https://www.scmp.com/rss/169744/feed The latest news, analysis and opinion on Jones Lang Lasalle. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Hong Kong is not at risk of a housing price bubble, and home prices should remain firm, supported by strong end-user demand and sound purchasing power, says property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle. "The resilience of the residential property market is not a bubble, but a realistic reflection of Hong Kong's long-term economic fundamentals," Jones Lang LaSalle noted in its "white paper" on the housing sector released yesterday. Continued low unemployment, together with a substantial increase in... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/1030290/hk-housing-market-not-risk-bubble-says-jones-lang-lasalle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/1030290/hk-housing-market-not-risk-bubble-says-jones-lang-lasalle?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Property Management Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Academy More and more high-specification buildings are being developed across China, especially in the mainland. To help property-management professionals keep up with new trends, Jones Lang LaSalle has established the Real Estate Academy, School of Property and Asset Management in Greater China. The academy offers courses to corporate clients that can be tailor-made depending on their training demands. It has four learning centres located in... https://www.scmp.com/article/1014431/building-experience?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1014431/building-experience?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Shouson Garden is a low-rise development in Shouson Hill comprising 18 units - eight duplex and 10 single-floor units. The communal facilities include a swimming pool and children's playground. On offer is this well-furnished 1,740 sq ft flat that also includes a 1,329 sq ft private roof. Asking price: HK$38 million. Agent: Rex Tam of Jones Lang LaSalle (9367 6699) Aqua 33 is a modern low-rise development located atop Consort Rise in Pokfulam with lush green surroundings. It includes 42 units,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1003784/market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1003784/market?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000 S settling into a major city such as London can be a challenge. However, British developer Telford Homes has come up with a new residential property that surpasses all the landmark buildings in the capital, and will leave residents in awe. The Panoramic sits proudly as a 20-storey landmark in an area that is within walking distance of Canary Wharf and close to the City and Stratford, the location for the 2012 London Olympics. Langdon Park train station, part of the Docklands Light Railway... https://www.scmp.com/article/1000003/exclusive-place-call-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1000003/exclusive-place-call-home?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Office rents in Central dropped 6.3 per cent in the first quarter from the final quarter of last year, as big financial institutions disposed of some of their space, according to property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle. 'Demand for office space in Central was driven mainly by small-scale expansions and new set-ups from the legal and finance sectors, with requirements of typically 5,000 square feet or less,' said Ben Dickinson, Jones Lang LaSalle regional director and head of tenant... https://www.scmp.com/article/998504/demand-central-grade-offices-falls?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/998504/demand-central-grade-offices-falls?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000 The local economies of the mainland's 50 major cities are growing at a rapid pace and will account for 12 per cent of global economic growth over the next decade, according to property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle. 'By 2020 the 'China50' is expected to be an economy of US$6.7 trillion (from the current US$2.9 trillion) - larger than today's Japan,' JLL said in its research report 'China50: Fifty Real Estate Markets that Matter'. The report assesses how recent and future changes to the country's... https://www.scmp.com/article/996098/key-cities-tipped-contribute12pc-gdp?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/996098/key-cities-tipped-contribute12pc-gdp?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000 International property consultants expect to see a significant rise in revenues from their businesses throughout mainland China despite the clouded outlook for the country's residential market this year. 'Our target for China is to double our income once every three years, and this year we expect a 40 per cent increase in our revenues from the mainland,' said Alan Liu, Colliers International's managing director for North Asia. Last year China accounted for about five per cent of the property... https://www.scmp.com/article/993336/consultants-foresee-rise-revenues-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/993336/consultants-foresee-rise-revenues-china?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong office and retail rents will ease in the first half of next year, as employers and some local retailers become wary of expansion against the backdrop of a gloomy economic outlook, according to property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle. In its just-published Hong Kong Real Estate Market Review 2011 JLL said growing global economic uncertainty hampered expansion demand from the middle of the year. In the present low-vacancy environment, this resulted in a relative slowdown in net... https://www.scmp.com/article/987009/caution-keeps-retail-and-office-prices-lower?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/987009/caution-keeps-retail-and-office-prices-lower?