To safeguard yourself, the Land Registry offers a "Land Search" service accessible to the public. Through this service, you can verify the ownership details of any property in Hong Kong. It is [...]
If you're working with an estate agent or have engaged a solicitor firm, they typically have a responsibility to ensure your interests are protected. As part of their duty, they should [...]
The "agreement for lease" or "provisional tenancy agreement" serves as a preliminary step that an intending landlord and an intending tenant can take before finalizing the actual lease or tenancy agreement. Upon [...]
Just like any other contract, a lease agreement or tenancy agreement must meet specific criteria, such as offer, acceptance, consideration intention to be legally bound and more. Certain key details must be [...]
When the agreement for lease/provisional tenancy agreement is signed and one party refuses to sign the final lease or tenancy agreement, the other party can seek legal action applying for an [...]
When engaging in lease negotiations, tenants are required to hold a Hong Kong-based bank account, a process that often involves a certain duration for setup. Given that landlords usually request an upfront [...]