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noncore areas
Coverage of noncore areas in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong’s office market: Central booms, but noncore areas struggle
Hong Kong’s office market is divided, with prime business districts like Central experiencing demand while noncore areas face weak leasing activity and high vacancy rates. Banks' reluctance to finance commercial-property purchases has allowed cash-rich owner-occupiers to buy discounted offices in traditional commercial districts, contrasting with secondary locations where vacancy rates reach 30%.