Achievements across 31 categories to be celebrated at the International Luncheon during PropertyGuru Week
BANGKOK, Thailand — PropertyGuru Group today announced the shortlist for the 13th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau), recognising achievements spanning residential and commercial development, architectural and interior design, sustainability, and social impact.
The honours will be presented at PropertyGuru’s International Luncheon on 11 December 2026 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, as part of PropertyGuru Week 2026.
The announcement comes as China’s property market continues to adjust, with recent reports showing narrower year-on-year home price declines in major cities.
Seven companies are shortlisted across 11 categories in Mainland China: Benoy; CAN Design; CapitaLand Development (China); Lead8; MFG; Shanghai XIYI Investment Management Co., Ltd.; and Sybarite.
The Hong Kong and Macau shortlist spans 20 categories, with Henderson Land Development Company Limited; Henderson Land Development Company Limited and Swire Properties Limited; Jones Lang LaSalle Limited; and Sai Kei Hou Yuen (Kuok Chai) Real Estate Development Limited in contention. The 13 Palace is also shortlisted across development and design categories.
The shortlist brings together a diverse mix of projects, from retail destinations and commercial workplaces to residential communities and hospitality developments. Alongside development and design achievements, this year’s honours will recognise innovative development, sustainable practices, and social impact.
Independent judging, regional recognition
The shortlist for the China markets was assessed by separate independent panels of industry experts for Mainland China and for Hong Kong and Macau, with HLB overseeing the judging process
The Mainland China panel is chaired by Ken Ip, chairman of Asia MarTech Society. Joining him are Chou Kuang Ming (Ray), founder and creative director, Vermilion Zhou Design Group; Coco Lin, principal, Perkins Eastman; Frankie Liang, founder, WAD; and Guo Nu, founder and design principal, AUD Design.
The panel also includes James Woo, executive director and co-head of valuation, China, Valuation & Advisory Services, Colliers; Luo Minjie, founder and chief architect, Urban-Rural Revitalization Construction Institute; Wang Shaoqing, founder and chief designer, CLV.DESIGN; and Wells Wang, director, Cushman & Wakefield (Shanghai).
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The Hong Kong and Macau panel is chaired by Paul Tse, president of the Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers. Joining him are Bernie Devine, senior regional director, Asia Pacific, Yardi Systems, Inc.; Chelsea Elise Perino, founder, CEP Consulting; and Sr Edmond Yew, vice president, China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce (HK and International Chapter).
The panel also includes Gregory Ku, independent property professional; Jimmy Wardhana, co-founder and principal architect, JWCC Architecture Co. Ltd; Vincent Cheung, founder and managing director, Vincorn Consulting and Appraisal Limited; and Yu Kam Hung, past president, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors.
Country Winners from the China markets may advance to compete for the Best in Asia titles at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, taking place later that day in Bangkok.
Now in its 21st edition, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series celebrates real estate achievements across Australia; Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau; Indonesia; Japan; Malaysia; the Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; the Middle East; Thailand; and Vietnam.
The 13th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau) is supported by official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Molihua Media Group (MMG); media partner Sunshine PR (Global Design Awards Lab); official marketing partner Bridges; official AI photo experience partner Gump; and official supervisor HLB.
Award categories to be presented on 11 December 2026:
2026 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China)
DEVELOPER AWARD
Best Innovative Developer (Mainland China)
THE ESG DEVELOPER AWARD
Social Impact Champion
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Best Housing Development (Mainland China)
Best Retail Development (Mainland China)
Best Completed Mixed Use Development (Mainland China)
Best Landmark Development (Mainland China)
Best Renovated Commercial Development (Mainland China)
Best Green Commercial Development (Mainland China)
DESIGN AWARDS
Best Retail Interior Design (Mainland China)
Best Landmark Design (Mainland China)
Best Bespoke Commercial Interior Design (Mainland China)
2026 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Hong Kong and Macau)
DEVELOPER AWARD
Best Sustainable Developer (Hong Kong and Macau)
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Best High End Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best High End Connectivity Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best High End Senior Living Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Hotel Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Landmark Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Office Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Retail Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Mixed Use Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Lifestyle Commercial Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Green Commercial Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
DESIGN AWARDS
Best Clubhouse Interior Design (Hong Kong)
Best Clubhouse Interior Design (Macau)
Best Landmark Design (Hong Kong)
Best Landmark Design (Macau)
Best Hotel Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Hotel Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Commercial Landscape Design (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Bespoke Office Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau)
Best Bespoke Commercial Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau)
For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com
