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Real estate forms an integral part of many corporate businesses and as such needs to be considered in the implementation of any properly formulated strategy in the current economic environment.

Disputes often arise about the extent of a tenant's obligations to reinstate the leased premises at the conclusion of the lease. Large sums of money can be involved. Modern commercial leases usually contain a...

As a new initiative to encourage the revitalisation of industrial buildings (IBs) in Hong Kong, the Development Bureau introduced a pilot scheme on 4 March 2021...

Part IVA of the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance (Cap. 7) came into effect on 22 January 2022, imposing regulations on tenancy of a subdivided unit which is commonly known as "劏房" in Chinese.

As part of the government's relief measures in response to the fifth wave of COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong, the Development Bureau announced on 14 March 2022 that extensions to the building covenant period for up to six months ...

Tackling land shortage in Hong Kong has always been a top priority on the government's agenda, with numerous strategies deployed to increase land supply.

This Legal Update outlines a recent Hong Kong Court of First Instance (HKCFI) decision regarding powers of the Land Registrar to withhold registration of instruments.

The Temporary Protection Measures for Business Tenants (COVID-19 Pandemic) Ordinance (Cap. 644) (the Ordinance) came into effect on 1 May 2022.

One of the sources in obtaining land for development in Hong Kong is through acquisition of old buildings. If for any reason the developer is unable to acquire 100% interests in the lot...

What is the allocation of responsibility for damage and defects after the expiry of a tenancy The dispute in So Hon Ming Francis v Cheung Lau Shau Chun and Another ([2021] HKDC 1494...

Hong Kong's Legislative Council passed the Temporary Protection Measures for Business Tenants (COVID-19 Pandemic) Ordinance (Cap.644) (the Ordinance) on 28 April 2022...

Hong Kong has been struck by typhoons and heavy rainstorms before, but never by both within the space of two short weeks, nor with such severity.

On 5 March 2021, we published a Q&A on the Development Bureau's announcement for a two-year pilot scheme to charge land premiums at standard rates for lease modifications involving industrial building (IB) redevelopment.

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With general purpose leases of about 2,400 lots expiring from June 2025 to 29 June 2047and about 300,000 lots expiring concurrently on 30 June 20471 the Hong Kong SAR...

All land in Hong Kong (with the exception of St. John's Cathedral, the only freehold property in Hong Kong) is leasehold property.