

                                                                                                                                                                                    Anna Cavar
                                                                                                                                                                                    Associate Director | Capital Markets
                                                                                                                                                                                    anna.cavar@colliers.com
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Myanmar                                                                                                              Home

                                                                                                                                                                      • Infrastructure
The military’s recent seizure of power and the resulting political and social
turbulence has caused major economic setbacks, and may dampen the investment
                                                                                                                                                                      • Industrial
                                                                                                                                                                      Sectors to watch
outlook in the immediate term unless political stakeholders soon come to
consensus. Despite this, we see Myanmar’s long-term growth potential remaining
largely intact, especially for big-ticket infrastructure and industrial developments.

Review                                                            Forecast
Political turmoil hampered market activity in Q1. The World       Overall, although some project delays and deferrals
Bank expects the economy to contract by 10% this year, a          are expected in the near term, developers may remain
downward revision following lengthening business disruptions.     focused on long-term growth potential and wait until some
Market transactions have come to a near-standstill, with many     certainty is restored.
investors shelving purchase decisions while adopting a wait-
                                                                  Meanwhile, the fate of high-ticket infrastructure projects
and-see approach.
                                                                  such as the Yangon Elevated Expressway and Thanlyin
However, for large-scale industrial projects including Amata      and Dala bridges will hinge largely upon the continuity of
Smart Eco City, Sembcorp’s Singapore Myanmar Industrial           development assistance from international partners such as
Park, and Korea Land & Housing Corporation’s Korea-               Japan and Korea.
Myanmar Industrial Complex, there have been signals of long-
term commitment and the intention to resume construction
once the political situation stabilises. A similar approach has
been adopted for major commercial projects by Japanese
developers such as Kajima Corporation, Fujita Corporation,
Tokyo Tatemono Asia Pte. Ltd, and Aeon Co., Ltd.

                                                                                                                                                                     Karlo Pobre
                                                                                                                                                                     Managing Director | Myanmar
                                                                                                                                                                     karlo.pobre@colliers.com
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Philippines                                                                                                              Home

                                                                                                                                                                        • Residential
The Philippine economy contracted 9.5% in 2020, the worst performance since World War
II and the first annual decline since 1998. Despite this, projections are for a rebound of 5.9%
                                                                                                                                                                        • Office
to 9.6% in 2021, supported by the easing of quarantine restrictions and the deployment of
vaccines. This recovery should have a positive impact on the property market.
                                                                                                                                                                        • Hotel
                                                                                                                                                                        Major movers of the quarter

Review
Office space absorption has continued to slide, with a net take-
                                                                   Forecast
                                                                   In the office sector, we have observed landlords becoming                                            • Industrial and
up of −183,100 sq metres (−1.9 million sq feet) in 2020, down
120% from 2019 – the first ever negative take-up recorded
                                                                   more flexible in accommodating tenants’ requests for lower
                                                                   lease rates and other concessions. These may come in the                                               logistics
                                                                                                                                                                        • Residential
on an annual basis. New supply only reached 425,500 sq             form of longer rent-free periods, fit-out allowances and
metres (4.6 million sq feet) in 2020, down 60% from our initial    other customised incentives to secure occupancy despite
estimate, as COVID-19 hampered the completion of new               the delivery of substantial new supply in 2021. The pace of
                                                                                                                                                                        Sectors to watch
buildings. Office rents on average dropped by 17% in 2020.         recovery in office leasing will likely hinge on the progress of
                                                                   vaccine rollouts. Turning to residential, we expect a rebound in
Residential prices and rents dropped by 13.2% and 7.8%,
                                                                   condominium completions in 2021 with the delivery of 10,600
respectively, in 2020. 3,370 condominium units were
                                                                   units, which is expected to push vacancy rates up further. In
completed in 2020, down 70% from 2019. Given the effect of
                                                                   2022, we expect prices and rents to gradually increase by 1.5%
COVID-19 on residential demand and subdued office leasing,
                                                                   and 1.7%. The pace of growth will likely hinge on a rebound
vacancy for 2020 set a record high of 15.6%.
                                                                   in office leasing and improved investor sentiment. This
                                                                   should be supported by low interest rates and competitive
                                                                   mortgage rates.

