The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in China to set new benchmarks with quality real estate

Recognising design excellence and showing a sustainable way forward for development

BANGKOK, Thailand — The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) programme has opened its 12th edition with optimism and confidence in the quality and resilience of this year’s award recipients.

The 12th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) programme is now set to culminate in the International Luncheon at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok during PropertyGuru Week in December 2025.

Key dates for the 2025 Awards are:

• 19 September 2025 – Entries Close
• 13-17 October 2025 – Site Inspections (Hong Kong and Macau)
• 1 October 2025 – Final Judging (Mainland China)
• 21 October 2025 – Final Judging (Hong Kong and Macau)
• 12 December 2025 – International Luncheon and Awards Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand
• 12 December 2025 – Regional Grand Final Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation in Bangkok, Thailand

New categories

This year’s shortlist of nominees may compete for new categories like Best Township Developer; Best Community Developer; Best TOD Developer; Best Completed Mixed Use Development; Best Oceanview Condo Development; Best Oceanview Housing Development; Best Multigeneration Living Condo Development; Best Multigeneration Living Housing Development; Best Low Cost Housing Development; Best Renovated Residential Development; Best Renovated Commercial Development; and Best Townhouse Architectural Design.

Expert panels of judges, representing various segments of the real estate industry, will inspect and evaluate entries in Mainland China as well as Hong Kong and Macau. HLB China and HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng Limited – HLB Hong Kong, both part of “2024 Network of the Year” HLB International Real Estate Group, will supervise the selection process, respectively, and abide by ideals of fairness, transparency, and credibility.

Ken Ip, chairperson of the Awards in Mainland China and chairman of Asia MarTech Society, said: “As we launch the 12th edition of our Awards in China, we want to express our pride in the developers and design practices that we have come to recognise over the years, especially in the mainland. From landmark and mixed-use developments to tech-savvy offices and asset enhancement initiatives, Mainland China has shown companies a sustainable path to property development, alongside fine examples of urban planning and design. We’re confident that this year’s awardees will blaze new trails forward as the Chinese property market continues to transform challenges into opportunities.”

Paul Tse, chairperson of the Awards in Hong Kong and Macau and president of Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers, said: “Over the years, our winners have continually displayed a standard of quality that justifies our optimism for the group of achievers that will bring home the gold in 2025. We aspire to build on last year’s initiatives, recognising outstanding developers for high-quality developments as well as achievements in sustainable design and ESG. We also look forward to acknowledging the valiant efforts of developers in reinvigorating heritage structures, in addition to introducing new builds that make Hong Kong and Macau such great cities in which to live, work, and thrive.”

Best in Asia

Awardees from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau bested leading developers across the region for the prestigious Best in Asia titles presented at the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in 2024.

Companies from Mainland China won five Best in Asia titles overall, including Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd., which won the coveted title of Best Developer (Asia), and design practices such as Jiang & Associates Creative Design, Lead8, and Sybarite. Hong Kong and Macau companies also excelled with four Best in Asia titles, including China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited, Lek Hang Group, Lofter Group Limited, and New Orient Group.

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Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “Judging by the calibre of last year’s award recipients, the finest properties in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau have achieved a balance between modern innovation and enduring heritage. At the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, we continue to celebrate that duality, honouring developers and design practices that not only drive innovation but preserve, enhance, and revitalise the nation’s centuries-old design traditions. With the launch of the 12th edition of our awards, we aim to further recognise such benchmark-setting companies and projects as they continue contributing to China’s astonishing cities of tomorrow.”

Winners of this year’s Awards in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau may qualify for the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, to be held in Bangkok in December 2025.

Established in 2015, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) are part of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series. This year, the series marks its 20th edition with an expanded presence spanning 13 countries across Asia Pacific.

The 12th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) are supported by official partner Anjuke; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Molihua Media Group (MMG); media partners China Daily, China.com, Mingtiandi, and The Standard; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.