The year 2007 marks the tenth anniversary of the Handover. With the competitive advantage in having the Mainland as our hinterland, Hong Kong’s economy is growing stronger in recent years. However, behind the prosperous scene is a string of environmental problems that needs all members of the community to concern and tackle, and together build a sustainable city. As members of the property management industry, we are the ones to take the lead in promoting environmental protection in the field, through which we can establish a professional status, and at the same time to raise the trade’s quality of service.

According to government figures, at present Hong Kong has approximately 2.4 million residential flats and 36 million square metres of non-domestic floor space, which reflects a huge market and demand for property management services. With the rise in living standard, now that property management is not just about security, cleansing and maintenance services, but aims to provide a wide range of value-added services. The trade is taking an active role in raising the quality of service and providing tailor-made property management services. At the same time, the trade also take the initiative to lead the community to a new trend in property management. One of those is environmental protection. The participation and co-operation of the trade is crucial from waste recycling and recovery programs, adopting energy saving measures, and the building of green roof, etc. Besides the input of human resources, technological innovation is also important for best results. It is our goal to create a green Hong Kong with bright blue sky!

At the same time we are also working hard in raising the professional standard in the trade. It is proposed that the government establish a property management authority as the statutory body to monitor the trade and implement the licensing system. We support the motion all along, in consideration that this can recognize the professional status of the trade, and on the other hand can ensure the trade is providing quality service, which in turn can strengthen our clients’ confidence. Taking the Mainland as an example, the licensing system of property management professionals has just been implemented, setting a standard for the industry which is still in its infant stage. Having high standards of property management, Hong Kong makes the leader in the industry throughout Asia. The trend of cross boundary integration drives the trade to step outside Hong Kong and move its way towards the Mainland. Now that an important step is to break the barrier by acquiring recognition of the Hong Kong professionals from the Mainland government body.

Facing a huge demand for property management in Hong Kong and in the Mainland, the trade has to keep itself up-to-date and be equipped to face the numerous challenges ahead and competition from different directions. Through various activities organized by the Association, we hope to unite all the professionals and work in harmony to bring forth a new page for the industry. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Suen Kwok Lam for his service over the past few years, leading the Association and the trade to move big steps forward. As the new President of the Association, I will put my best effort in working with all members to promote the affairs of the Association



Kendrew C. Y. Leung
President