Key market deals

    Commercial Land in Carmona Light Industrial Park
    GFA in sqm: 1,035                                                                                                                                                  Ieyo Deguzman
                                                                                                                                                                       Consultant | Capital Markets & Investment Services
    Seller: Phoenix Group                                                                                                                                              ieyo.deguzman@colliers.com
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Shanghai                                                                                                                    Home

Eleven transactions were completed during the quarter, totaling RMB16.9 billion.
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                                                                                                                                                                           En-bloc transactions
End-users remained active in the office sector while investors are increasingly
looking for business park opportunities. Foreign investor activity saw a more
pronounced rebound.
                                                                                                                                                                           USD2.604B
                                                                                                                                                                           Combined value
Review                                                                for RMB2.20 billion. Link REIT acquired 50% of Qibao Vanke
Offices and business parks together recorded eight deals              Plaza, a stabled retail mall in a DBD area, from GIC for
totaling RMB11.75 billion. End-users accounted for four               RMB2.77 billion.
transactions totaling RMB7.17 billion, representing 61% of
                                                                      Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                           Greenland Bund Center T4
office and business park transaction value, up 6.1% QoQ and                                                                                                                Biggest deal | USD854M | Office
48.1% YoY. CCB Life acquired Greenland Bund Center T4 for             End-users such as insurance companies, banks and securities
RMB5.55 billion. There were four business park deals worth            firms will continue to seek properties for self-use in the CBD.
RMB4.66 billion, up 212% QoQ and equivalent to the total              Income-producing business parks will see active interest

                                                                                                                                                                           Business park
value for the last three quarters. Two high-end apartments            from both foreign and domestic buyers, who will concentrate
with strata sold potential in the core area were purchased            on investment opportunities in good locations and with
by domestic investors, with demand driven by rising housing           value-add potential.
                                                                                                                                                                           Major mover of the quarter
prices and restricted purchase policies. Foreign institutions
closed two deals totaling RMB4.97 billion, accounting for 29%
of total transaction value and up 91% YoY. Allianz and NPS
purchased 90% of Innov Star, a business park in Zhangjiang,                                                                                                                • Office in CBD
                                                                                                                                                                           • Business park
Key market deals                                                                                                                                                           Sectors to watch

    Greenland Bund Center T4                   50% Equity of Qibao Vanke Plaza           90% Equity of Zhangjiang Innov Star
    Location: Huangpu District                 Location: Minhang District                Location: Pudong District
    Value in USD: 854 million                  Value in USD: 427 million                 Value in USD: 339 million
    GFA in sqm: 58,799                         GFA in sqm: 148,853                       GFA in sqm: 61,506
    Buyer: CCB Life                            Buyer: Link REITs                         Buyer: Allianz, NPS                                                              Betty Wong
                                                                                                                                                                          Managing Director | China
    Seller: Greenland Group                    Seller: GIC                               Seller: D&J China                                                                betty.wong@colliers.com
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Singapore                                                                                                                     Home

                                                                                                                                                                             OUE Bayfront
Singapore investment sales transactions totaled SGD3.8 billion in Q1 2021, posting close to 26%
growth from the prior quarter (excluding transactions involving merger and government land
                                                                                                                                                                             (50% stake)
                                                                                                                                                                             Biggest deal | USD470.6M | Office
sales). The industrial sector was the highlight for the quarter, while a few notable transactions in
the commercial sector were announced after months of negotiations and due diligence.

