Buying Advice

 

 

Commercial Building
  • The Demand of the Grade A office excesses supply in Hong Kong, and the demand from Mainland China is still increasing. In 2009, Mainland China tenants contribute 9% of Central District office rental market, and raised to 14% in 2010.
  • There will be 1 million sq.ft new commercial land in East Kowloon, the district becomes the second large market of Grade A office, and it already attracted a lot of tenants to move in from HK Island and West Kowloon.
  • Additional stamp duty does not apply on Commercial Buildings, which is an advantage on short-term investment.
  • For novice, it is suggested them to invest in Grade B Office, the price range from 5M to 6M HK dollars. The price on the growth speed of Grade B Office is still lag behind from Grade A office.
  • The loan-to-value ratios is around 50 per cent for Commercial Building in Hong Kong.
Retail Shops
  • Before buying a shop, it is suggested to check the lease from The Land Registry. A long-term tenant is safe as the rental income is guaranteed. If the tenant move-out soon, you may risking in no rental income.
  • To observe the streams of the people walked, the path linked to MTR station is highly recommended. Also always notice the urban planning by the Government.
  • To check if there were any unauthorized building works, which could cause the rescission of contract.
  • To check if there were any particular usage of the shops.
  • The price range of shops in Hong Kong is wide, which from around 3 million to 100 million.
Industrial Buildings
  • The Demand of the Grade A office excesses supply in Hong Kong, and the demand from Mainland China is still increasing. In 2009, Mainland China tenants contribute 9% of Central District office rental market, and raised to 14% in 2010.
  • There will be 1 million sq.ft new commercial land in East Kowloon, the district becomes the second large market of Grade A office, and it already attracted a lot of tenants to move in from HK Island and West Kowloon.
  • Additional stamp duty does not apply on Commercial Buildings, which is an advantage on short-term investment.
  • For novice, it is suggested them to invest in Grade B Office, the price range from 5M to 6M HK dollars. The price on the growth speed of Grade B Office is still lag behind from Grade A office.
  • The loan-to-value ratios is around 50 per cent for Commercial Building in Hong Kong.