India Leads Asia Pacific Office Market with 70% of Demand in Q3 2024, Driven by Flight to Quality

The Asia Pacific office market saw a 10.7% increase in demand in Q3 2024, driven by strong activity in India, New Zealand, and Singapore. India continues to dominate, accounting for over 70% of regional demand, as occupiers seek premium, ESG-compliant office spaces.

Main Streets Lead Retail Leasing Growth in Q3 2024; Rentals Surge Amid Tightening Vacancies

Cushman & Wakefield’s Q3 2024 Retail MarketBeat report highlights a strong retail leasing performance, with main streets driving the majority of the 1.6 million square feet leased across top cities. Rental rates surged in high-demand areas like Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Chennai, while tightening vacancies in Grade-A malls point to increasing demand for premium retail space.

MMR Housing Market Overview: Q3 2024 Shows Mixed Trends in Launches and Sales

The Q3 2024 housing market overview for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) reveals significant declines in both new launches and sales, with approximately 29,600 units launched—an 18% year-over-year decrease. Despite a challenging environment, affordable and mid-range segments continue to attract buyer interest, highlighting evolving trends in the region’s real estate landscape.

Office Demand Surges with 47 Million Square Feet Leased in First Nine Months of 2024

In Q3 2024, India’s office space demand soared to 17.3 million sq ft, marking a 31% increase year-on-year, bringing total leasing in the first nine months to 47 million sq ft. Bengaluru and Hyderabad drove this growth, with technology and BFSI sectors leading the charge. New supply also surged, reflecting strong developer confidence in the market.

Housing Sales Dip 11% Year-on-Year in Top 7 Cities; New Launches Fall Below 1 Lakh Units

In Q3 2024, India’s residential real estate market saw an 11% decline in housing sales across the top seven cities, totaling approximately 107,060 units. While new supply fell below 1 lakh for the first time since Q1 2023, strong demand continues to drive residential prices up by 23% year-on-year, indicating a stabilizing market following a two-year bull run.