Review                                                                  Forecast                                                                                             Industrial
                                                                                                                                                                             Major mover of the quarter
The industrial sector emerged as the major mover in Q1,                 Transaction activity is expected to pick up in Q2, as confidence
largely attributed to the injection of 14 industrial properties         returns from local and foreign investors in commercial and
totaling SGD468.6 million into newly established Boustead               industrial properties, given optimistic business conditions
Industrial Fund (BIF). Investors and private funds also
continued to acquire industrial properties as part of their
                                                                        and Singapore’s pro-business environment. The retail sector
                                                                        could see more transactions as suburban malls have become                                            Commercial
investment strategies. Residential transaction activity for             sought after given their resilience during COVID-19. With                                            Sector to watch
private landed housing and good class bungalows (GCB)                   recent strong developer sales activity and limited land supply,
continued to pick up in Q1, while developers acquired private           more developers are likely to source for redevelopment sites
residential sites through single-owner private land sales               through collective sales. Collective sales transactions are
or collective sales. Although the commercial sector took a              expected to pick up over the next few quarters, as sellers
backseat this quarter, notable transactions such as Yew Tee             prepare their sites for sale. We expect total 2021 transaction
Point and a 50% stake in OUE Bayfront were completed.                   volumes to recover to pre-COVID-19 levels, rising 20% YOY to
                                                                        SGD29.7 billion.

Key market deals

    OUE Bayfront (50%)                    Yew Tee Point                               EDEN (20 units)
    Location: 50 Collyer Quay             Location: 21 Choa Chu Kang North 6          Location: 2 Draycott Park
    Value in USD: 470.6 million           Value in USD: 163.4 million                 Value in USD: 222.9 million
    NLA in sqm: 49,237                    NLA in sqm: 6,844                           Strata Area in sqm: 5,639.2
    Buyer: Allianz Real Estate            Buyer: Unknown party                        Buyer: Want Want China Holdings Chairman
                                                                                                                                                                            WeiLeng Tang
    Seller: OUE C-Reit                    Seller: Frasers Centrepoint Trust           Tsai Eng-Meng,& his son Shao Chung
                                                                                                                                                                            Managing Director | Singapore
                                                                                      Seller: Swire Properties                                                              weileng.tang@colliers.com
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South China                                                                                                                    Home

Shenzhen recorded three deals worth RMB923 million, with end-users remaining
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active in office and business parks and investors seeking industrial renewal
opportunities. Foreign investors closed a record high logistics investment in
Guangzhou at RMB7.23 billion, showing the appetite for opportunities of this kind
in the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
                                                                                                                                                                              USD1.49B
                                                                                                                                                                              Combined value

Review                                                                    Forecast
In Shenzhen, Zhishang Technology purchased a business                     In Guangzhou, niche assets such as logistics, health care                                           70% Equity of Guangzhou
park in Guangming District for RMB326 million, while Asia
Citrus acquired a business park in Longgang District for
                                                                          and data centres will be favored by investors. Meanwhile
                                                                          in Shenzhen, investors are expected to continue
                                                                                                                                                                              International Airport R&F
RMB57 million. A domestic developer closed an industrial                  looking for industrial renewal opportunities as well as                                             Integrated Logistics Park
renewal investment in Shenzhen.                                           self-use transactions.                                                                              Biggest deal | USD1.1B | Logistics
In Guangzhou, Blackstone closed a deal for 70% equity in
Guangzhou International Airport R&F Integrated Logistics
Park, the largest logistics park in the GBA with a total GFA of
                                                                                                                                                                              • Industrial renewal
approximately 1.2 million sqm, for RMB7.23 billion.                                                                                                                           • Business park
                                                                                                                                                                              Major movers of the quarter

                                                                                                                                                                              • Logistics
Key market deals                                                                                                                                                              • Industrial renewal
                                                                                                                                                                              Sectors to watch
    70% Equity of Guangzhou International Airport             Shenzhen Industrial Renewal Project
    R&F Integrated Logistics Park                             Location: Shenzhen
    Location: Huadu District                                  Value in USD: 83 million
    Value in USD: 1.1 billion                                 Land area in sqm: 98,980
    GFA in sqm: 1.2 million                                   Buyer: Domestic Developer
                                                                                                                                                                             Alan Fung
    Buyer: Blackstone                                         Seller: Investment Fund                                                                                        Managing Director | South China
    Seller: R&F Group                                                                                                                                                        alan.fung@colliers.com
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Sydney                                                                                                                                  Home