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Seeing is believing - so goes the popular adage, but in the case of Jones Lang LaSalle's graduate trainee programme, seeing is learning - with site visits and fieldwork being an integral part of the learning process. Graduate trainees have the chance to visit the new properties with which the company is working, and do fieldwork around Hong Kong and, sometimes, the region. Last year, 30 graduate trainees (who joined in different years) visited the Guangzhou office and the Jones Lang... https://www.scmp.com/article/986483/open-house-property-managers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/986483/open-house-property-managers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000 To buy or not to buy: that is the question. In the space of a decade fortunes have been made, and sometimes lost, through property investment. Everyone has an opinion on whether real estate has had its day as a wealth creation vehicle, or whether bargains still exist, and if so, where. It's certainly true that buying a home overseas has never been easier. A click of the mouse reveals myriad 'opportunities' in countries near and far. Banks are more willing to lend again, and some of the proffered... https://www.scmp.com/article/984896/market-not-dead-just-careful?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/984896/market-not-dead-just-careful?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000 With its rapid and modern development, north London is becoming a favourite centre for professionals working in the British capital. One of the most impressive properties in the area, the Cavendish Apartments at Beaufort Park, is now available to buyers in Hong Kong. Due for completion late next year, the project offers all the advantages of style, space, comfort, a friendly community feel and easy access to everything that one of the world's great cities has to offer. 'Beaufort Park in NW9 is... https://www.scmp.com/article/979176/head-north-sound-investing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/979176/head-north-sound-investing?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle expects to see strong business growth from sales of overseas homes to Hong Kong and mainland buyers after a merger with international property consultancy King Sturge. Jones Lang LaSalle and King Sturge merged their global operations on May 31 and under the terms, Jones Lang LaSalle agreed to pay a consideration of GBP197 million (HK$2.47 billion) to the partners of King Sturge, with GBP98 million in cash up front and the balance paid out in cash over five... https://www.scmp.com/article/973960/king-sturge-tie-turns-jones-lang-eyes-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/973960/king-sturge-tie-turns-jones-lang-eyes-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000 New York-listed Jones Lang LaSalle and Colonial First State Property Management of Australia have entered into a joint-venture partnership to capitalise on the retail property opportunities in Asia. The 50-50 joint-venture company, to be known as Sandalwood, will focus on consultancy, leasing, development and shopping centre management. Sandalwood will initially concentrate on Singapore, Indonesia, India and the Greater China region, including Hong Kong, the mainland, Macau and Taiwan. Darren... https://www.scmp.com/article/632967/venture-capitalise-asian-retail-boom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/632967/venture-capitalise-asian-retail-boom?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:00:00 +0000 Hundreds of 'rats' scurried around Central yesterday morning. The 350 executive rats were competing in this year's rat race, running to raise HK$2.23 million for charity. In the city's second Central Rat Race, 44 teams from 40 companies, sporting rat gear of different colours and styles, ran over a 2.5km adventure track around landmarks in Central with a yellow briefcase in their bid to snare the Rat Race Cup. All proceeds went to Mindset, which promotes awareness of mental health in the city... https://www.scmp.com/article/613429/rat-race-runaway-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/613429/rat-race-runaway-success?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Property scouting has turned into a brand-name exercise as residential properties with integrated hotel services, backed by renowned hospitality names including the likes of the Four Seasons and St Regis, are sprouting up everywhere, say industry sources. 'High-end properties that are managed by hotels offering full facilities are a relatively new thing, though more and more investors are becoming aware of them and the average person is becoming interested. It is no longer just the uber-wealthy... https://www.scmp.com/article/612744/brand-appeal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/612744/brand-appeal?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Speculators target property sector Overseas funds have channelled up to US$300 billion of investments through underground networks into the mainland, particularly the property market, on expectations of a further rise in home prices before the Beijing Olympics next year, according to a researcher who headed a government-commissioned study. Li Youhuan, a professor with the Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences, said his recently completed one-year survey showed that overseas funds spent US$250... https://www.scmp.com/article/607487/foreign-funds-pour-us300b-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/607487/foreign-funds-pour-us300b-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Shanghai's luxury flat prices rose 5.3 per cent in the second quarter from the first quarter, thanks to a stock market fund outflow and continued purchases, a report by Jones Lang LaSalle showed. The average price of flats of more than 180 square metres in the city's prime locations jumped to 31,425 yuan per square metre compared with a 0.6 per cent decline in the first quarter, Jones Lang said. 