Kerry Properties in the spotlight

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Citation
Building journal Hong Kong China, May, 1997, pp. 40-62
Abstract
In an enlightening interview, the chief financial officer of Kerry Properties Limited, Chew Fook Aun, talks to Building Journal about the company, property market machinations and the development scene in Hong Kong… (1) What is the story behind Kerry Properties? (2) What are your views on the current property market in Hong Kong? (3) When do you feel the latest upturn started? (4) What shape will the market be in post-handover? (5) What is the working relationship like between Government and local developers? (6) Do you think government has done enough to provide public housing for Hong Kong? (7) How does Kerry choose its consortium partners? (8) How does Kerry gauge the value of a piece of land and know how much to bid at auction? (9) Does Kerry ever surpass this limit? Bidding got quite wild at the recent land auction for the site in Siu Sai Wan. (10) What about the acquisition of existing sites? (11) Once a site is secured, are there specific architects with whom Kerry prefers to work? (12) What is Kerry's strategy for the mainland? (13) Do you foresee expansion for Kerry in China? (14) What are Kerry's plans for Hong Kong? (15) Why this luxury residential bias? (16) Do you feel that the development scene in Hong Kong will change after the handover? (17) Properties held for investment (18) Here's a look at Kerry Properties' lastest projects
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Architect: Kerry Properties Ltd.
Type
Article
Date
1997
Language
en