From Causeway Bay to the New Territories, we guide owners, investors and developers through every legal dimension of property in one of the world’s most complex real-estate markets.
Each area below represents a discipline where our team has resolved hundreds of matters for clients across Hong Kong’s property landscape.
We manage the purchase, sale and mortgage of residential properties throughout Hong Kong, handling everything from preliminary agreements and stamp duty calculations to completion statements and post-completion registrations at the Land Registry. Our team ensures every assignment or sub-sale is executed without delay, keeping your transaction on schedule.
Negotiating and drafting commercial leases in Hong Kong requires an understanding of the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance and market practice. We advise landlords and tenants on rent reviews, break clauses, reinstatement obligations and licence agreements for offices, retail units and industrial premises across the territory.
When disagreements arise between landlords and tenants — whether over repair obligations, unauthorised alterations, or security deposit deductions — we provide strategic advice and, where necessary, represent clients in the Lands Tribunal. We also handle statutory tenancy renewals and recovery of possession proceedings.
A thorough title search is the foundation of any safe property transaction. We examine government lease conditions, encumbrances, building orders and occupation permits, producing a clear title report that identifies risks before you commit. Our due diligence extends to uncompleted developments and village-type properties in the New Territories.
We advise developers on land premium negotiations, lease modifications, joint-venture structures and compliance with the Lands Department’s consent scheme. Our experience spans small-lot redevelopments in older urban districts and large-scale projects requiring multiple government approvals.
Multi-storey buildings in Hong Kong are governed by Deeds of Mutual Covenant. We advise owners’ corporations and individual owners on management disputes, common-area maintenance obligations, building management ordinance compliance and the compulsory sale process under the Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) Ordinance.
Every property matter follows a clear path. Here is ours, refined over years of practice in Hong Kong’s property market.
We begin with a focused conversation about your property matter — whether it involves a purchase, a dispute or a development question. Within two working days you receive a written scope of work and a transparent fee estimate with no hidden charges.
Our team conducts title searches at the Land Registry, reviews government lease conditions and identifies any encumbrances or building orders. We map out the legal landscape so you understand every risk and opportunity before making decisions.
We prepare or review all transactional documents — provisional agreements, formal sale-and-purchase agreements, assignments, mortgages and leases. Every clause is negotiated with your commercial objectives front of mind.
On completion day we coordinate with all parties — banks, estate agents, the other side’s solicitors — to ensure a smooth exchange of funds and documents. We handle stamp duty payment and registration at the Land Registry, then deliver your title deeds or certified copies.
Our relationship does not end at registration. We remain available for follow-up queries, future refinancing, tenancy management or any subsequent property matter you may face.
Our outcomes reflect the depth of experience we bring to every property matter across Hong Kong.
Property transactions raise many questions. Here are the ones we hear most often from clients in Hong Kong.
Most residential purchases in Hong Kong complete within six to eight weeks from the signing of the provisional agreement. The exact timeline depends on the mortgage approval process, title search complexity and whether the property is a first-hand or second-hand sale. We provide a detailed schedule at the outset so you can plan around key dates.
Hong Kong imposes Ad Valorem Stamp Duty on property transactions, with rates ranging from HK$100 to 4.25% of the consideration depending on the property value. If you already own residential property in Hong Kong, a flat rate of 7.5% applies under the New Residential Stamp Duty regime. Non-permanent residents face an additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty of 7.5%. We calculate the exact liability for your transaction during the initial assessment.
Absolutely. New Territories properties often involve additional complexities such as small house policy applications, Tso and Tong ancestral land issues, and Block Crown Lease conditions. Our team has extensive experience navigating these unique requirements and working with the District Lands Office to resolve title queries specific to the New Territories.
If our title search reveals a defect — such as an outstanding building order, an unregistered interest or a breach of government lease conditions — we advise you on the options available. In many cases, defects can be remedied through rectification applications, indemnity insurance or negotiated price adjustments. If the defect is fundamental, we help you exercise your contractual right to rescind the agreement and recover your deposit.
We offer fixed-fee arrangements for standard conveyancing work so you know the total cost upfront. For advisory, dispute and development matters, we provide detailed fee estimates based on the anticipated scope. We do not charge for initial consultations, and we always discuss costs openly before any engagement begins.
Whether you are buying your first flat, negotiating a commercial lease or facing a dispute with your landlord, we are here to help. Send us a message or call during office hours — we aim to respond within one business day.