Written by Shan Saeed, IQI Chief Economist
The world economy stands at a macroeconomic crossroads—a juncture where fragility and instability remain embedded in the global financial tapestry. The parallels with the 1970s stagflationary decade are striking. Then, as now, the interplay of energy shocks, monetary missteps, and fiscal profligacy created a volatile economic milieu that…
Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada
Canada Canada’s Housing Market in September 2025: Signs of Stability Amid Affordability Pressures
In September 2025, Canada’s housing market showed signs of cautious stabilization. National average home prices edged up slightly by 0.2% to C$674,000, though they remained 1.8% lower than the previous year.
Sales rose…
Written by Dustin Trung Nyugen, Head of IQI Vietnam
Housing Prices Surge Amid Cost Pressures and Supply Bottlenecks; Government Eyes Reform
Vietnam’s housing market continues to grapple with relentless price increases, fueled by rising land costs, material expenses, and extended approval timelines.
Industry experts cite high development costs and premium segment focus as key…
Written by Nelson Li, Head of IQI Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s office market recorded positive momentum in August 2025, with net absorption reaching 313,800 sq ft—driven by rising demand from IPO activity and wealth management tenants.
Central and Tsim Sha Tsui led the improvement, with vacancy rates tightening to 11.2% and 7.6% respectively. …
Written by Manu Bhazin, Country Head of India
India’s office market is experiencing a structural transformation, powered by the rapid growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
No longer just cost-saving back offices, GCCs are evolving into strategic innovation hubs for multinational firms, contributing significantly to leasing activity.
In 2024, GCCs leased 28 million…
Written by Emmanuel Andrew Venturina, Head of IQI Philippines
The Philippine real estate market remained resilient in Q3 2025, showing signs of sustained demand across both commercial and residential segments despite broader global uncertainties.
Metro Manila’s prime office vacancy rate dropped to 8.5% from 9.2% in the previous quarter, while newly launched office space saw…
Written by Junaid Hamid, Head of IQI Karachi Pakistan
Karachi’s Property Market in October 2025: Infrastructure-led Optimism Gains Ground
Karachi’s real estate outlook for October 2025 is anchored by a wave of infrastructure improvements and long-term urban planning.
The newly announced Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047 (GKRP) promises to reshape future development decisions with…
Written by Lily Chong, Head of IQI Australia
Australia’s housing markets are gathering strong momentum as we head deeper into spring, with September delivering the sharpest monthly rise in national dwelling values since October 2023. The Cotality Home Value Index (HVI) lifted 0.8% over the month, driven by a solid 0.9% gain across the capital…
Office Sector: Hong Kong’s office market showed signs of recovery in July 2025, with a positive net absorption of 189,500 sq ft, largely driven by a flight-to-quality trend as tenants take advantage of softening rents. While the overall Grade A office vacancy rate improved slightly to 11.6%, certain submarkets like Kowloon East and Wanchai/Causeway Bay…
written by MANU BHAZIN, Head of IQI India
India’s real estate sector has quietly but steadily transformed into one of the biggest engines of economic growth. From contributing less than 5% to GDP in the early 2000s, the sector now accounts for 6–8%, and by 2047, it is projected to reach an impressive 14–20%. This…