Office occupation in the Sydney CBD rose to its highest level in 12 months after
                                                                                                                                                                                       Office
                                                                                                                                                                                       Major mover of the quarter
multinational businesses followed the government’s lead in implementing a
return-to-office strategy. Leasing inquiries jumped to five-year highs as freshly
confident occupiers began planning future space requirements.                                                                                                                          • Office
Review                                                                   Forecast                                                                                                      • Industrial
The first quarter is typically a low volume one in Sydney, a             In Q2, we expect transaction volumes to rise as a number of                                                   Sectors to watch
trend that persisted in Q1 2021 and limited the number of                current and upcoming campaigns are finalised. Confidence
major transactions in the CBD. However, core grade assets                will continue to return across investment grades with core
continued to attract investor interest with capital finding its          plus and value add investors becoming more active in
way to properties in key locations.                                      the Sydney CBD.

We saw confidence levels grow as the markets reopened,                   Note: Market data is reflective of Sydney Office sector only
which allowed vendors and investors to review acquisitions
following changes in the investment environment.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Adam Woodward
                                                                                                                                                                                      Head of Office Capital Markets
Key market deals                                                                                                                                                                      adam.woodward@colliers.com

     1 Bligh Street, Sydney (33%)                 400 George Street, Sydney (25%)                68 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park                                                     James Barber
     Location: NSW                                Location: NSW                                  Location: NSW                                                                        National Director | Capital Markets
     Value in USD: 284 million                    Value in USD: 219 million                      Value in USD: $80.6m                                                                 james.barber@colliers.com
     GFA in sqm: N/A                              GFA in sqm: 51,222                             GFA in sqm: 13,486
     Buyer: Dexus                                 Buyer: M&G                                     Buyer: Private Investor                                                              James Mitchell
                                                                                                                                                                                      Director | International Capital
     Seller: CBUS property                        Seller: Investa                                Seller: AMP Capital                                                                  james.mitchell@colliers.com
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Taiwan                                                                                                                         Home

Overall market sentiment remained positive during the quarter, with the 2021 GDP growth forecast
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                                                                                                                                                                              En-bloc transactions
raised to 4.64%. Total transaction volumes for commercial property reached TWD44 billion
(USD1.5 billion) in Q1, representing 241% YoY growth and the highest first quarter level on record.

Review                                                                 Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                              USD963M
                                                                                                                                                                              Combined value
Office and industrial sectors remained the major market drivers        In March the government implemented a new round of
on the back of expansion needs from manufacturers. The most            property market cooling measures, including selective credit
important industrial hubs, Hsinchu and Taoyuan, enjoyed the
growth momentum of key industries such as semiconductors
                                                                       controls and higher real estate capital gains tax, directed
                                                                       mainly against residential property speculation. The tax
                                                                                                                                                                              Sogo Department Store
and telecommunications. Shin Kong Life Insurance spent                 revisions subject transactions with a holding period of less                                           Dunnan Branch
TWD5.64billion (USD195million) on Riant Plaza - a mixed-               than five years to combined property taxes of 35 to 45                                                 Biggest deal | USD448M | Retail
use complex in Hsinchu. En-bloc assets in the Taipei CBD               percent. The rate will fall to 20 percent after a property is held

                                                                                                                                                                              • Office
remained the most desirable to investors, particularly those           for longer than five years, meaning the impact of the change
with redevelopment potential. Huang Hsiang Construction – a            on mid- to long-term investors will be relatively limited. Given

