The Provisions contain more detailed regulations which are intended to facilitate the simplification and standardization of the granting of orders for preservation of property.

The significant year-on-year GDP growth of 8% and 7.6% in the first two quarters of 2021 respectively has put an end to the negative GDP growth recorded in 2019 and 2020.

The recent changes to the Hong Kong Listing Rules allow biotech issuers who do not meet the financial eligibility tests to be listed, and permit listing of companies with "weighted voting right" ...

Home-buyers in Hong Kong have for the longest time been short changed in the actual living space of apartments they bought, as common areas of housing development here until recently have been included in the calculation of the size of apartments for sale.

The Contracts (Rights Of Third Parties) Ordinance (the "CRTPO") comes into force on 1 January 2016 – or in nine weeks' time.

Hong Kong is an established business hub strategically centred in the heart of Asia, but navigating the complex tax, legal and regulatory hurdles can be difficult without local help on board.

Real Estate Investment Trusts, commonly known as REITs, are closed-ended retail funds that invest primarily in real estate and seek to provide returns to investors in the form of dividends.

Tai Po is a traditional village located in the northeastern part of the New Territories in Hong Kong. Its historical relics, old temples, quaint fishing village and natural scenery make it a popular destination for both tourists and local residents alike.

There is much enthusiasm in Hong Kong for investment in property, and for good reason.

Passed on December 18, 2024, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Leased Premises Reinstatement and Allowance for Buildings and Structures) Bill 2024 ("Lease Reinstatement Costs Bill") amends the Inland Revenue Ordinance ("IRO") to permit tenants of leased premises...

On 29 October and 1 November 2012, we published the first and second of two legal updates on the introduction of Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Mr. Leung Chun-ying outlined the Hong Kong Government’s plan to streamline procedures for resolving land premium disputes.

Under the Ordinance, only the person or persons who "owns" or "own" not less than 90% (or 80% in certain situations) of the undivided shares in a lot may apply for order for compulsory sale.

As an attempt to cool off the residential property market, the Hong Kong Government, announced that the Stamp Duty Ordinance would be amended to increase the AVD rates for ALL residential property transactions.

On 29 October 2012, we published a legal update on the introduction of the Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) and the adjusted rates and extension of the holding period in respect of the Special Stamp Duty (SSD).

The Court of Final Appeal delivered its judgment in the case of "Cheuk Shu Yin v. Yip So Wan and Lo King Fai" and the case of "Ling Wing Fai Billy, Lam Wa and another v. Ling Shui Fai, Chu Yuen Lun Garmen and others" on 13 November 2012.

Data centres have moved from being an "alternative" real estate asset class to the mainstream in recent years. With the advent of 5G and continued digitisation of work and home life...

On 24 July 2014, we issued a legal update on the Hong Kong Government’s proposed two-year Pilot Scheme for arbitration on land premium.

Mrs Lejonvarn carried out professional services for Mr and Mrs Burgess on their garden landscaping project.

The Property Management Services Bill (the "Bill") was gazetted on 25 April 2014.