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📢Today, we are launching our  latest China thought leadership paper: 🏠 Evolution of Canary Wharf: Why and What Makes it the Emerging Property Hotspot for Chinese Buyers and Investors? 📰For this Thought Leadership Article, 11K | China-Specialist Communications Consultancy  and  Canary Wharf Group  invited 10 experts across different sectors in Asia and the UK to offer their unique industry perspectives on this key question.    Below are the top 6 key findings:  ☑️Canary Wharf has undergone a transformation from business district to cultural destination, attractive to residents and visitors alike. The style and amenities of the area are ideal for Chinese buyers and property investors.      ☑️Chinese buyers are changing from being predominantly property investors to also taking an interest in becoming owner-occupiers and Canary Wharf is just the kind of neighbourhood that is encouraging that shift.      ☑️The amenities, location, security and excellent transport links are among the features of Canary Wharf that are most appealing to Chinese buyers. Convenience is key and with Canary Wharf, everything – from work, to socialising, to shopping – is on the doorstep.     ☑️Thanks to the high-rise and modern nature of the residences in Canary Wharf, Chinese (including Hong Kong) investors will feel right at home. The area is similar in style to the developments they’re used to. Amenities and green spaces are all within walking distance, which is another key factor.     ☑️Thanks to Canary Wharf’s many attractions to Chinese property investors, there is a growing Chinese community here, which is, in itself, a draw to people considering the area.      ☑️Canary Wharf is continually developing, not just in its properties and infrastructure, but also in the diversification of the businesses it attracts. With tech and life science companies coming in, the area looks set to continue to experience innovation and future growth.   * Big thank you to all our industry experts for your valuable insights (not in order) in this paper:     Melanie Conway of Canary Wharf Group | 曹锦玥 Winnie Jinyue Cao of Blick Rothenberg | Winnie Seow of Hawksford | Yuchen Xia of New Horizon Global | Wenxi Zhou 周文玺 of Lawrence Stephens | Jenny Dong of Managing Ocean Tide Wealth Limited | Jonathan Chan of Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP | George Why of Russell Academy | Vincent Tsz Ming Li, CFA of Oakcean Capital | Terence Tan of Azets.     👇 Read the full article below. #chinapr #canarywharf #londonproperty #insights

Last week, 11K | China-Specialist Communications Consultancy had the great honour of organising our client Regal London (APAC) Regal London's panel discussion event with the theme '𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞?'at Fulton & Fifth's marketing suite. Sally Maier-Yip 葉運珍 ✨, MD of 11K Consulting moderated this inspiring panel discussion, and below are the key takeaways from key speakers: 🎙️Jacob Sullivan, Global Sales & Residential Marketing Director at Regal London ✅The UK residential property market is looking to be more stable and positive after the UK general election. The interests from Chinese buyers in the London market remain strong, given UK/London's proven track records, sound infrastructure, and reputation for world-class education.   ✅The regenerated NW London properties, such as Fulton & Fifth in Wembley Park, are one of the hot destinations for Chinese buyers recently.     🎙️Susan 🇬🇧 Fang, Co-founder of OxBridge Holdings, Inc.  ✅ When Chinese buyers are looking to buy properties in London, they are looking for connectivity, ease of transport, safety/security (for younger students), and a sense of local (Chinese) community.     🎙️Jenny Dong, Founder and Managing Director at Ocean Tide Wealth Limited   ✅Chinese (and international) buyers have been waiting for the results of the UK general election; now it's over. People already started to buy again and their confidence remains strong in the UK property market (for both letting and buying).     #londonevent #property #pr #paneldiscussion

