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We are a leading integrated capital markets platform in Greater China, specializing in high value-added investment brokerage and advisory, deal advisory, finance advisory, and outbound investment services, alongside dedicated portfolio management for institutional investors worldwide. Our clients navigate complex market dynamics, deploy capital, and scale portfolios within Greater China's intricate landscape. They require incisive insight, innovative strategies, and a dependable partner.

We provide clients with unparalleled access to active capital sources throughout Greater China and globally, crafting bespoke capital solutions that yield superior returns. Our profound understanding of local market conditions, augmented by our expansive global network, enables us to expertly navigate the distinct challenges and opportunities inherent in the region's commercial real estate sector. Our teams in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chengdu and other key cities exemplify our localised expertise and comprehensive coverage.

Beyond any single transaction, we build relationships that endure through cycles, across continents and over time. That's why more investors are turning to us as their advisor of choice in Greater China.

What Sets Us Apart

Access to Active Capital

No matter the market conditions, we maintain deep relationships with active capital sources across Greater China and internationally. Our extensive network of institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and private equity firms ensures we can maximise value for our clients in both primary and secondary markets throughout the region. We combine this with our deep market knowledge to deliver exceptional results.

Creative Capital Solutions

With access to a deep network of capital sources, extensive structuring experience, and a full spectrum of financial services, we deliver bespoke financing solutions across all asset classes. Our understanding of the region’s regulatory landscape allows us to structure innovative transactions that provide clients with a competitive advantage in a sophisticated investment environment.

Research & Market Intelligence

Our insights help clients navigate market cycles through in-depth market attractiveness analyses, modelling, and forecasting tailored to the region’s distinct dynamics. We interpret structural changes across the built environment—from evolving urban development patterns to shifting occupier demands—enabling investors to anticipate opportunities and mitigate risk.

Proprietary Technology & Local Expertise

Our advisors integrate data, analytics, and deep local market knowledge through proprietary investor-focused technology platforms. This combination enhances investment performance and supports smarter, faster decision-making across the region’s diverse markets, from tier-one cities to emerging growth centres.

Specialization

Industry-Focused Service Portfolio



Office Investment Services


We offer comprehensive investment advisory services across key business districts such as Hong Kong’s Central, Shanghai’s Lujiazui, Beijing’s CBD, and emerging hubs including Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Our expertise covers core, value-add, and opportunistic strategies tailored to local market dynamics and regulatory frameworks. Close relationships with major occupiers inform our investment recommendations, providing insights into demand patterns, rental trends, and space utilisation to ensure optimal returns and risk management.

Logistics & Industrial Investment Services


We provide strategic investment advisory for warehouses, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, and last-mile delivery hubs across leading markets. Our team understands critical demand drivers such as port connectivity, transportation infrastructure, labour availability, and local regulation. We advise on forward funding, sale-and-leaseback structures, and joint venture partnerships—aligning with client objectives and capturing cross-border opportunities between mainland China and Hong Kong.

Retail Investment Services


The retail investment landscape continues to evolve with urbanisation and changing consumer behaviour. We deliver comprehensive advisory services for shopping centres, high-street retail, retail warehousing, and mixed-use developments across major cities and emerging growth markets. Our expertise spans traditional and new retail formats, addressing digital integration and omnichannel trends. We identify value creation opportunities through strategic asset enhancement and mixed-use repositioning, working with development and placemaking specialists to maximise long-term performance in a dynamic retail environment.

Services

Investment Services



Valuation & Advisory Services


Our Valuation & Advisory professionals provide the analytical depth and market insight necessary for confident, data-driven investment decisions. We deliver precise valuations, market studies, and strategic advice that support capital markets transactions across all asset classes throughout the region.

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Project & Development Services


From concept to completion, our project and development services team manages complex real estate developments that create value for investors. We provide development management, project advisory, and strategic planning services that ensure successful project delivery across Greater China's diverse markets.

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Equity, Debt & Structured Finance


Our Equity, Debt & Structured Finance (EDSF) professionals are dedicated to providing comprehensive, creative financing and equity structuring solutions tailored to your investment needs. With unparalleled market insights, a vast global capital network, and a track record of maximizing transaction value, we help businesses like yours secure optimal financing terms for every type of real estate asset.

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Team

Research

Greater China Outlook Report 2026
Research • Economy

Greater China Outlook 2026

As the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, the development of commercial real estate in Greater China in 2026 will be influenced by multiple factors including macroeconomic conditions, industrial layout, market supply, and consumer evolution. This report examines recent trends in the real estate market and explores key areas that may shape future market opportunities in 2026.
Sabrina Wei • 31/12/2025
Hong Kong Northern Metropolis Report 2025
Research • Economy

Northern Metropolis Large-Scale Land Disposal — Market Analysis & Development Opportunities

The Hong Kong Chief Executive announced in his 2024 Policy Address the adoption of a large-scale land disposal approach to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis. In the first quarter of this year, the government invited the market to submit expressions of interest for the three pilot areas. Market responses were positive, highlighting strong industry engagement with the plan.
Rosanna Tang • 17/12/2025
Hong Kong Year End Market Report Q4 2025
Research • Economy

Hong Kong Office, Retail, Residential And Capital Markets — 2025 Review And 2026 Outlook

A lower interest rate environment and buoyant stock market have helped Hong Kong home prices to stabilize and tick upwards. Capital market sentiment has strengthened on the back of interest rate cuts and attractive pricing across asset sectors. Grade A office net absorption reached 1.1 million sq ft, although high availability will continue to weigh on overall rents. Retail sales performance continued to recover with overall high street retail rents expected to see a modest increase in 2026.
Rosanna Tang • 10/12/2025
China 15 Five Year Plan Report 2025
Research • Government / Public Sector

