PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2026 Shortlists Announced for Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau
PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2026 has revealed its nominees across Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau in the 31 award categories for residential and commercial real estate, architecture, interior design, sustainability and societal contribution.
The nominees will be celebrated at an International Luncheon on 11 December 2026 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. The event is part of PropertyGuru Week 2026. Eligible country winners will also have the opportunity to advance to the regional Grand Final scheduled for later that day.
PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2026 Shortlists
In Mainland China, seven companies have secured shortlist positions across 11 categories. They include Benoy, CAN Design, CapitaLand Development (China), Lead8, MFG, Shanghai XIYI Investment Management Co., Ltd. and Sybarite.
The Hong Kong and Macau shortlist covers 20 categories. Companies in contention include Henderson Land Development Company Limited, Henderson Land Development Company Limited in partnership with Swire Properties Limited, Jones Lang LaSalle Limited and Sai Kei Hou Yuen (Kuok Chai) Real Estate Development Limited. The 13 Palace has also secured shortlist positions in development and design categories.
Prizes are awarded in various property categories such as residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial segments while sustainability and innovative building and social impact are also considered in this programme.
Industry Professionals to Lead Judging
Separate panels of industry professionals assessed entries from Mainland China and Hong Kong and Macau, with HLB overseeing the judging process.
Ken Ip, chairman of Asia MarTech Society, leads the Mainland China judging panel. Other members include Chou Kuang Ming (Ray) of Vermilion Zhou Design Group, Coco Lin of Perkins Eastman, Frankie Liang of WAD and Guo Nu of AUD Design. The panel also includes professionals from Colliers, the Urban-Rural Revitalization Construction Institute, CLV.DESIGN and Cushman & Wakefield.
Paul Tse, president of the Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers, chairs the Hong Kong and Macau panel. Its members include representatives from Yardi Systems, CEP Consulting, the China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce (HK and International Chapter), the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and other property and architectural firms.
December Ceremony to Recognise Property Industry Achievements
The 2026 program has several categories related to the housing sector, luxury apartments, facilities for senior citizens, mixed developments, retail and office properties, hotel development, and architecture or interiors. Mainland China categories also recognise innovative development, social impact and green commercial projects, while the Hong Kong and Macau programme includes an award for sustainable developers.
Now in its 21st edition, the wider PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series spans markets including Australia, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as the Middle East. The December event will bring shortlisted candidates from the three Chinese markets together for regional recognition.