'It's a significant growth because in the past two years the market was pretty much flat,'... https://www.scmp.com/article/600253/shanghai-property-prices-buck-trend-53pc-increase?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/600253/shanghai-property-prices-buck-trend-53pc-increase?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:00:00 +0000 The resilience demanded by rugby laid the foundations for a successful property career In one of the world's hottest real estate markets, Rick Santos is one of the game's biggest players. As Hong Kong managing director for CB Richard Ellis, the world's largest 'one-stop-shop' for anything to do with property investment and management, he brokers HK$1 billion deals without blinking an eye. Unusually, for the son of an American mother and Chinese-Filipino father who grew up in Los Angeles, he is... https://www.scmp.com/article/596956/building-team-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/596956/building-team-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Travel to any city in China undergoing redevelopment and you will probably hear incessant drilling. But if this din of construction machinery gets too much, it may be soothing to think of it as the sound of money being made. Property development projects generally mirror a vibrant economy, and this has been the case in Hong Kong, over the past three years, along with Macau and the mainland. Such projects need to be marketed and connected with buyers and that is where integrated property and... https://www.scmp.com/article/590672/real-estate-service-needs-innovators?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/590672/real-estate-service-needs-innovators?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:00:00 +0000 In some large international corporations employees can feel overlooked and uncertain about the direction their careers are taking, but that is certainly not the case with Jones Lang LaSalle. The New York-listed company, which specialises in real estate services and investment management, has made a point of introducing a broad range of people management programmes which keep business operations running smoothly and allow staff to track their own progress. With about 22,400 employees... https://www.scmp.com/article/589383/company-puts-career-growth-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/589383/company-puts-career-growth-first?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Keen competition and modest margins have forced international property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle to close its residential agency department in Shanghai. The property consultant plans to take a year to 'gradually phase out' of the residential leasing and sales market in the city, the company said. More than 20 professionals and staff will be affected, a source said. The decision to pull out of the Shanghai market came as the central government is expected to issue more austerity... https://www.scmp.com/article/579366/jones-lang-exits-shanghai-homes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/579366/jones-lang-exits-shanghai-homes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Office rents in Hong Kong will start to edge down towards the second half of next year as companies grow cautious about expansion, according to property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle. In its annual property review, it said net office take-up dropped to one million square feet from last year's 2.2 million square feet and stood below the 10-year historic average of 2.3 million square feet. The slowdown was against the backdrop of higher rentals, lower profit margins and slowing economic... https://www.scmp.com/article/575184/office-rents-drop-firms-turn-cautious?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/575184/office-rents-drop-firms-turn-cautious?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Mid-Levels plan gets 90pc support in largest collective sale In the largest attempt at a collective property sale, owners of more than 176 of the 196 flats in Merry Terrace in Mid-Levels agreed to put the estate up for tender in January next year, surpassing the 90 per cent support needed to compel the rest of the owners to sell. Surveyors expect the 52,466 square foot site to fetch about HK$4.6 billion or HK$9,741 per square foot. The supporting owners have signed a binding joint disposal... https://www.scmp.com/article/575158/owners-merry-terrace-agree-joint-deal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/575158/owners-merry-terrace-agree-joint-deal?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:00:00 +0000 In the face of severe competition, Jones Lang LaSalle has launched an in-house training programme for all its staff THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT sector is fiercely competitive on price and service levels. Typically, contracts are signed for two or three years and detailed performance reviews may take place as often as every six months. 'That means if we want to renew contracts or secure extra business we have to keep raising standards,' said Eric Lee, international director and head of management... https://www.scmp.com/article/562421/customer-service-key-survival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/562421/customer-service-key-survival?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Sep 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Grooming staff to give quality service is an ongoing exercise IN A SERVICE-ORIENTED business such as property management, the quality of staff can make the difference between success and failure. Training programmes are an integral part of operations for property managers who demand the best from their employees. Sino Group associate director Sunny Yeung said good customer service was the key to success. He said the company emphasised training to enhance customer service. The group hired an... https://www.scmp.com/article/554470/staff-training-comes-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/554470/staff-training-comes-first?