Tuesday, March 31, 2015

3 Reasons Why You Should Trust JLL For Real Estate Services In Hong Kong





In a tiny city like Hong Kong, where skyscrapers abound, real estate is definitely considered a prime investment. However, it can also be one of the most difficult to purchase, maintain or enhance that investment. It is definitely a good idea to approach a seasoned real estate services firm to help you, should you want to own, occupy or invest, and that firm should be one that you can trust.
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In Hong Kong, JLL should be at the top of your list..

Here are 3 more reasons why you should trust JLL for real estate services. Just recently, JLL swept 3 honours at the annual RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Hong Kong Awards 2015, an international awards ceremony that highlights outstanding achievements in the real estate industry.

JLL received the following awards: "Office Team of the Year,” "Retail Team of the Year" and “Young Achiever of the Year” for its Retail department Director Adam Draper. JLL also received the following citations: "Certificate of Excellence" for "Residential Team of the Year,” "Industrial/Data Centre/Logistics Team of the Year" and "Best Deal of the Year.”

Mr. Gavin Morgan, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Leasing at JLL Hong Kong, said, “We are very honoured that our performance has been recognized by RICS Hong Kong once again. Every member of our team delivered an outstanding performance and made these spectacular achievements possible in 2014. JLL and its talent have been dedicated to providing customized services and up-to-date market insights to its clients. With the support of a competent and efficient team and with our peerless business acumen, I am confident that JLL will continue to enhance the standards of the service and professional knowledge that we provide to our clients in the years to come."

With numerous awards to its name every year, JLL is recognised for providing only the highest quality of service. Trust JLL for all your real estate needs.

Contact JLL at its Hong Kong headquarters: 6/F Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong. Call (+852) 2846 5000

Visit the official JLL Residential website: http://www.jllresidential.com/hk/

Visit the official JLL Property website: http://www.jllproperty.com.hk/en-gb


To follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jllhongkong






JLL Hong Kong shares "China60" take on China's Real Estate Potential




China is home to an urban population of 300 million, has an economy of $8.6 trillion and is where 10 of the world’s fastest growing large cities are. China’s economy is also expected to account for at least 15% of global growth towards 2025. Needless to say, the possibilities of striking gold in China are expanding. So do you know how you and your business fits into the scheme of things in China? Would you like to know how you can take part in China’s exciting evolution?

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JLL China is launching China60, the result of unparalleled, in-depth research on the 60 secondary and tertiary cities in China with the greatest potential. China60 is part of JLL’s award-winning Cities Research Programme.
Through China60, you will learn more about the next phase of China’s evolution, characterized by:

- Lower, but more sustainable smart growth
- Movement up the value chain
- The growth of the ‘consumer class’
- The rise of competitive domestic corporations
- Digitisation and e-commerce

These insights will be beneficial for  investors and China-watchers alike.

Join our China60 English Version Webinar on Thursday April 9, 11am-12pm China Standard Time and China60 Chinese Version Webinar on Friday April 10, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, China Standard Time. Learn how China's economic policies are impacting real estate.
JLL Hong Kong is a professional services and investment management firm offering specialized real estate services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.
Have questions? Contact JLL at its Hong Kong headquarters: 6/F Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong. Call (+852) 2846 5000

Visit the official JLL Residential website: http://www.jllresidential.com/hk/

Visit the official JLL Property website: http://www.jllproperty.com.hk/en-gb


To follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jllhongkong





Sideways Driving Club is racing fun, Paul Gerrard Salon is your oasis in Central, ERA Barbers is the urban men’s retreat and picture perfect photos from Mediative.





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Sideways Driving Club has also been in town for more than 10 years - solid proof that they’re on top of their game and that people who have that need for speed choose them and only them! With additional services such as catering, racing shop and a fully licensed bar (no other center has these), Sideways Driving Club is truly a must-visit in Hong Kong.

In fact, why don’t you visit on April 10-12 and fill that adrenaline rush? It’s the season of the 2015 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix and for those who can’t fly to Shanghai and witness the races, the next best thing is to experience how it is to race (albeit virtually!) Showcase those wicked driving skills at the venue where even real life race drivers like Macau Grand Prix winner Darryl O’Young and Formula BMW Asia Champion Ross Jamison have given their stamps of approval.



landscape_nrm_1424654627-margot.jpgPaul Gerrard Salon Hong Kong Recommends These Must-Try Spring Hairstyles

As you say adieu to snow and cold weather and say aloha to the long-awaited sunny but still a bit chilly days of spring, there’s no better time to sport a new hairstyle! Change in weather also calls for a nice change in hairdo, right?

So - would it be short or long? Whatever spring hairstyle you prefer, don’t forget to have your friendly hairstylists over at Paul Gerrard Salon do it for you! Paul Gerrard Salon Hong Kong is home to professional, highly skilled and courteous hair stylists. With years of experience in various parts of the world, these pros can help you get that perfect spring look!  


era-barbers.jpgERA Barbers Is Where Hong Kong Gets Its Groove On

ERA Barbers. This popular barber shop is best known for its cutting edge, urban chic hairstyles for men. From retro to contemporary, their highly skilled barbers can whip them up! Want retro style groovy haircuts? ERA Barbers knows how to deliver awesome old school cool.

