Residential Sales

Landscope specialises in top-end luxury residential properties in Hong Kong, including single residences, detached houses, townhouses, duplexes and large apartments.

We have a significant and differentiated presence in the market and have to date maintained two sales records in Hong Kong, namely the most valuable house (HK$728.8 million or US$93 million) and the most valuable and the biggest apartment (HK$162 million or US$20.7 million).

Landscope comprises some of the most sought-after and experienced sales negotiators in the Hong Kong market.

Residential Leasing

With Landscope leading position in the top-end luxury market, we are able to obtain first-hand information from landlords and tenants alike. Coupled with our intelligent information system and the resourceful, service-oriented leasing team, we provide impeccable services to clients with the aid of advanced IT applications.

To illustrate, Landscope brokered the lease of the second biggest apartment in Hong Kong.

Investment Agency

The ultimate form of property transactions is investment acquisition/disposal with properties bought for their inherent values and potential future values. A substantial amount of information analysis, projections, refurbishment plans, development appraisals, marketing proposals and strategic advice are expected from an investment agent.

Landscope excels in this sector, and is responsible for some of the landmark deals in Hong Kong's real estate history. The senior management has always developed and maintained close relationships with the major market players, including local investors and international investment funds. Our team is also fully equipped to take on the new, ever-changing challenges in the property market that has come into play in the globalisation movement.

Tenders & Auctions

Tenders and auctions are common forms of property disposal, especially when fiduciary duties are involved or market competition dictates.

Landscope is one of the most experienced and successful property agencies in this specialist field. We have sold numerous single houses, townhouses, apartments, penthouses, development sites, shops, office blocks and residential blocks by way of tenders and auctions, and are frequently appointed by mortgagee banks in tender sales of foreclosed properties.

Disturbance Claims

The government and other public authorities undertake Hong Kong's infrastructure development and in the process, inevitably conflict with private interests and create disturbance to the private sector, especially the retail and F&B businesses.

The complexity of relevant compensation ordinances is beyond the layman's understanding. As such, experts are needed to help unravel the perplexity of such issues, quantifying losses and representing clients in negotiations. This calls for profound experience in statutory valuation works and an in-depth understanding of affected businesses.

Landscope is the leader with an overwhelming market share in this field. We have over the years established a good reputation and an enviable track record.

Rates Appeal

The government makes annual rating assessment of all Hong Kong properties for the purpose of rates collection. Due to the general nature of assessments, there are invariably some over-assessments. Aggrieved parties may apply for re-assessment and appeal.

Our team of well-experienced valuers are positioned to advise and represent clients in the rates appeal process. We have maintained a higher rate of success than the industry average.

Stamp Duty Appeal

Stamp Duty is payable on every property transaction, be iStamp Duty is payable on every property transaction, be it lease or sale. Due to the heterogeneous nature of real estates, the government's assessments of Stamp Duty may not always reflect the market reality.

With Landscope active agency business, we always possess the most up-to-date market information, and our seasoned valuers are experienced with all types of properties, which are essential in making forceful and convincing valuation arguments.

Rental Disputes

Landlords and tenants may disagree on renewal rents, be it commercial or residential properties. This is particularly common in Hong Kong where the property market is always volatile.

Landscope valuers are fully supported by our agency team so that the most up-to-date market evidence is always readily available. We have acted as expert witness or independent valuers on many rental dispute occasions. Our valuers are fully experienced with Lands Tribunal proceedings and have won excellent reputation.

Portfolio Valuations

Listed companies, property investment funds, private companies and institutional real estate investors require regular, independent valuations and revaluations of their property portfolio for accounting, auditing, listing, fund-raising and other similar purposes.

Landscope has been retained by a large number of listed companies, accounting firms, law firms and property investment funds to carry out periodic portfolio valuations. Ad hoc reports can also be produced within short notice.

Investment Advice

Working hand in hand with Investment Agency, Landscope's valuation team provides technical know-how and scientific analysis in advising property investment opportunities.

The enviable track record of Landscope's investment agency is founded on the combination of solid professional knowledge in various investment disciplines and our first-hand dealing experience.

Preliminary Advice

We provide general planning advice for land development. This includes the identification of development potential of a site and the maximisation of land use from the client's perspective.

Section 16 Planning Application / Section 17 Planning Review

We prepare and consolidate for clients all types of development planning applications, ranging from temporary uses for open storage/parking facilities, change of use within industrial buildings, small house developments, residential developments, commercial/office/hotel uses, academic/hotel developments to government/institution/community uses, etc.

Rezoning Request

We request, on behalf of the client, for amendments of the statutory plan in order to facilitate the implementation of development proposals (e.g. the rezoning of “G/IC” zone or the amendment of the statutory notes of the zoning plan to accommodate the client's intended proposed land uses, etc). This also includes the "upzoning" proposal to intensify the development potential of the client's site.

Objection to Statutory Plans

We assist clients in lodging objections for potential new developments and redevelopments affected by the gazettal of outline zoning plans in urban areas and rural New Territories based on the client's intention.

Discharge of Planning Condition

We provide professional service to monitor and follow-up subsequent to receiving planning approvals. This includes the coordination for the fulfillment of planning conditions to the satisfaction of various government departments to avoid unnecessary lapsing of the planning permission.