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:00:00 +0000 How well properties are managed has become a central concern among expatriates, investors and international funds THE ECONOMY IS doing well and giving a lift to the Hong Kong property business, and this has given rise to growing expectations about the way properties are being managed. Quality property management is now a much sought after service. Three years ago it was a different story. Times were difficult and cost-saving was on everyone's mind. But there has been a shift in values and... https://www.scmp.com/article/554472/upswing-boosts-demand-quality-services?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/554472/upswing-boosts-demand-quality-services?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Judges note that companies show determination - and creativity - in raising the bar for their workforce FIVE FINALISTS WILL present six training programmes today in the final test of the HKMA Award for Excellence in Training. Vying for gold, silver, bronze and other awards are Gammon Construction, Hang Seng Bank, Jones Lang LaSalle Management Solutions, Langham Place Hotel and Shun Hing Electrical Service Centre. Graham Higgins, chairman of HKMA's human resources development management... https://www.scmp.com/article/553791/corporate-eye-trained-excellence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/553791/corporate-eye-trained-excellence?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Jones Lang LaSalle's Colin Dyer has a knack for listening to people and putting the message across AS THE NEWLY appointed chief executive of Chicago-based property consultancy firm Jones Lang LaSalle, Colin Dyer had to get used to being asked: 'How can you do this job if you are not a surveyor?' Today, 18 months after taking the reins of a company that now features on the Forbes Platinum 400 list, British-born Mr Dyer is tackling a different question: 'How have you been able to make a... https://www.scmp.com/article/545082/real-estate-boss-keeps-his-ear-ground?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/545082/real-estate-boss-keeps-his-ear-ground?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Apr 2006 16:00:00 +0000 70 Robinson Road, Mid-Levels West Age: 11 years Size: 1,390 sq ft Layout: three bedrooms To rent: $45,000 a month Agent: Jones Lang LaSalle The popular and conveniently located development Robinson Place is within easy reach of supermarkets and restaurants, and Central is only a 10-minute ride away. The practical layout includes a spacious living and dining room overlooking Victoria Harbour, three bedrooms of ample size, and a fully fitted kitchen. Full clubhouse facilities and a shuttle... https://www.scmp.com/article/544424/robinson-place?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/544424/robinson-place?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:00:00 +0000 The Peak Age: one year Size: 4,082 sq ft Layout: four bedrooms with a garden To rent: $220,000 a month Agent: Jones Lang LaSalle The prestigious 2 Barker Road development, comprising 11 houses, nestles in the tranquil environs of The Peak. The property has an efficient layout and a well-designed interior. There are four bedrooms, a living and dining room, a fully fitted kitchen, maid's quarters and a double garage. A private garden, a roof terrace, a resort-style pool and a harbour view... https://www.scmp.com/article/543506/2-barker-road?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/543506/2-barker-road?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Apr 2006 16:00:00 +0000 ING Real Estate seeks new acquisitions after selling Shanghai residential block In a sign of strong foreign interest in the mainland property market, ING Real Estate said yesterday the money from the sale of a block of upmarket service apartments in Shanghai would be reinvested in the country. Property agents expect that, to capitalise on this interest, up to six real estate investment trusts with mainland properties will be issued in Hong Kong and Singapore this year, following the... https://www.scmp.com/article/538457/foreign-investors-chase-mainland-housing-projects?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/538457/foreign-investors-chase-mainland-housing-projects?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Developers target firms too small to cope with big-city costs Jones Lang LaSalle and a Chinese private investment company yesterday launched an industrial park aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Europe who are being driven to invest in China. The BizVision International Investment Park is located in Quanjiao county in Anhui province, and close to the road and rail corridor between Shanghai and Hefei. Shanghai BizVision International Investment & Management has created... https://www.scmp.com/article/536379/park-opens-its-gates-foreign-smes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/536379/park-opens-its-gates-foreign-smes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:00:00 +0000 An eight-storey residential and commercial building in Causeway Bay is being offered for sale by tender, a sign of confidence in the still buoyant secondary market. Sole agent Jones Lang LaSalle will conduct a public tender for 5-5A Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay. The tender closes on November 9. Strategically located in Hoi Ping Road, at the heart of one of Hong Kong's busiest commercial/retail districts, the property offers excellent accessibility and can be reached by various modes of... https://www.scmp.com/article/520002/causeway-bay-site-offers-market-rare-opportunity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/520002/causeway-bay-site-offers-market-rare-opportunity?