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When COVID hit the world, the accompanying lockdowns brought the term Work(ing) From Home (WFH) from the margin to the mainstream. This sounded alarm bells around the world, from savvy investors like Warren Buff et to analysts and other market watchers, thinking that the age of the CBD office market is over. Those who believe that WFH will significantly reduce demand for office space have valid reasons but their concerns about demand have not been articulated considering the following:

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During this time of increased uncertainty, there has never been closer scrutiny on costs across all levels of corporate structures. Cushman & Wakefield’s Asia Pacific Office Fit-out Cost Guide is an essential tool to assist in corporate real estate decision-making regarding both fitting out and reinstating office space.

This year, we have added three cities to our guide, increasing our coverage to...

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• The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns’ economic ramifications have caused significant uncertainty over the future of work and rental income from office properties.
• Nearly 60% of the UK Quarterly Property Index’s office rental income comes from leases that expire or contain a break-clause date over the next five years.
• A review of lease events showed that in 2019 47% of offices were vacant for one quarter or more after a break clause and 72% were vacant after lease expiry.1 These numbers could rise amid COVID-19, leaving more rent at risk.

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