In June, Sally Maier-Yip 葉運珍 ✨, MD of 11K | China-Specialist Communications Consultancy, interviewed 11K’s Shanghai-based Head of China, Julia Wang. 💡 Below are the key insights from Julia's first-hand observations in China: 🚀 Great news: China finally bounced back after the pandemic! ☑️" By 2024, a lot more Chinese people started traveling again. They're coming back to the UK, specifically to London, and also returning to France, Italy, the US, and Southeast Asia." ☑️"For the Chinese young generations, they prefer to travel in the smaller groups, seeking memorable and high-quality experiences." 💡 Other key facts and stats you should know: ☑️About 489m domestic trips were made in 2023, generating Rmb4.9trn (US$679bn) in tourism revenue. Spending per domestic tourist in 2023 has already surpassed its pre‑pandemic levels, reaching a five‑year high. (Source: China's National Bureau of Statistics) ☑️Countries that reopened their borders earlier, such as South Korea, Australia and Singapore, saw their respective outbound tourism levels recovering to more than 65% of their pre‑pandemic levels one year after reopening, even with covid-related restrictions in other countries. ☑️Earlier this year, Chinese officials set a target of weekly flight capacity to achieve 80% of its pre‑pandemic levels by the end of 2024. ☑️Although the number of outbound travellers will continue to rise, the preference of Chinese tourists will gradually shift away from shopping overseas to consumption of cultural and experiential products. Did you see more Chinese travellers coming back to your country? How are you catering to their changing needs? Stay tuned for our upcoming China insights episodes 🎬… #chinamarket #interview #insights

🎉11K | China-Specialist Communications Consultancy published a China thought leadership paper, entitled “𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀? “<伦敦房地产市场概述与预测：中国买家未来12个月内在伦敦置业的位置和驱动力> in partnership with client Regal London (MENA) Regal London (APAC). 📰This article was positively featured on 12 top leading Chinese media, including Tencent, ifeng.com, Snowball Finance, Jiemian News, ZAKER, Sohu, Fangchan.com, JPM.CN, PC House, NetEase (163.com), Sina Property, eastmoney.com, and more. In this new thought leadership paper, we found the top 8 key findings from 13 interviewed experts across different sectors in the UK and Asia.✨ Read the full new thought leadership paper at the link in the Comment below.

🔥Hot off the press🔥 📢We have just launched our new China thought leadership paper:  “London Property Market Overview & Prediction: Where and why are Chinese buyers buying residential properties in London in the next 12 months?” For this Thought Leadership Article, 11K | China-Specialist Communications Consultancy and Regal London Regal Regal London (MENA) Regal London (APAC) invited 13 experts across different sectors in the UK and Asia to offer their unique industry perspectives on this key question. 💡Below are the top 8 Key findings: ☑️London, as a global financial hub, continues to be an attractive proposition for Chinese property investors. It is seen as stable and secure, as well as something of a safe haven or medium and long-term investment. ☑️A new generation of well-educated Chinese buyers are looking for properties in which to live, study, settle and raise families, so the environment in which those properties are located is very important. ☑️Traditional residential areas such as Richmond, Highgate, Greenwich and Hampstead will always be popular, but regenerated districts in places like Wembley, Colindale and Stratford are increasingly attractive to Chinese buyers.  ☑️Locations slightly further outside London, but with efficient transport links – such as Watford and St Albans – are increasingly valued for the amount of space they offer compared to similarly-priced properties in central London. ☑️Education is a still a huge driver for the Chinese when it comes to property investment decisions and there is no sign of this changing in the foreseeable future.  ☑️London’s highly regarded schools and universities will continue to be a major factor with Chinese families choosing where to buy. However, younger parents may start to prioritise schools in safer and more spacious areas away from the city centre. ☑️Professional guidance through the financial and legal complexities of buying property is essential, though Chinese investors should also familiarise themselves with the area they’re looking to buy in. ☑️It is vital to keep abreast of any and all regulatory and economic factors that could impact a property purchase. However, these are less likely to affect those looking for a long-term investment. Please find attached full Thought Leadership Paper for your reading! *************************** Thank you all our experts for your most valuable insights (not in order):  Jacob Sullivan｜Robert Kerr｜Winnie Cao｜Sarah Lau｜Samuel Chan Sze Ming｜Liam Monaghan｜Jenny Dong｜Rafael Steinmetz Leffa｜Susan Fang｜Yuchen Xia ｜Simon Green ｜Peter Fenyves｜Chloe Yap *************************** Hope you enjoy reading it! 📰 * If you have any comments on or questions about this thought leadership paper, please contact Sally Maier-Yip 葉運珍 ✨ at [email protected] #thoughtleadership #regallondon #property #insights

