Simulating Hong Kong’s Office Leasing Market via System Dynamics Modeling

Eddie Chi Man Hui () and Ka Hung Yu
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Eddie Chi Man Hui: Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Ka Hung Yu: Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong

International Real Estate Review, 2006, vol. 9, issue 1, 23-43

Abstract: This study introduces a combined method, on the basis of both system dynamics and econometric modeling, in forecasting the office rental values in Hong Kong. The findings suggest that the office rental values in Hong Kong appear to be more fluctuating when the price level of the office ownership market is comparatively volatile, likely due to the over-reaction of economic trends by the supply side of the property market. It is plausible to say development lags and adjustment cost, under the current land policies in Hong Kong, are the main attributes behind this phenomenon. In order to reduce the volatility on the office market, the government should relax the approval procedures concerning changing land use, and the subsequent rearrangement of premium payment. Further, the current policies on land sales need to be revised, especially concerning the application list system. Those measures could reduce the time required and the transaction cost incurred for the supply side to adjust to the ever -changing demand.

Keywords: office rental values; system dynamics modeling; econometric modeling; Hong Kong; land policies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L85 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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