Commercial Property

Hong Kong’s Hang Lung names Adriel Chan as new chair of both companies

His father Ronnie Chan is retiring and has been named “honorary chair”.

Hong Kong’s Hang Lung names Adriel Chan as new chair of both companies

His father Ronnie Chan is retiring and has been named “honorary chair”.

Gov’t extends industrial building waiver

The extension is until 31 January 2025.

HK OK's 9 building plans in November

In the same month, the government received 2,950 reports of unauthorized building works.

Industrial rents grow 1.4% in 2023 

Renewals dominated the leasing market last year.

Gov’t registers 14 land transactions in 4Q23

The transactions realised a total land premium of $492m.

First floor of Hong Kong Diamond Exchange Building up for sale

The asset has a total floor area of around 3,600 sq ft.

Property sales dropped in 2023

Sale and purchase agreements dropped 2.7% YoY in 2023.

6 in 10 employers plan to redesign their office to enable hybrid work

Most companies in Hong Kong have either completed their redesign or have one underway.

Gov’t approves 10 building plans 

The approved plans are for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

Gov’t to amend land redevelopment bill

The amendment will expedite the consolidation of property interests.

Evergrande to record $60.3m in Shanghai Henggen Real Estate exit

A unit of Evergrande will sell its 30% stake in Shanghai Henggen Real Estate for $727.3m.

3 ways gov't can improve land tenders

There has been frequent withdrawal of government land lenders in Hong Kong.

What are the most searched properties in Hong Kong in 2023?

Two of the 10 popular searches are shopping complexes.

Prime hotel, industrial building in East Kowloon up for sale

The properties are sold for $2.22b and $180m, respectively.

Hongkong Land appoints Michael Smith as new chief executive

He will be succeeding Robert Wong who has been the Chief Executive since 2016. 

Navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in Hong Kong’s self-storage sector

Hong Kong’s self-storage business evolved in four distinct stages. It first emerged in the mid-1990s when the concept was introduced from the US. The...