The Business of Centres Feb 2007
Business Centres or Serviced Offices, are one of the least obvious but fastest developing sectors within the Shanghai property market.
A Question of Ownership Jan 2007
The publication of Circular 171 in July 2006 set out the Central Government¡¯s position in relation to foreign ownership of property in the People¡¯s Republic of China.
Registration Headaches Nov 2006
So, you¡¯ve found the perfect office space. The question now is whether to register it or not.
Tax to the Rescue Sep 2006
Following on from our analysis of the recent legislation concerning foreign investment in Chinese Real Estate, this month saw further announcements from the central government, aimed at curbing land development.
Not so fast Batman Aug 2006
The central government curbs foreign investment in Chinese Real Estate
PRC Architecture in the PRC Jun 2006
Unlike the red flag of the
people¡¯s republic of china,
prc architecture¡¯s corporate
colours come in a softer
range of blues: from
the aqua marine and turquoise of their
offices on Yongjia Lu, to the darker hues
of Michael Vacher¡¯s snakeskin cowboy
boots. As Managing Director for the
Asia Pacific region he is responsible for
overseeing design and planning projects
spanning the whole range from residential
to commercial and ecological, mainly in
China but some as far away as Abu Dhabi
and Africa.
Hi-Tech & Metal bashing in the suburbs May 2006
While most of use are aware of the size and scope of Shanghai city itself, the metropolis area represents only one aspect of its business scope and wealth generation.
Out in the sticks Feb 2006 A brief survey of Shanghai's industrial estates.
Hongqiao Offices Jan 2006 Convenient for many workers living in the west of the city ¨C particularly the bosses and, for those companies requiring regular access either to the Hongqiao airport of western manufacturing zones around the city.
TITLE FIGHT Jan 2006 The vagaries of lease and company registration can throw up some interesting points of instruction.
Lights behind the Bund Nov 2005 While the Bund remains the public face of historic Shanghai; it is the streets immediately behind, teaming with iconic grandeur and art deco chic, which hold the key commercial future.
A Patchwork Cover Nov 2005 While the visual future of Shanghai will be dominated by it¡¯s prolific and varied skyline, repute as an international city may rely less on this aspect.
Budget up the Scale Sep 2005 As rents rise local firms continue to find hot spots where, hidden away from the crowd, they can enjoy reasonably located offices at bargain prices.
New Acts to Follow Sep 2005 Stirrings in Jing¡¯An district show a developing approach to the provision of office & retail accommodation in Shanghai¡¯s city centre.
Paper Problems Aug 2005 Contracting leases with landlords of Shanghai¡¯s larger offices or even private landlords who have purchased individual units, should be a relatively straight forward undertaking. There are of course various checks which should be done...
Gross Interpretation & Other Details Aug 2005 While readers are away on holiday, it seemed a good idea to cover some of the more technical aspects of the real estate market in Shanghai.
A Question of Preservation Jun 2005 Although office and commercial spaces play a smaller role in the question of city preservation compared to that of residential buildings, they do still have a part.
Property Marketing - H4 in 3D Jun 2005 A UK company, H4 Consulting, is in China to bring these buildings to life. Established in London in 1996, the company is a prominent user of 3D technology to aid property design and marketing.
A Lack of Adventure May 2005 For a country so involved in the development and building of Shanghai in the early part of the 20th century, the UK has contributed little during the cities recent renaissance.
Englishmen in Shanghai Mar 2005 With much talk of the skills and technology being brought to China from the West, there is perhaps, sometimes a lack of appreciation of what China is teaching our own firms.
Up the Creek, with a Paddle Mar 2005 Running like an artery from the Huangpu at Shanghai to the Great Canal at Suzhou, Suzhou Creek evokes a mixture of reactions in Shanghai residents, both local and foreign alike.
He who Pays the Piper Jan 2005 I thought it would be amusing, with one end of year past and another soon to arrive, to discuss a few of the idiosyncrasies of the Shanghai office rental market.
Wet Weather Rents Dec 2004 t's a cold wind blowing through Shanghai for tenants this winter, with recent figures showing a happier Christmas for landlords.
Below the Skyline Nov 2004 Despite the fast changing Shanghai skyline, it might be what's going on below which will shape the city's future.
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