"Prices of both new and secondhand condominiums have continued to increase on the back of strong demand. The high costs of land, labour, and materials also apply additional pressure for further price increments, and costs are unlikely to stop rising soon. Condominium prices are therefore expected to remain high especially in the Tokyo 23 Wards, although they are still more aff ordable than in other major cities such as Hong Kong and London."

"Perhaps it is fairer to say that Hong Kong’s appeal to financial corporations  over Singapore will remain intact if more policies are implemented to  maintain its competitive edge, including normalising international travel as soon as possible."

"Pune’s share of India’s overall absorption rose to 14% in Q1/2022 from 8% in 2021. It has resulted in Pune climbing to third place among the top six cities in India."

"The IT sector has become the largest source of new transactions in 2021 for the fi rst time, accounting for 23% of the total newly leased area."

"Beijing Grade A office market kicked off with a weak start, as absorptions declined and the vacancy rate increased in Q1/2022. Besides, rents in major prime and sub-prime markets may rebound slightly in the short term, but rental growth in the long run is still expected to remain subdued."