                                                                                                                                                                              • Industrial
listed developer - reportedly acquired Sogo Department Store’s         Taiwan’s solid fundamentals and robust economic outlook,
Dunnan branch building for TWD13billion (USD448million)                commercial property market sentiment is expected to remain
through a share transfer, and Shin Kong Life Insurance purchased       positive in the coming quarters. The office and industrial
the China Development Financial Building for TWD9.3billion             sectors remain the segments to watch.
                                                                                                                                                                              Major movers of the quarter
(USD320million) through public tender. Both buildings qualify for
the urban renewal scheme for potential bonus floor area.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Office
Key market deals                                                                                                                                                              • Industrial
                                                                                                                                                                              Sectors to watch
    Riant Plaza                           China Development Financial Building            Sogo Department Store Dunnan Branch
    Location: Hsinchu                     Location: Taipei                                Location: Taipei
    Value in USD: 195 million             Value in USD: 320 million                       Value in USD: 448 million
    GFA in sqm: 58,114.94                 GFA in sqm: 26,376.40                           GFA in sqm: 24,031.4                                                               Derek Huang
    Buyer: Shin Kong Life Insurance       Buyer: Shin Kong Life Insurance                 Buyer: Huang Hsiang Construction                                                   Executive Director |
    Seller: Riant Capital                 Seller: CDIB Capital Group                      Seller: Ren Ai Corp.                                                               Capital Markets and Investment Services
                                                                                                                                                                             derek.huang@colliers.com
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Thailand                                                                                                                         Home

                                                                                                                                                                                • Hospitality
The year has started with a significantly higher level of activity. While the mantra for last
year was “wait and see,” 2021 has seen buyers establish acquisition strategies and prepare for
                                                                                                                                                                                • Office
                                                                                                                                                                                Major movers of the quarter
implementation, while some sellers have shown readiness to reduce pricing to attract investors.

Review
While luxury hotels Sindhorn Kempinksi, Four Seasons and
                                                                          Forecast
                                                                          In the hotel sector domestic demand cannot compensate to
                                                                                                                                                                                Industrial
Capella have opened in Bangkok in the last few months,                    a significant extent in an industry that is hugely reliant on                                         Sector to watch
Thailand’s large hotel sector remains under enormous strain. For          international visitors. The road to recovery is expected to take
the luxury segment, occupancy rates are hovering under 30%,               three to four years to get back to pre-COVID-19 levels, and we
while lower down the scale many hotels remain shut, particularly          are seeing owners reconsider their positions, which we expect
in resort destinations Phuket and Koh Samui. Owners have                  to be reflected by moderate increases to cap rates.
continued to benefit from government-led stimulus measures
                                                                          This is in contrast to Thailand’s well-established logistics,
and loan repayment holidays, easing immediate cash flow
                                                                          warehousing and industrial sectors, especially around Bangkok
stress and helped limit ‘fire sales’ of hotel assets. It has also
                                                                          and within the Eastern Economic Corridor. Demand has not
been a challenging start to the year for the office segment, with
                                                                          dropped far below normal levels and some specialist sectors,
occupiers reassessing their needs for space and rationalising
                                                                          such as data centres, have seen activity increase. Once
their usage, creating a net drop in demand. The residential
                                                                          international travel becomes more practical, we expect activity
sector has seen healthy levels of domestic demand, especially
                                                                          to generally rise. Cap rates should remain stable for the time
around transit routes and for landed housing, and the industrial
                                                                          being with an outlook for potential declines later in the year.
sector has also shown strong resilience.

Key market deals

    BBC Office Building                        CBD Land, Ratchada
    Location: Ekamai                           Location: Bangkok
    Value in USD: 46 million                   Value in USD: 35 million
    GFA in sqm: 42,200                         GFA in sqm: 14,400
    Buyer: B-Work REIT                         Buyer: AIA                                                                                                                      Barny Swainson
                                                                                                                                                                               Senior Director | Capital Markets
    Seller: Principal Capital Plc              Seller: Principal Capital Plc                                                                                                   barny.swainson@colliers.com
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Vietnam                                                                                                                              Home

