Hong Kong Market Shows Office Stability and Residential Momentum

Written by Nelson Li, Head of IQI Hong Kong Office Sector Hong Kong’s Grade A office market posted a strong performance in October, with net absorption reaching 293,300 sq ft—driven by continued consolidation and a flight-to-quality as tenants capitalise on attractive lease terms. Notably, Migao Group Holdings expanded its footprint, leasing over 10,000 sq ft at Cheng Kong Center II in Central. Vacancy rates continued…

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India’s Retail Market Emerges as a Regional Growth Leader

Written by Manu Bhazan, Country Head of India India’s retail sector is entering a period of structural transformation, driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation, and growing demand for premium consumer experiences. These forces are positioning India as one of the strongest retail growth markets globally. India’s Tier 1 cities led retail rental growth in the APAC region. Galleria Market recorded…

Pakistan Real Estate Outlook 2026: Emerging Opportunities

Written by Junaid Hamid, Head of IQI Karachi Pakistan Pakistan’s real estate market is entering a new growth phase heading into 2026, supported by urban expansion, infrastructure development, digital adoption, and policy reforms. These structural shifts are reshaping demand across residential and commercial segments. Rapid urbanisation in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad continues to push housing demand higher, particularly in…

Vietnam’s Market Shows Diverging Trends Between HCMC and Hanoi

HCMC Apartment Prices Triple Over the Past Decade Apartment prices in downtown Ho Chi Minh City have nearly tripled over the past ten years, driven by sustained demand and limited new supply, according to a report by property listing platform Batdongsan. The average price rose from VND31 million (US$1,175) per square metre in 2015 to VND92 million this…

Canada’s Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Stabilisation as Sales Recover and Prices Steady

Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada In November 2025, Canada’s housing market showed early signs of renewed momentum as national home sales rose and prices began to stabilise. The national average home sale price reached about C$690,195, up modestly month-over-month and down only around 1.1% compared with last year — narrowing the year-over-year drop. With sales…

Juwai IQI’s CEO Provides a Malaysia Forecast for 2026

Written by Dave Platter, Global PR Director Malaysia’s residential property market is entering 2026 with a rare combination of rising prices, tightening supply and improving buyer confidence, a contrast to conditions in many global markets. According to Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari, 2025 was largely a year of absorption, as long-delayed projects finally reached completion. Developers delivered 23.4% more new homes than in 2024,…

Where to Invest in 2026: Interest Rates, Sustainability and Emerging Cities

Written by Taco Heidinga, IQI Global Strategic Advisor As 2025 draws to a close, property investors are looking ahead to 2026 with cautious optimism. Shifting interest rate cycles, evolving demand patterns and structural supply constraints are shaping where capital is likely to flow next. Interest Rates, Affordability & Buyer Activity Several major economies, including the UK, are expected to see continued interest rate…

1.3 Million Civil Servants: The ‘Sleeping Giant’ That Could Shake Up the 2026 Property Market

Written by Muhazrol Muhamad, GVP, Head of Bumiputra Segment While market discussions often focus on foreign buyers or the gig economy, data points to a far larger and more stable demand base: Malaysia’s 1.3 million civil servants. From December 2024, civil servants received a salary increase of over 13 percent, the largest in public service history. This has significantly boosted purchasing power and housing loan eligibility. Despite…

Building the Future: Malaysia’s Data Centre Investment Surge

Malaysia has emerged as Southeast Asia’s leading data centre hub, attracting US$34 billion in investment over the past four years. The sector is projected to more than triple from US$4 billion in 2024 to US$13.6 billion by 2030, driven by major AI hyperscalers including Google, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Nvidia via YTL Power. This rapid expansion has sparked a RM126 billion construction supercycle, with…

Global Economic Outlook 2026: Is Growth Becoming Illusional?

Global economy is still looking for growth as it navigates through uncertain and tempestuous times. Equities, real estate and commodities remain favorable for smart and sophisticated global investors. Bonds may remain under pressure. Dollars are likely to stay weaker as FED stays dovish amid slowing down in US economy. QE Comes Back in the Market QE is coming. The Fed started cutting rates in Sep…

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