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:00:00 +0000 Mid-Levels Size: 900 sq ft Layout: one bedroom To rent: $38,000 a month Agent: Jones Lang LaSalle This apartment has been completely renovated to high standards and includes stylish furniture. It has one bedroom, a spacious living and dining room leading to a balcony, a study corner near the living room and a well-equipped open kitchen. The exclusive use of the roof area is perfect for entertaining. https://www.scmp.com/article/501807/9-13-shelley-street?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/501807/9-13-shelley-street?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 May 2005 16:00:00 +0000 Would you like to work with a dedicated specialist retail consultancy and the largest retail marketing team in Asia? The world's leading real estate services and money management firm, operating in more than 100 markets around the globe, is seeking a new senior manger, retail consultancy. In addition to providing management, implementation and investment management services on a local, regional and global level to owners, occupiers and investors, Jones Lang LaSalle is the industry leader... https://www.scmp.com/article/499556/consultancy-hunt-senior-manager?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/499556/consultancy-hunt-senior-manager?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 May 2005 16:00:00 +0000 The Peak Size: 5,874 sq ft Layout: four bedrooms To rent: $290,000 a month Agent: Jones Lang LaSalle This prestigious development on The Peak commands outstanding views of Victoria Harbour and the South China Sea. The property comprises a formal dining room, four bedrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen and a large living room. The living room leads to a private terrace and the garden - a perfect setting for entertaining. The grounds have been immaculately kept. A lap pool completes the... https://www.scmp.com/article/496363/house-c-40-peak-road?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/496363/house-c-40-peak-road?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:00:00 +0000 Improving domestic economies, corporate expansion plans and a surge in tourism are expected to drive demand for office and retail space in leading cities across Asia LANDLORDS ACROSS Asia can expect a rewarding season in a climate of tight supply and a growing appetite for office and retail space. International property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle said the region's continued economic growth was laying the foundation for a strong property market this year. Leslie Chua, head of Asia real... https://www.scmp.com/article/491870/year-landlords-prospects-begin-look?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/491870/year-landlords-prospects-begin-look?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Mar 2005 16:00:00 +0000 South Bay Size: 3,586 sq ft Layout: three bedrooms To rent: $108,000 a month Agent: Jones Lang LaSalle This exceptionally spacious apartment is in a popular development at one of the most sought-after addresses on the south side of Hong Kong Island. The property has a spacious living and dining room, three bedrooms and a large eat-in style kitchen, well suited for families. An easy-to-maintain tiled terrace runs the full length of the apartment. The property commands outstanding sea... https://www.scmp.com/article/491879/4-headland-road-first-floor-unit-d?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/491879/4-headland-road-first-floor-unit-d?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Mar 2005 16:00:00 +0000 29 to 31 Ching Sau Lane, Chung Hom Kok Size: 3,000 sq ft Layout: four bedrooms To rent: $75,000 a month Agent: Jones Lang LaSalle This family house, on a small, private development, has access to a communal swimming pool and children's play area facilities. The spacious accommodation includes a split-level living and dining room, a large fully-fitted kitchen, and four bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes. There is plenty of storage space for a family. An outstanding feature of the... https://www.scmp.com/article/491878/crown-villas-house-29?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/491878/crown-villas-house-29?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Mar 2005 16:00:00 +0000 PROPERTY CONSULTANTS are reserved about the prospects for Singapore's residential property market as caution reigns among buyers. Last year, a total of 6,000 new housing units were released for sale by developers in the primary market and about 5,500 units were sold, despite a better economic performance over the same year, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. Sales picked up at the top tier of the residential market last year, with buying concentrated largely on new projects in the primary... https://www.scmp.com/article/491867/singaporeans-taken-top-tier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/491867/singaporeans-taken-top-tier?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Mar 2005 16:00:00 +0000 Foreign investors may move in as vacancy rates hit four-year low Increasing office rents will lure more foreign investment into the sector, according to property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle. Rents for Hong Kong grade A office space will jump by as much as 35 per cent next year due to the lowest vacancy rates seen since 2000, the company projects. 'An increase in rental yield will fuel foreign investment activities and push up office transactions,' Jones Lang LaSalle managing director... https://www.scmp.com/article/482178/office-rents-expected-surge-35pc?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/482178/office-rents-expected-surge-35pc?