ERA Barbers Hong Kong also sells carefully handpicked skin care products especially crafted for the Adonises of this generation.

Strategically located in the heart of Central, this Hong Kong barber shop can also ignite the creative side of any man. Want a little inspiration? Go to ERA Barbers and get a stylish haircut that’s straight out of a men’s fashion magazine. Go on – you deserve it!


10885034_773672906020836_8494235593821872745_n.jpgOne Important Reason Why Soon-To-Be-Wed Couples Should Hire Mediative Hong Kong

Mediative Hong Kong photographers can say it out loud: weddings are their favorite! Weddings, they say, always get them every time, no matter how many times they’ve covered them. Emotions are genuine and people are natural. Now if you have wedding photographers who see your special day that way, don’t you want them to be a part of your memorable day?

Mediative Hong Kong offers full service Location Wedding photography in European cities such as Prague, Bratislava and Vienna as they have close connections with these capital cities. The team also knows how to speak the local language and know all the hidden beautiful places in those said areas.

Contact the team now for consultation. Call Natalia Segura at mobile: +852 902 12 859 or send e-mail to segura@mediative.hk



Sunday, March 29, 2015

HIV Advocates Asks: What Do You Think Of This App That Could Test HIV In 15 Minutes?


Researchers at Columbia University in New York has developed an iPhone app and dongle that could very well change a lot of things in the fight against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. This prototype app can actually test people for HIV and STDs such as syphilis and even get results in just 15 minutes. The device plugs into an iPhone or other smartphone and can analyze blood samples which can then be screened for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

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According to available reports, the device just costs US $34.00. With a fairly affordable price and with such a groundbreaking purpose, the app and dongle could very well revolutionize HIV diagnosis especially in remote areas or in areas where homosexuality is considered illegal or banned altogether.

What do you think of this development? Do you think the app can help the advocacy especially led by HIV Advocates?

HIV Advocates is a global initiative that aims to share news, experiences, strategies and new tools that will energize human rights movements and communities fighting HIV/AIDS, wants to address. Do you think that the HIV app can play an important role in the fight for more awareness and fight against social stigma and discrimination?

Share your thoughts on the official HIV Advocates platform. Your voice counts!

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Like HIVAdvocates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIVadvocates  
Follow HIVAdvocates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/HIVadvocates
Follow HIVAdvocates on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/hivadvocates/  
Or Join us on Sina Weibo: http://weibo.com/hivadvocates






HIV Advocates Reiterates: Straight People Should Understand The LGBT Struggle




One of the long-standing challenges being experienced not only by the LGBT community but by society as a whole is acceptance. Gay acceptance. While it’s true that society now has become more accepting in a way, the struggle for equality and non-discrimination remains. In fact, there’s one more aspect of this very struggle that society has to pay attention to - the chance for straight people to not view gay people and their activities as “exclusionary.”

147984159.jpgTake the case of gay country singer Kevin Thornton of Indiana Queen. Straight people, he says, still sees his music as a way for him to “isolate” himself from the rest of the world. He adds that straight people have the tendency to think that his type of music (and the fact that he openly calls himself a gay country singer) may already be setting aside a possible hetero audience. Thornton says that this was and should never be part of the plan. In any case, he just wants to be accepted as he is and allow him to sing his songs without being viewed as exclusionary, he explains.

Thornton’s struggle is real. As so the rest of the LGBT community’s. This is exactly why it is important to provide the members of the LGBT community the platform to share their views and sentiments so as to further educate others.

HIV Advocates which is a global initiative that aims to share news, experiences, strategies and new tools that aim to energize human rights movements and communities fighting HIV/AIDS, is the answer. Supported by Levi Strauss Foundation and powered by B-Change Foundation,  HIV Advocates encourages existing and would-be activists to explore the power of social media and other Internet avenues to help spread the message across - that discrimination and stigma no longer have any place in society and that society should accept the LGBT community members as they are.

Share your thoughts on the official HIV Advocates platform. Your voice counts!

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Like HIVAdvocates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIVadvocates  
Follow HIVAdvocates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/HIVadvocates
Follow HIVAdvocates on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/hivadvocates/  
Or Join us on Sina Weibo: http://weibo.com/hivadvocates






Friday, March 27, 2015

JLL Named on FORTUNE Magazine's 2015 Most Admired Companies List


JLL  has been named one of the  FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Companies for 2015, proof that this professional services and investment management firm are on the top of their game in offering specialized real estate services.

According to the survey, which is conducted among top executives, directors and financial analysts, JLL was placed first within the real estate industry for global competitiveness and people management.

