CBRE expects China to register GDP growth of 8.2% in 2021, underpinned
by the new “dual circulation” development strategy. Although the quantum
of financial stimulus in 2021 will be reduced from 2020, there will be a
continuation of stable monetary and fiscal policy. Challenges related
to deglobalisation and relations with the U.S. remain, but the recent
signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is set
to play a key role in facilitating the “opening-up” policy.To get more
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Office: Nationwide office net absorption is forecasted to exceed
5 million sq. m. in 2021, a rise of 60% y-o-y. The TMT, finance and
business services sectors will continue to dominate net absorption,
aided by the “dual circulation” policy. This year’s total new supply
will reach a historical high of 9.6 million sq. m., led by new stock in
tier II cities. CBRE expects vacancy in core CBDs to decrease after
peaking in 2021, with that in tier I cities set to fall below 10%, which
should lead to steady rental growth.
Retail: China’s quick containment of the pandemic and swift
rebound in consumption has instilled confidence in domestic and foreign
brands. This is set to spur further investment in store network
expansion this year. CBRE expects vacancy rates to stabilise in 2021,
followed by a decline in 2022. As supply and demand rebalances, shopping
mall ground floor rents are expected to rise slightly in 2021 and then
recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. The rental recovery will be
stronger in tier I cities compared to tier II locations.
Logistics: Demand is anticipated to recover faster than expected
in 2021, supported by structural growth and a cyclical upturn. While 7
million sq. m. of new supply will come on stream, an increase of 30%
y-o-y, net absorption is likely to increase by 30-50% y-o-y. This year
will be an ideal period for new leases and expansion as landlords look
to fill vacant space. There will be opportunities for occupiers to
upgrade to Grade A warehouses to improve efficiency or sign longer
leases at attractive rates.
Capital Markets: Investment market sentiment and purchasing
activity staged a brisk recovery in H2 2020, and momentum has continued
to accelerate in the early weeks of 2021. CBRE expects commercial real
estate investment volume to increase by 15-20% y-o-y this year.
Cross-border investment is expected to pick up, with China-related real
estate fund-raising reaching US$17.9 billion in 2020, 23% above the
five-year average.