Hong Kong's educational institutions are significantly increasing their investment and leasing in commercial property, pouring over US$1.4 billion in the first five months of 2026. This trend is helping to stabilize the city's struggling commercial real estate sector.
An investigation into a deadly Aliganj fire revealed the building was approved for residential use but converted to a commercial complex in 2014. Authorities are preparing a list of officials and engineers for alleged lapses in monitoring building regulations.
A property investor family, the Schreibers, is accused of exploiting a tax loophole by hosting fake prayer sessions to avoid business rates on commercial properties. Simultaneously, a similarly named company provides temporary accommodation to councils, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and profit maximization.
Investors anticipate larger hotel conversion transactions as financing improves, with a shift towards institutional-grade assets attracting insurers, sovereign wealth funds, and private equity firms.
The Supreme Court ruled that exaggerated claims like 'stable rental income' and 'certain capital gains' in commercial property sales do not automatically constitute fraudulent misrepresentation. The court sent a damages lawsuit back to a lower court, stating such claims are often considered acceptable exaggerations in general commercial practices.
Asia-Pacific’s commercial property investments surged in the first quarter, according to data tracked by analysts, as early signs of recovery in office and retail segments across Hong Kong and mainland China boosted deal volumes. Total investment in offices, retail spaces, industrial units, data centres, hotels, apartments, senior housing and other asset classes climbed 22 per cent to US$51.1 billion from the same period in 2025, data from MSCI showed. Hong Kong contributed US$1.8 billion, a 367...
Hong Kong’s commercial property market drew about US$1.6 billion in first-quarter investment, rising sharply from a year earlier, according to JLL and CBRE. Both firms cited stronger demand, improving liquidity and buying by end users and educational institutions.