Happy Dragon Boat Festival!✨ 端午安康🐉 May this celebration fill your heart with happiness and harmony. We wish you a happy, healthy and blissful Dragon Boat Festival! - From 11K | China-Specialist Communications Consultancy

🎉CLIENT NEWS:    Last month, 11K | China-Speciaist Communications Consultancy secured high-level media interviews for Bow Green by St James (a proud member of the Berkeley Group Plc) and Katie Thompson, Sales & Marketing Director at St James with 4 top mainstream and business media in Hong Kong🇭🇰. 11K secured some brilliant coverages from the interviews. 📰   🛎️ Headline: Bow Green, a new development in London, UK, is launched for sale, area starting from 427 square feet and an entry price of approximately HK$3.8 million    🛎️Highlights:   ✅ The forecasted rental yield of Bow Green is promising, expected to reach as high as 6.3% for 1-bedroom apartments, 6.2-6.6% for 2-bedroom units. ✅ Bow Green boasts prime location in East London, within the Golden Triangle and in proximity to 22 top universities, including Queen Mary University. ✅ Compared to similar apartments in nearby areas, Bow Green’s 1 bedroom units can offer savings of up to 20%  ✅  Bow Green offers a wide range of facilities including a game room, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as exceptional green spaces includes a five acres of public park. #bowgreen #ukproperty #berkeley #media

Earlier this week, 11K Shanghai team was invited to attend the "𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏·𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆" conference organised by Cadex in Shanghai. Nine respected architects and designers from various countries explored sustainable efforts in architecture, interior design, production processes, and marketing strategies. 💡What we learnt from the conference: 🌿 In summary, "Nature" in Design means: Fusion, Sustainability, and Life Experience. 🌿 "𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚" - Chen Side explored unity in diversity and harmony in differences, as the concept of "harmony in diversity"(和而不同) propelled society towards prosperity. He demonstrated how "harmony in diversity" manifested its power in design: blending the past and present, guiding the collision of Eastern and Western cultures, and leaping in design scales. Let "diversity" blend into "harmony" through design. 🌿 "𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚: 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔" - Yan Yu discussed about biophilic design, health-centric design, and sustainability principles. Together with designers, Yan explored how to create interior spaces that not only enhanced residents' quality of life but also contributed positively to the environment. 🌿 "𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏" - Stefano Piontini emphasised how designing from the user's perspective was now more critical than ever, from urban environments to retail spaces, from homes to offices and hotels. He crafted a storytelling process tailored to clients and users, connecting with clients and enhancing their life experiences. 💡 11K’s views on design trends in China and worldwide in 2024: 1. 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚: The rising importance of sustainability in everyday life isn't just a design phase; it's a lifestyle celebration. Sustainability involves harmonious coexistence not only with natural elements, but also with communities and historical contexts. 2. 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Technology continues revolutionising our lives. Expect smarter homes in 2024 with options like voice-activated lighting and AI-powered home management, making lives easier and more convenient. 3. 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏: For clients, a building's cultural heritage, historical context, geographical location, and amenities are as crucial as its architectural aesthetics. What kinds of design trends have you noticed in your country? #Design #SustainableDesign #Architecture #China #trends