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Dec 2004 16:00:00 +0000 2A-4 Kennedy Terrace, Mid-Levels Size: 1,610 square feet Layout: three bedrooms To rent: $53,500 Agent: Jones Lang LaSalle This delightful apartment in the heart of Mid-Levels commands panoramic city views. It has three bedrooms, a spacious living and dining room leading to a balcony, and a fully fitted modern kitchen. Facilities in the development include a communal pool, a gym and a residents' lounge. It is within walking distance of Central and one parking space is included. https://www.scmp.com/article/477559/lodge-park?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/477559/lodge-park?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Nov 2004 16:00:00 +0000 Vacancies in grade-A buildings in core business areas are the lowest in two years The grade-A office vacancy rate in Tokyo has fallen to its lowest level in two years as demand rises, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. A growing number of pre-commitments in newer projects pushed down the grade-A vacancy rate for the fifth consecutive quarter to 4 per cent, the lowest since the second quarter of 2002, when the supply overhang hit the market, the property consultant said. An increase in demand... https://www.scmp.com/article/475655/demand-rising-offices-tokyo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/475655/demand-rising-offices-tokyo?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:00:00 +0000 8 Mount Cameron Road The Peak Size: 5,500 square feet Layout: four bedrooms To rent: $330,000 a month Agent: Jones Lang LaSalle Entering this beautiful home is like stepping into another chapter of history. The two-storey house is at one of Hong Kong's most prestigious addresses, on a quiet, leafy road. The property includes a mature garden, a wrap-around terrace overlooking a private pool, and outstanding sea views. Excellent accommodation combines space with warmth and charm: there... https://www.scmp.com/article/472223/8-mount-cameron-road?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/472223/8-mount-cameron-road?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Sep 2004 16:00:00 +0000 18 Old Peak Rd, Mid-Levels, Central Size: 1,385 sq ft Layout: three bedrooms For rent: $38,000 Agent: Jones Lang LaSalle This apartment on a high floor has been fully renovated to a very high standard. The views are open and green, and the apartment has plenty of natural light. It has a western-style kitchen and three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. Full club facilities and excellent rent make this an ideal bachelor's pad. https://www.scmp.com/article/471308/hillsborough-court-tower-1?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/471308/hillsborough-court-tower-1?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:00:00 +0000 Bluewater 25 Tai Tam Road Size: 2,500 square feet Layout: three bedrooms For rent: $130,000 a month (exclusive) Agent: Jones Lang LaSalle This beautifully renovated apartment is a must-see. It has a spacious living and dining room with stunning sea views, a modern western-style fully fitted kitchen and three generously sized bedrooms. The highlight of the property is the large garden and wonderful terrace. There is also a resort-style communal pool with landscaped greenery. https://www.scmp.com/article/470362/bluewater?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/470362/bluewater?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Sep 2004 16:00:00 +0000 Not everyone has the time or enthusiasm to kit out a rented flat so if you want something modestly but tastefully furnished, this ground-floor apartment at 69 Repulse Bay Road could be right up your alley. Bright and airy, the 1,400-square-foot property has a modern, fully fitted kitchen, which someone has sensibly decked out in white, an open-plan living and dining room, and two bedrooms of a reasonable size, each with an en suite bathroom. But perhaps its piece de resistance is the... https://www.scmp.com/article/447253/house-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/447253/house-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Mar 2004 16:00:00 +0000 Investors spent $10.6 billion on retail properties in the first three quarters of this year, accounting for 31 per cent of total property sales, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. One of the biggest deals this year was department store operator Wing On's purchase of Causeway Bay Plaza for $1.2 billion from Lai Sun Development. Jones Lang LaSalle head of research for Greater China Nelson Wong Chi-fai said he thought retail rental could increase by up to 10 per cent next year because of the... https://www.scmp.com/article/435906/investors-pay-106b-retail-properties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/435906/investors-pay-106b-retail-properties?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Nov 2003 16:00:00 +0000 Cheaper domiciles and lower staff costs overseas may tempt British businesses to shift operations Take-up in central London's office market could reach a record low this year, amid fears that businesses are leaving the British capital for less expensive locations overseas, analysts forecast. Other data shows the decline in the city's office rents is slowing, signalling the recession is ending. According to Jones Lang LaSalle's second quarter Central London Market Report, take-up was a... https://www.scmp.com/article/428903/london-office-market-take-faces-19-year-low?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/428903/london-office-market-take-faces-19-year-low?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Sep 2003 16:00:00 +0000 Ananda Tower in Central is being offered for sale through a tender organised by Jones Lang LaSalle. The 23-storey commercial building, with a total floor area of 58,500 square feet, is at 57-59 Connaught Road Central. https://www.scmp.com/article/414722/ananda-tower-sale?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/414722/ananda-tower-sale?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 May 2003 16:00:00 +0000