Vietnam’s economy is recovering after growth hit its lowest in a decade in 2020. The government
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has set a challenging but feasible GDP growth target of about 6% for 2021. As the administration
implements recent legal improvements, the real estate market will continue to rebound

Review                                                                   Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                    USD183.3M
                                                                                                                                                                                    Combined value
Authorities have started to implement changes to the                     Due to the uncertainty around COVID-19, purchasing power in
Construction and Investment Law to ensure the consistency                sectors such as tourism, agricultural products, commerce and
of legal processes for investment policy approval, investor              real estate has been significantly reduced. Except for Ho Chi
approval, investor recognition of residential projects, as well as       Minh City, where there is slightly higher demand for residential                                           Lancaster Luminaire
to encourage FDI flows into social housing development. New              units and land, other regions of the country, including Hanoi,
                                                                                                                                                                                    Biggest deal | USD92M | Mixed-use
updates to land segmentation, plot redistribution regulations,           are facing surplus and pricing pressure. However with real
and amendments to a decree on the renovation and                         estate investment procedures likely to become more efficient
reconstruction of old apartment buildings were introduced.               and less bureaucratic, the market is seen returning to normal
Local investors in Southern Vietnam are investing in new                 and even reaching new development peaks. The government                                                    • Residential
residential (second home) projects in Dong Nai, Phan Thiet and
Binh Duong, thanks to the commencement of construction of
                                                                         is well aware of the challenges facing the property sector
                                                                         and is striving to make changes to promote stable economic
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Industrial
                                                                                                                                                                                    Major movers of the quarter
Long Thanh Airport and surrounding infrastructure.                       development regardless of the environment post-COVID-19.

Key market deals
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Residential
                                                                                                                                                                                      (social housing and
    Lancaster Luminaire                                Industrial land and factory at Yen Phong       Dong Nai Waterfront City
    Location: Dong Da District, Ha Noi,                Location: Yen Phong, Bac Ninh Province,        Project                                                                         second home)
    Vietnam
    Value in USD: 92 million (Trung Thuy
                                                       Vietnam
                                                       Value in USD: 6.877 million (49% stake)
                                                                                                      Location: Long Thanh, Dong
                                                                                                      Nai Province, Vietnam                                                         • Office
    Group - residential)                                                                              Value in USD: 84.49 million                                                   Sectors to watch
                                                       GFA in sqm: 96,000
    GFA in sqm: 252 residential units, 26,839                                                         (Last 30% stake)
                                                       Buyer: Boustead Projects (Boustead
    (Office), 6,630 (Commercial)                       Singapore)                                     GFA in sqm: 1,700.000
    Buyers: JV - Trung Thuy Group and                  Seller: Bui Duc Manh (KTG Industrial Bac       Buyer: Nam Long Dev Corp
                                                                                                                                                                                   David Jackson
    Takashiyama subsidiary Toshin                      Ninh Development Joint Stock Company)          Seller: Portsville Pte. Ltd.                                                 Chief Executive Officer | Vietnam
    Development                                                                                       (Keppel Land)                                                                david.jackson@colliers.com
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West China                                                                                                                      Home

The two provincial capitals performed outstandingly in Q1. In Chengdu, domestic investors and
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                                                                                                                                                                                 En-bloc transactions
local end-users remain active acquirers of office and other properties, which contributed four
deals worth RMB1.39 billion. In Xi’an, there were four deals totaling RMB3.26 billion including
CapitaLand Commercial Trust (CLCT)’s acquisition of a majority share of two business parks.
                                                                                                                                                                                 USD716M
                                                                                                                                                                                 Combined value
Review                                                                 Forecast
Deals in Chengdu were all completed by local companies.                In Chengdu end-users will remain active while investors will
The biggest was the acquisition of a retail property with a
GFA of 246,000 sqm in Qingbaijiang District by a local SOE for
                                                                       focus on office, retail and mixed-use opportunities. In Xi’an,
                                                                       institutional investors will prioritise income-producing office
                                                                                                                                                                                 Changan Metropolitan
RMB1 billion. Another local SOE acquired 8,000 sqm in a Grade          assets in central areas.                                                                                  Center Block A, B, C, D & E
A office in the High-tech Zone for self-use at RMB120 million.                                                                                                                   Biggest deal | USD263M | Office
A local investor purchased an office and apartment projects
in Jinniu District at a total price of RMB235 million through
the foreclosure process. In Xi’an, CLCT acquired a majority
share of two business parks from its affiliates for a total of                                                                                                                   Office
RMB750 million. Jianyin Investment established a Cayman                                                                                                                          Major movers of the quarter
fund in a joint venture with OCT Asia, which acquired Changan
Metropolitan Center Block 2 and Block 3 for RMB1.71 billion.

