Surging mainland Chinese investment in Hong Kong’s commercial real estate sector has helped set the stage for a “measured recovery” in 2026, according to Colliers. Investment from the mainland rose to the highest level in five years in the last quarter of 2025, and deal value in 2026 was set to increase by 10 per…
Hong Kong and mainland China are set to see more corporate restructuring and liquidation in commercial real estate, restaurants and retail shops in 2026 due to the weak economy and changes in consumer behaviour, according to veteran liquidator Derek Lai Kar-yan. The challenging economic environment, however, provides opportunities for experts like Lai, 60, who is…
Will Hong Kong Weather the Commercial Property Storm? There are rising concerns about commercial real estate risks in Hong Kong’s banking sector. Will the city be able to ride out the challenges or could a crisis be brewing? The state of Hong Kong’s banking system has been increasingly under scrutiny as observers closely monitor rising…
Hong Kong is facing a commercial real estate crisis, with small and medium-sized developers as well as banks under increasing pressure as capital values slide amid lethargic leasing activity, according to JLL. The capital value of commercial property was set to drop by “a further 5 to 10 per cent” this year, said Joseph Tsang,…
Jun 23, 2025 Hong Kong’s hotel investment market is witnessing unprecedented growth, with hotel deals constituting 45% of commercial real estate transactions in the first quarter of the year, marking the busiest quarter on record. Property consultants attribute this surge to investors capitalizing on distressed assets and a promising recovery in tourism, coupled with a…