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As this country is expected to hit economic growth of 5.2% this year, market sentiment remains positive. As the market has normally run, demand for office space is projected to remain moderate with positive absorption for the rest of this year. Some new supplies are slated to complete and might bring pressure on the occupancy rate, especially in the OCBD. In parallel, CBD market is expected to increase due to the absence of new office supply.
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Following the conclusion of the presidential election, some companies have initiated office space expansions or renewals. Despite the increasing demand this quarter, landlords have refrained from raising base rents due to the imminent completion of new buildings in this market. In the meantime, high-quality office spaces near public transportation are becoming scarce, prompting some companies to explore office options in other locations to meet their needs.
Despite the ongoing trends of hybrid working, the conclusion of the conducive presidential election in February has begun to stimulate movement among companies due to increased employee traffic, prompting expansion or the resumption of delayed plans to set up new offices in the Jakarta office market. As landlords continuing to offer competitive rental packages to maintain market attractiveness, further growth in office space demand is anticipated in the upcoming quarter. Leasing volume is expected to move towards pre-pandemic level, as a result of improved macroeconomic landscape and office demand over some consecutive quarters. Despite the uptick in demand, yet, particular numbers of lease currently being executed still indicate a trend towards downsizing, albeit at a gradual declining rate, whilst inquiries for higher office building quality are expected to increase as occupiers continue to strive to comply with ESG goals.
Despite the positive demand in the office sector in 2023, yet the movement for Jakarta office market remains cautious, and we expect that such condition would remain unchanged. Careful assessment of space expansion amongst corporations amidst uncertainty or so-called wait-and-see, is the most likely scenario in the election year 2024.
The economic recovery in 2023 has been a silver lining for Indonesia. Despite a noticeable uptick in demand for property, which indicated a positive trend, the movement in demand is predicted to remain cautious.
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