• JLL secures “Property Management Team of the Year” at RICS Hong Kong Awards

    31 October 2025

    HONG KONG, 30 October 2025 – JLL is delighted to announce that its Property Management team at Manulife Tower in Kowloon Bay has been named Property Management Team of the Year at the 2025  Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Hong Kong Awards, making their second straight win. In addition to this flagship accolade, JLL received Highly Commended recognition in three categories and was shortlisted as a finalist in a further three, underscoring the team’s consistent excellence and commitment to industry best practice.

    JLL was highly commended in three categories: Commercial Property Project of the Year for its Project & Development Services (PDS) team; Refurbishment/Revitalisation Team of the Year; and Corporate Responsibility Project of the Year, recognising the collaborative efforts of the Workplace Management (WPM) and PDS teams in delivering outstanding client services. Additionally, our Property Management teams were named finalists in both the Commercial Property Project of the Year and PropTech Innovation of the Year categories, while the WPM team was shortlisted for Facilities Management Team of the Year.

    Alex Barnes, Managing Director of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, said: “These awards are a tremendous honour and a testament to the passion, innovation and client-first mindset of our teams across Hong Kong. They reflect our unwavering commitment to service excellence, technological advancement and social responsibility, and reinforce JLL’s position as a trusted partner in shaping the future of real estate. I am incredibly proud of everyone who contributed to these achievements, and we remain focused on delivering exceptional value and experiences for our clients, tenants and the communities we serve.”

    CH Chung, Head of Property and Asset Management at JLL in Hong Kong, Macau and Korea said: “We are delighted that our Manulife Tower property management team has been recognised with the RICS Property Management Team of the Year award. This accolade reflects their unwavering commitment to tenant satisfaction and sustainability. From progressing the WELL Certification and driving impactful environmental initiatives to fostering community through thoughtful engagement, the team has embraced a holistic approach to property management. Their dedication sets a benchmark for excellence across the industry.”

    List of Awards:

    • Property Management Team of the Year Winner – Property and Asset Management Team
    • Highly Commended in Commercial Property Project of the Year – PDS Team
    • Highly Commended in Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Year – PDS and WPM teams
    • Highly Commended in Refurbishment/Revitalisation Team of the Year – PDS and WPM teams
    • Finalist of Facilities Management Team of the Year – WPM Team
    • Finalist of PropTech Innovation of the Year – Property and Asset Management Team
    • Finalist of Commercial Project of the Year – Property and Asset Management Team
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