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- The Link Reit said property income rose 0.3 per cent to HK$7.69 billion (US$981.44 million) for the financial year ended March 31
- The company declared a 9.6 per cent increase in final distribution per unit to HK$1.4055, raising the total distribution per unit to HK$2.7117
Major setback for bill proposed by two lawmakers covering shopping malls as government refuses to support it.
Major setback for bill proposed by two lawmakers covering shopping malls as government refuses to support it.
Link Reit’s reputation for selling poorly performing properties should have warned off potential investors. When these companies try to recoup their investment, low-income residents pay the price.
Link Reit’s reputation for selling poorly performing properties should have warned off potential investors. When these companies try to recoup their investment, low-income residents pay the price.
Clever remodelling at Link Reit markets has reduced the retail space or variety and thus the competition, allowing tenants to increase prices and share their higher income with the Link
Clever remodelling at Link Reit markets has reduced the retail space or variety and thus the competition, allowing tenants to increase prices and share their higher income with the Link
Link Reit has been raising rents at double-digit rates annually at markets in low-income areas, and selling properties in poorly located areas at record prices. When free markets run counter to the public interest, lawmakers have every reason to step in.
Link Reit has been raising rents at double-digit rates annually at markets in low-income areas, and selling properties in poorly located areas at record prices. When free markets run counter to the public interest, lawmakers have every reason to step in.
Regina Ip’s bill, which aims to limit rent increases at malls managed by the Link Reit, was given the go-ahead by the Justice Department’s law-drafting division, but Ip faces a tough battle getting lawmakers to back it.
Regina Ip’s bill, which aims to limit rent increases at malls managed by the Link Reit, was given the go-ahead by the Justice Department’s law-drafting division, but Ip faces a tough battle getting lawmakers to back it.
The budget proposal to buy private properties to set up welfare facilities has come under fire, and the welfare secretary has said the government will not buy them from Link Reit. Actually, a smarter solution would be to buy back Link Reit.
The budget proposal to buy private properties to set up welfare facilities has come under fire, and the welfare secretary has said the government will not buy them from Link Reit. Actually, a smarter solution would be to buy back Link Reit.
The proceeds will be used to refinance or fund Link’s existing and future eligible green projects, such as those that improve energy efficiency, control pollution, and manage water and waste.
The proceeds will be used to refinance or fund Link’s existing and future eligible green projects, such as those that improve energy efficiency, control pollution, and manage water and waste.
It could be very good for businesses across Hong Kong if the Link Reit becomes a leading player in property management across the Greater Bay Area.
It could be very good for businesses across Hong Kong if the Link Reit becomes a leading player in property management across the Greater Bay Area.
Asia’s biggest property investment trust said it has bought the six-storey Central Walk near a high-speed railway station
Asia’s biggest property investment trust said it has bought the six-storey Central Walk near a high-speed railway station
A proposal aimed at reining in runaway prices and rent rises at former government-owned shopping centres and wet markets by one of the Hong Kong leader’s own cabinet reflects widespread concern.
A proposal aimed at reining in runaway prices and rent rises at former government-owned shopping centres and wet markets by one of the Hong Kong leader’s own cabinet reflects widespread concern.
Move would undermine city’s free-market credentials and risk Hong Kong losing its crown as world’s freest economy, pro-business politicians say.
Move would undermine city’s free-market credentials and risk Hong Kong losing its crown as world’s freest economy, pro-business politicians say.
Private equity fund Gaw Capital bought Link Reit portfolio for US$2.9 billion in February 2018 in a joint venture with Goldman Sachs and China Great Wall Asset Management.
Private equity fund Gaw Capital bought Link Reit portfolio for US$2.9 billion in February 2018 in a joint venture with Goldman Sachs and China Great Wall Asset Management.
The sale includes suburban shopping centres in Ap Lei Chau, Sha Tin and Tuen Mun
The sale includes suburban shopping centres in Ap Lei Chau, Sha Tin and Tuen Mun
Beijing Jingtong Roosevelt Plaza in the Tongzhou district is Link Reit’s second acquisition in the Chinese capital.
Beijing Jingtong Roosevelt Plaza in the Tongzhou district is Link Reit’s second acquisition in the Chinese capital.
Report says the Link was obliged to pay between 6 and 49.2 per cent of maintenance costs for common areas at 23 estates – but only did so on three occasions.
Report says the Link was obliged to pay between 6 and 49.2 per cent of maintenance costs for common areas at 23 estates – but only did so on three occasions.
Company rejects claims that it is speculating after the purchase of 17 malls from the Link Reit.
Company rejects claims that it is speculating after the purchase of 17 malls from the Link Reit.
City’s chief executive says her remarks on three biggest thorns in the government’s side were made in a private meeting, and admits the stickiest issue involves property investment trust the Link Reit.
City’s chief executive says her remarks on three biggest thorns in the government’s side were made in a private meeting, and admits the stickiest issue involves property investment trust the Link Reit.
Vulnerable public housing residents are paying the price for the listing of the Link Reit. The government could offer ancillary amenities to those most affected.
Vulnerable public housing residents are paying the price for the listing of the Link Reit. The government could offer ancillary amenities to those most affected.
Asia’s largest real estate investment trust should not be allowed to ignore its social responsibility to ensure that price and rental increases at neighbourhood facilities remain reasonable.
Asia’s largest real estate investment trust should not be allowed to ignore its social responsibility to ensure that price and rental increases at neighbourhood facilities remain reasonable.
In this day and age where retail giants are conquering markets and malls start to look the same, perhaps we should think about the ‘fair dollar’ and protecting precious small businesses.
There are no practical solutions when it comes to the Link Reit, MTR fares and the Mandatory Provident Fund, and politicians who claim otherwise are posturing