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Andrew MacGeoch
Insights
Apr 10, 2024

The right-sizing of commercial leases in Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China

In Hong Kong SAR and in Mainland China, we have observed an increase in the relative bargaining power of office tenants to negotiate their leases. A variety of factors, including a stronger supply of…
Insights
Nov 01, 2023

The sustainable real estate imperative

Read our first report that reveals how the “green premium” is impacting commercial real estate values, with over 71% of investors expecting properties with strong energy performance standards to have…
Insights
Oct 25, 2023

Hong Kong SAR Policy Address 2023

The Policy Address 2023 was delivered by the Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive, John Lee (“CE”) on 25 October 2023. In addition to some expected initiatives to further promote the principle of “One…
Insights
Apr 17, 2023

Improving liquidity for Asian real estate investors - Part 3

A common route for property owners to effect divestiture of their real estate assets to de-risk their investments and to improve liquidity is to sell down part of the asset and form a joint venture…
Insights
Apr 11, 2023

Improving liquidity for Asian real estate investors - Part 2

In this second article (in our three part series which explores joint venture and sale and leaseback arrangements for Asian real estate investors), we examine some of the key economic considerations…
Insights
Mar 23, 2023

Improving liquidity for Asian real estate investors - Part 1

Three years after the outbreak of COVID-19, restrictions have finally eased in Asia. However, investors in the region are still feeling its effects as well as headwinds caused by higher interest…
Insights
Feb 22, 2023

The Hong Kong SAR 2023-24 budget – Real Estate sector highlights, green initiatives and other updates

On 22 February 2023, Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong SAR, delivered the 2023-24 Budget (the “Budget”). Starting off by acknowledging the severe external environment, Chan went on to…
Awards
Jan 13, 2023

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023

Insights
Oct 19, 2022

Hong Kong SAR policy address 2022 – A quest for talent, public housing and land supply

Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee announced his maiden policy address on 19 October 2022. Alongside initiatives to attract foreign talent and safeguard national security, which are the main…
Insights
Aug 24, 2022

Adoption of Green Leases in Hong Kong SAR – Part 1

In view of the rising popularity of green leases in various markets and the continued significance of sustainable practices, green leases must become an essential development in Hong Kong SAR. There…
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