One of the most appealing elements of Shanghai is the city’s walkability. Originally built as a community connected by streetcars, bicycles and foot traffic, the city’s core areas have long been enhanced by tree-lined streets and broad sidewalks that welcome… Read More>>
Which Real Estate Market Sector Will Rule the Roost in 2017? Sponsored Feature
2017 heralds the year of the fire rooster, traditionally seen as a symbol of ambition, diligence and boldness. According to the masters at Way Fengshui Group, a fengshui consultancy in Singapore which has worked on real estate projects such… Read More>>
How Designing for Pedestrians Will Create a New Commercial Heart for Hong Kong Sponsored Feature
Attempts to pedestrianise Hong Kong’s famed Des Voeux Road are nothing new. Ideas to close the congested street to vehicles were first floated back in 2000 and although a number of proposals have been put forth, shoppers still find themselves… Read More>>
naked Hub Gets Healthy Sponsored Feature
Shanghai-based co-working startup naked Hub aims to revolutionise work environments by incorporating co-wellness space into flagship projects to be launched in Shanghai and Hong Kong during the first half of 2017.
naked’s 12,200 square metre Gubei hub is set to… Read More>>
Hong Kong’s Rising Property Market Promises New Opportunities in 2017 Sponsored Feature
Economic growth in Hong Kong, though modest, has exceeded expectations so far in 2016 driven by strength in domestic demand, with consumer spending, investment and imports all picking up, and… Read More>>
China Overtakes US as World’s Largest Cross-Border Investor Sponsored Feature
China overtook the US to become the largest cross-border real estate investor in the third quarter of this year, with total investment in the first nine months already surpassing 2015’s record volume, according to JLL data.
Investors from mainland China,… Read More>>
Building the Relationships That Drive the Deals Sponsored Feature
When Pioneer Global Group purchased a retail space in western Hong Kong for HK$648 million ($83.5 million) in September the GFA, price and other details of the Hong Kong-listed company’s acquisition were all made public in a statement to the… Read More>>
China Real Estate Investors Aim to Score with UK and European Football Clubs Sponsored Feature
Chinese investors, including developers, have spent billions on European football clubs, reaping dividends from instant global branding and recognition, which is subsequently leading to real estate investment in the region.
In recent days, as Brexit takes a backseat, British news… Read More>>
Asia Pacific Investors Seek Brexit Opportunities Sponsored Feature
As the UK and the European Union remain mired in uncertainty following Brexit, potential real estate investors in Asia Pacific are beginning to explore opportunities presented by currency arbitrage and further monetary easing from central banks.
According to JLL’s “EU… Read More>>
Flexible Office Options on the Rise in Asia Sponsored Feature
Flexible workspace operators are on the rise.
In Hong Kong, as at June 2016, flexible workspace operators have committed to over 270,000 sq ft of office accommodation in this calendar year, and this is forecast to hit… Read More>>