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UBS: Mainland Commercial, Industrial Land Renewal Policy Removes Valuation Uncertainty, Greater Impact on HK Developers
2026-08-13 12:15:55
UBS published a research report stating that Guangzhou and Shanghai have successively announced formal policies on the renewal of land-use rights for commercial and industrial land, marking the first systematic framework in Mainland China specifying renewal details. The policies stipulate that renewal prices shall be no less than 70% of benchmark land prices, with a maximum renewal term of 20 years. UBS believes the move removes uncertainty surrounding commercial property valuations, REIT spin-offs and physical asset transactions, generating a positive impact on the market.

The report noted that commercial land grants generally carry terms of 40 years, and asset valuation depreciation accelerates when the remaining term falls below 20 years. As Hong Kong developers entered the Mainland market earlier and hold older properties, they are more significantly affected. UBS estimated that among developers under its coverage, around 9% of total gross asset value (GAV) of investment properties on average have remaining land terms of less than 20 years. Among them, HANG LUNG PPT (00101.HK) has the highest proportion at 35%; WHARF HOLDINGS (00004.HK) accounts for 11%; SWIREPROPERTIES (01972.HK) accounts for 10%; KERRY PPT (00683.HK) accounts for 6%; and LINK REIT (00823.HK) accounts for 5%.

UBS analysis indicated that the Mainland REIT market already includes 48 commercial properties, with data showing capitalization rates are highly negatively correlated with remaining lease terms of properties. The bank believes developers can recycle capital through REITs or property transactions, and if valuation gains can offset renewal costs, it would positively affect share prices. The report cited Tianjin Joy City as an example, where early renewal extended the land term by 16 years and was estimated to lift property valuation by around 18%. (ad/u)~

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