2H 2020 Kuala Lumpur Office Sector (Asian Cities-Savills Research)

While sentiment is weak, the lack of concluded transactions across the market makes it difficult to quantify rental movements. Most landlords have left asking rents at their previous level, however many are willing to discuss higher incentives once they are sure a potential tenant is serious. We have observed that there are requests from...

While sentiment is weak, the lack of concluded transactions across the market makes it difficult to quantify rental movements. Most landlords have left asking rents at their previous level, however many are willing to discuss higher incentives once they are sure a potential tenant is serious. We have observed that there are requests from occupiers / prospects for a more flexible lease term (less than three years) and have seen landlords considering exploring amortization of fit-out costs over a reasonably long lease term.

In June 2020, IGB Bhd announced the proposed establishment of a pure-play office asset REIT which is targeted to be completed by the end of 2020 / early 2021. The proposed IGB Commercial REIT is reported to involve the sale of ten properties, seven of which are in Mid Valley City and three in the Golden Triangle. This is the second REIT by IGB Bhd since the establishment of IGB REIT in 2012, comprising two prime retail assets; Mid Valley and The Gardens.