                                                                                                                                                                                 Office
Beijing Wangfujing Group also completed an acquisition of an
outlet in Xi’an for RMB800 million.

                                                                                                                                                                                 Sector to watch
Key market deals

    Changan Metropolitan Center Blocks          Dagang Ceramic Building Material City               Ronghua Outlets Project
    A, B, C, D & E                              Location: Qingbaijiang District                     Location: Xixian New District                                               Keng Geng
    Location: Beilin District                   Value in USD: 160 million                           Value in USD: 123 million                                                   Managing Director | Southwest China
    Value in USD: 263 million                                                                                                                                                   keng.geng@colliers.com
                                                GFA in sqm: 246,397                                 GFA in sqm: 87,573
    GFA in sqm: 88,364                          Buyer: Local SOE                                    Buyer: Wangfujing Group                                                     Lily Li
    Buyer: Jianyin Investment, OCT Asia         Seller: Qingbaijiang District People’s Court        Seller: Xi’an Ronghua Group                                                 Managing Director | Northwest China
    Seller: OCT Asia                                                                                                                                                            yuki.li@colliers.com
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US - Coming soon                                                  $3.3B                                                        67                   2B
                                                                         (US$)                                               Countries           (square feet)

                                                       Lease/sale transactions                                        Assets under management   Comprised of

                                                                54,000                                                      $40B                18,000+
                                                                                                                                                (professionals)

                                           Note: All stats are for 2020, are in U.S. dollars and include affiliates
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Terence Tang                                             Jimmy Gu                                                  Hideki Ota                                               Ieyo De Guzman
Asia                                                     East China                                                Japan                                                    Philippines
terence.tang@colliers.com                                jimmy.gu@colliers.com                                     hideki.ota@colliers.com                                  ieyo.deguzman@colliers.com

John Marasco                                             John Lin                                                  Bayan Kuatova                                            Tang Wei Leng
Australia and New Zealand                                South China                                               Kazakhstan                                               Singapore
john.marasco@colliers.com                                john.lin@colliers.com                                     bayan.kuatova@colliers.com                               weileng.tang@colliers.com

Adam Woodward                                            Jeff Cui                                                  Harold Lee                                               Derek Huang
Australia – Sydney                                       West China                                                Korea                                                    Taiwan
adam.woodward@colliers.com                               jeff.cui@colliers.com                                     harold.lee@colliers.com                                  derek.huang@colliers.com

James Mitchell                                           Nigel Smith                                               Karlo Pobre                                              Barny Swainson
Australia – Sydney                                       Hong Kong                                                 Myanmar                                                  Thailand
james.mitchell@colliers.com                              nigel.smith@colliers.com                                  karlo.pobre@colliers.com                                 barny.swainson@colliers.com

Betty Wong                                               Piyush Gupta                                              Richard Kirke                                            David Jackson
China                                                    India                                                     New Zealand – Auckland                                   Vietnam
betty.wong@colliers.com                                  piyush.gupta@colliers.com                                 richard.kirke@colliers.com                               david.jackson@colliers.com

Winter Yan                                               Steve Atherton                                            Hammad Rana
North China                                              Indonesia                                                 Pakistan
winter.yan@colliers.com                                  steve.atherton@colliers.com                               hammad.rana@colliers.com

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