Urban Renewal (transformation of old town, old factory and old village) in Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Great Bay Area

*Please note this course will be conducted in Mandarin*

Due to the rapid expansion of first-tier cities and tight land supply policies in mainland China, real estate developers, especially foreign-owned enterprises, find increasingly difficult to acquire land through traditional land acquisition methods, namely, bid, auction and listing. Under such circumstance, urban renewal becomes an alternative for land acquisitions. However, the procedure of urban renewal is relatively complicated, which requires professional knowledge and practical experience in governmental approval process, confirmation of property title, dismantlement and so forth. This course demonstrates advantages of urban renewal as a land acquisition method, introduces the general procedure of urban renewal in the Guandong, Hong Kong and Macao Great Bay Area. Several main practical points which real estate developers and PE firms need to pay close attention will be covered.

Detailed Information

Highlights of the course include:

  • A brief introduction of Guandong-Hongkong-Macao Great Bay Area and its influence on real estate market
    • The scope and relevant policies of Great Bay Area
    • The influence of Great Bay Area on real estate market and the thrive of urban renewal projects
  • Implementation Procedure of Urban Renewal
    • Implementation procedure of urban renewal in Shenzhen
    • Implementation procedure of urban renewal in Guangzhou
    • Implementation procedure of urban renewal in other cities in Great Bay Area
  • Essential Points During the Implementation of Urban Renewal
    • Threshold for the developer
    • Transaction and cooperation models (feasible cooperation models and tax planning)
    • Issues raised by disposal of assets owned by collective enterprises
    • Confirmation of property title
    • The transfer of (industrial) premises after the completion of urban renewal project

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