🎉CLIENT NEWS: We 11K | China-Speciaist Communications Consultancy secured a high-level media interview on Noblesse, for HBA Residential, the boutique design house of Hirsch Bedner Associates specialising in exquisite residential architecture for discerning clients seeking design excellence. The interview featured Kate Earl, Creative Director at HBA Residential in London, and Minako Tanaka, Design Director at HBA Residential in Hong Kong. Noblesse Media, a monthly Chinese luxury lifestyle magazine with a circulation of over 130k. 📰📓 🛎️ Headline: HBA Residential: Tailor-Made Extraordinary Ultra-Luxury Space 🛎️ Highlight: ✅ HBA Residential’s design philosophy celebrates individuality, with every detail reflecting their clients' distinctiveness. Their portfolio spans the globe, showcasing the diversity and individuality that defines HBAR. ✅ HBA Residentials design approach is centred on creating tailored, bespoke designs that cater to their clients' unique preferences and lifestyles. ✅ Setting itself apart from other design firms in the market, HBA Residential is a world-leading ultra-luxury design studio with an exceptional team of architects and designers. ✅As part of the globally renowned and highly acclaimed HBA Group, with multidisciplinary business lines, HBA Residential is able to tap into the vast global network of talents and interdisciplinary colleagues. ✅ HBA Residential also hugely benefits from HBA’s impressive three-decade experience in China and its large growing team including Chinese talents. 👇Read the full article (in Chinese) at the link in the Comment below. #InteriorDesign #BespokeDesign #HBAR #Luxuryproperty

🎉CLIENT NEWS Recently, we 11K Consulting | China-Speciaist Comms Consultancy assisted client Native Land in introducing its landmark development Bankside Yards (滨岸华庭) to the Chinese (including Hong Kong) audiences. We achieved great results through strategic media pitching and media appointments. 📰 Native Land, a leading developer renowned for crafting high-quality, commercial, residential, and mixed-use spaces and places in the UK, has revealed its newest development in London's South Bank - Bankside Yards. 🇬🇧 🏙️This extraordinary project spans an impressive 1.4 million square feet epitomises a steadfast dedication to sustainability and will be central London’s premier high-rise residential development. The successful launch was positively featured in more than 8 top leading Chinese luxury and mainstream press, including: Vogue China, Harper’s Bazaar China, Sina Property, NetEase (163.com), Jiemian News, Snowball Finance, ifeng.com and Tencent and more. 🛎️ Headline: Introducing Bankside Yards - London’s new major mixed-use development by the River Thames  <伦敦泰晤士河畔全新大型综合开发项目Bankside Yards即将启幕> 💡Key insights： 🏠 Bankside Yards is a development that further highlights London's continued evolution as a global hub for real estate investment and innovation. 📍Extraordinary cultural destination in prime central London: Situated along the southern bank of the River Thames, Bankside Yards is situated amongst world-famous institutions with a rich history. 🚇Excellent connectivity: Bankside Yards lies within easy reach of no less than 4 National Rail stations, 6 London Underground stations, 2 Riverboat Piers, and the London bus network, making it one of the most well-connected major mixed-use riverside developments in the capital. 🏫Exceptional educational resources: Ideally placed to access the city’s esteemed academic institutions, including King’s College London, Westminster School and London School of Economics among many others. ☕️Comprehensive facilities: The octet of buildings will provide homes, workspace, retail and hospitality alongside 14 historic railway arches which have been closed to the public for over 150 years and are being restored to offer 50,000 sq ft of amenity, retail, bar, restaurant and cultural spaces. ♻️Zero emissions mission mixed-use development: Bankside Yards is the UK’s first fossil-fuel free major mixed-use development masterminded by Native Land and a hero team of design maestros. 🏆World-class design team of the major mixed-use development: Master planned by renowned London-based firm PLP Architecture, the design team is further bolstered by a range of distinguished architects and urban planners. Read the full article (in Chinese) at the link in the Comment below. #banksideyards #londonproperty #primecentrallondon #China #media