The 15th Five-Year Plan — Reshaping China's Real Estate Market Landscape For The Next Five Years

The outlines of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, covering the period 2026–2030 (with a continued long-term vision to 2035), were agreed at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in October 2025, with the release of the Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development.
Sabrina Wei • 14/11/2025
Chinese Mainland Real Estate Sustainability Report 2025
Research • Sustainability / ESG

Green Gains — Unlocking Commercial Real Estate Value Through Sustainability

As the Chinese mainland advances towards its dual-carbon goals, the real estate sector faces both challenges and opportunities. Sustainability is now central to long-term value creation in commercial real estate (CRE), driving demand, performance and resilience. This report explore how sustainability influences operational performance, asset value, and investment decisions within the CRE sector on the Chinese mainland.
Shaun Brodie • 06/11/2025
Hong Kong Office Retail Residential Market Report Q3 2025
Research • Economy

Hong Kong Office, Retail And Residential Markets Q3 2025 Review And Outlook

Hong Kong residential transaction numbers trended upwards in Q3 amid the current consolidation phase. The Grade A office market recorded the highest level of net absorption since Q2 2019. Overall retail sales experienced some stabilization with an uptick of 2.8% y-o-y through July and August, while average vacancy levels in core retail districts fell during the quarter.
Rosanna Tang • 08/10/2025
China Retail Supply Demand Trends Report 2025
Research • Economy

Greater China Retail Supply/Demand Trends — Shifting Consumption Pattens Reshaping Retail Real Estate

Total prime retail property stock in the core markets of the 15 major cities in Greater China tracked by Cushman & Wakefield reached 116.7 million sq m at the end of Q2 2025. Looking ahead, more than 20 million sq m of new supply is scheduled to enter the market by the end of 2027, further intensifying competition among landlords and operators.
Ivy Jia • 25/09/2025
HK Policy Address Insight 2025
Research • Economy

Hong Kong 2025 Policy Address Insight

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivered his fourth Policy Address on Sept. 17, 2025, with the theme of Deepening Reforms for Our People and Leveraging Our Strengths for a Brighter Future aiming for a vibrant economy, to pursue development, and to improve people’s livelihoods.
Rosanna Tang • 19/09/2025
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Research • Investment / Capital Markets

Chinese Mainland Life Sciences Real Estate: Capital Markets Outlook 2025

The Chinese mainland’s life sciences sector is entering a new era of global influence, underpinned by robust policy support, surging R&D investment, and the rapid evolution of both biotech and MedTech solutions.
Shaun Brodie • 09/09/2025
China Top Office Supply and Demand Trends Report 2025
Research • Workplace

Greater China Top Office Supply And Demand Trends

At the end of Q2 2025, the total Grade A office inventory in the core markets of the 20 major cities in Greater China we track totaled 72.1 million sq m. In the meantime, total premium core city office net absorption across the Greater China market for the H1 2025 period reached 0.76 million sq m, a 5.5% y-o-y increase.
Ivy Jia • 28/08/2025
Chinese Mainland Life Sciences Real Estate Market Report 2025
Research • Economy

Life Sciences On The Chinese Mainland — Vital Signs: Diagnosing Trends In The Life Sciences Real Estate Market On The Chinese Mainland

The life sciences sector on the Chinese mainland is experiencing rapid transformation, underpinned by policy liberalization, technological innovation, the emergence of major domestic players, and the rise of purpose-built real estate ecosystems. This report examines current market dynamics, regulatory shifts, landlord and occupier perspectives, and future growth directions.
Shaun Brodie • 31/07/2025
Asia REIT Market Insight 2024 2025
Research • Investment / Capital Markets

2024-2025 Asia REIT Market Insight

This comprehensive report, based on data primarily provided by Cushman & Wakefield's China Valuation & Advisory team, provides in-depth analyses and comparisons of the five largest REIT markets in Asia: Japan, Singapore, the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, China; and India.
Catherine Chen • 16/07/2025
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A Capital Markets team facilitates the flow of investment capital into commercial real estate transactions across the region. We support investors by providing access to active capital sources, structuring creative financing solutions, and delivering market intelligence that drives superior investment outcomes. Our professionals combine deep local market knowledge with global capital relationships to help clients buy, sell, and finance properties across all asset classes within Greater China’s dynamic markets.

New investors should begin by clarifying their investment objectives, risk appetite, and understanding the regulatory frameworks across the region’s distinct jurisdictions. We guide new entrants through market education, opportunity identification, and tailored due diligence processes designed for Greater China’s diverse investment landscape. Our team helps clients navigate local regulations, understand market dynamics, and connect with relevant capital sources while building relationships with experienced regional partners.

We leverage proprietary technology platforms, comprehensive market intelligence, and strong capital relationships to identify opportunities that match each client’s investment strategy. Our process includes detailed market analysis, property evaluation, and financial modeling that reflect local conditions and regulatory factors. For financing, we collaborate with local and international lenders—including banks, insurance firms, and alternative capital providers—to secure optimal terms and capital structures.

Commercial real estate analysis involves evaluating key factors such as location fundamentals, asset quality, lease structures, market comparables, and financial performance, all within the context of local market dynamics. We assess economic indicators, demographic trends, supply and demand patterns, and jurisdiction-specific regulatory environments. Our analysis also considers region-specific issues, including cross-border investment policies, taxation, and liquidity, to deliver comprehensive, data-driven investment recommendations.

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