Friday, June 18, 2010

Even Real Estate Companies move house!

In a couple of weeks CB Richard Ellis will be moving house!

Our new location will be
4/F Three Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong

For all of those non Hong Kongers amongst us, click on the address to take a look at the building......certainly in a convenient location!

In Hong Kong, it is common practice to bless a new home or a new business - Yes! When you spend that much time at work as people do here in Hong Kong then that becomes your home as well!

A few weeks ago was the Bai Sun 拜 神 ceremony at the new office
Bai 拜 means 'worship' and Sun 神 means 'god'

In return for good business, nice things are offered to the gods and funnily enough food is one of these things!
Roasted pig is a popular choice (sorry all vegetarians out there!) The reason is an auspicious one.......when cooked, the pig turns red.....the most auspicious colour!

So here is to good business and fortune to all.....

Cheers
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Stella Hearts Hong Kong

I have recently made a big decision to return home to Hong Kong.  Having spent the last 13 years overseas, it was time!  I am excited about being in real estate here in Hong Kong - a city where 80% of people live on 8% of the land!  Hong Kong is definitely one of the most intriguing places when it comes to property; it's architecture, development, value and let's not forget the Feng Shui (风水)! 

I am pleased to say that I have joined the Residential team at CB Richard Ellis.  I am currently studying hard for my Hong Kong Real Estate License - Yes!  I need to take another exam - that will mean that I will be licensed in VT, CA and HK!

Having lived in Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States, I have now had experience with real estate in many countries and have a clear understanding of how differently it is handled in other countries.

Being born and raised here in Hong Kong, my local knowledge is excellent.  It will be a great resource to people relocating to Hong Kong.  Having lived in so many places, I am somewhat familiar with relocation and its associated stresses.  My life as a working mum and having a child who is growing up in Hong Kong, means that I have an excellent expatriate overview of life here with children.

My passion, knowledge and experience with regards to living life in Hong Kong will be a real asset for anyone arriving and settling here.  

If you think I can help you or someone you know in either the US or here in Hong Kong then please email or call me at 6717 6317

Cheers

Stella Abraham

Senior Analyst
CB Richard Ellis
34/F Central Plaza
18 Harbour Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong

T 852 2820 2800
F 852 2522 7762
D 852 2820 1523

stella.abraham@cbre.com.hk
www.cbre.com.hk

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