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JLL President and Chief Executive Officer Colin Dyer says that the inclusion in FORTUNE magazine’s list is confirmation of the company’s ability to provide superior advice and services to their clients, especially those who seek increased value by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.

FORTUNE's Most Admired Companies List is the definitive report card on corporate brand reputations. The rankings are compiled by measuring corporate reputation and performance based on 9 key attributes, namely innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment, quality of products and services, and global competitiveness.

JLL ranked first within the real estate industry for the attributes of people management and global competitiveness, and was recognized for excellence in innovation, social responsibility, financial soundness and long-term investment.

To find out more about the real estate services JLL offers in Hong Kong, please contact their Head Office at 6/F Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong. Call (+852) 2846 5000.

Visit the official JLL Residential website: http://www.jllresidential.com/hk/

Visit the official JLL Property website: http://www.jllproperty.com.hk/en-gb


To follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jllhongkong


Check out their Linkedin profile here

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Relocating to Hong Kong? JLL Hong Kong can assist you with your school search




Are you moving to Hong Kong with your family? It may already be enough of a challenge to move to a whole new country, learn the local culture and perhaps language - what more if you bring your family?

If you have children, one of the biggest concerns when moving abroad is schooling.  Searching for a good international school where your children can feel comfortable and welcome will be at the top of your to-do list. Schools in Hong Kong are competitive there can often be a long list of requirements to obtain a place, and many have waiting lists.  

JLL Hong Kong can assist you in your search.  They have a significant track record of placing children in international schools and can help you navigate your way through the complex Hong Kong education system.  


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If you start Hong Kong property search with JLL Hong Kong, you can access  their school placement service for free. The process is simple: JLL Hong Kong has an orientation and education specialist who can take care of all your relocation needs including assistance with schools, setting up bank accounts, appointments for HKID cards and all aspects of moving to Hong Kong. They will also assess your children’s needs, understand your goals (as well as your family’s), offer valuable advice and other helpful information and will even coordinate school visits. This way, you can be sure your children will be placed in an international school where they will feel at home.

To start your search, contact JLL Hong Kong’s National Director for International Schooling, Gill Keefe via email at gill.keefe@ap.jll.com. You can also call her at +852 2846 5768.
JLL’s Hong Kong  headquarters can be found at 6/F Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong. Call (+852) 2846 5000

Visit the official JLL Residential website: http://www.jllresidential.com/hk/

Visit the official JLL Property website: http://www.jllproperty.com.hk/en-gb


To follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jllhongkong


Check out their Linkedin profile here


Enjoy your day with Edible Arrangements, Sideways Driving Club Simulated Racing, Iso Fit Pilates, and Dymocks Sai Kung




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Easter is Christianity’s most important holiday. Also called a “moveable holiday” since the date isn’t really fixed every year, Easter is widely celebrated by countless of people all around the world. It celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead. This year, Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 5, 2015.

Edible Arrangements Hong Kong always makes it a point to make their customers happy especially during special occasions. And Easter is no different! Enjoy 15% off on all Easter collection items available at the Edible Arrangements Hong Kong official website. Just enter checkout code EAST2015 to avail of the promo! Valid from March 10 to 25, 2015. For all order types. For delivery and pick up orders until April 5, 2015.


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Admit it, all of us either need to let off steam once in a while or have this substantial urge to fulfill a certain level of adrenaline rush. Why don’t you give in to at least one? Say yes to adrenaline and experience a different kind of thrill when you go to Sideways Driving Club Hong Kong.

The premier venue for virtual racing in Hong Kong, Sideways Driving Club is the most successful simulator center in the city. It is also the biggest! Sideways Driving Club offers the largest selection of tracks (more than 200!) and offers more than 50 cars to drive. In fact, 15 people can all race against one another all at the same time. No other simulator center in Hong Kong can even come close.





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Fond of cooking? On a diet? Want to switch to being a vegan and try out superfood and even raw food? There are lots of books that can help you understand and value the importance of a healthier lifestyle. However, it can be pretty challenging and confusing to choose which books to get. The good news now, though, is that there are 4 recommended books to get your started and here’s even better news - you can get these helpful books at just one book shop in Hong Kong - Dymocks Sai Kung! Check out this selection: Plant Based Paleo, Superfood Diet, Sweetly Raw Desserts and Raw & Simple. Get these books now. Not only can you enrich your soul, you can also start your journey to healthy eating.


Gyrokinesis.jpgRelease Stress And Tension Through Gyrokinesis At Iso Fit Hong Kong
The daily grind can be very exhausting. Balancing work, family life and leisure can result in unwanted stress and tension. Good thing there is now a program in Hong Kong that can gently help release stress, ease tired joints and muscles through easy and highly doable rhythmic exercise. Enter - Gyrokinesis.
Gyrokinesis is a program where undulating exercises are introduced in order to stimulate the body's internal organs. Different corresponding breathing patterns are also integrated. In Hong Kong, gyrokinesis classes are held at Iso Fit, a topnotch pilates center and pilates educator training area.