Commercial property: say what exactly you’re looking for

Commercial property in Hong Kong: what it costs and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

Approximately, according to listings found online in November 2026, one shop for sale asks about HK$26,000 per sq ft gross, and a news report puts occupancy costs in Hong Kong at about HK$1,398 per sq ft a year, the highest in the region. Listings here quote space by the square foot. For current prices in your district and size, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

• the size in sq ft, and whether the figure is gross or net area
• the district: Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun
• a lease, which is a tenancy, or a licence, which only gives permission to occupy the space
• whether the building has unauthorised building works or unclear ownership, which a land search can reveal

Licences, tax and checks before you sign

Renting an office or business premises involves a tenancy agreement and, for some uses, licences and permits, and the government publishes a guide to these. Some trades need their own trade licence, for example commercial bathhouses, funeral parlours or swimming pools. If you buy, owners pay property tax at the standard rate of 15% on the net assessable value of the building or land. Estate agency work needs a licence, and salespeople hold a separate salesperson's licence, so check both before you pay anyone. Order a land search before you sign.

Season and timing

Hong Kong follows the northern-hemisphere calendar: summer runs June to August and winter December to February. November 2026 sits between the two, so a request sent now gives you a few weeks before winter to compare offers and plan the move.

How space is measured and offered

Listings use square feet, written as sq ft or s.f., so give your size in sq ft and say whether you need gross or net area. Prices are in Hong Kong dollars, so state your budget in HK$, either as a total for a purchase or as rent for a lease. Name the districts you would accept, such as Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun, because each one has its own offer.

What to write in your request

Say what the space is for (office, shop, workshop or storage), the size in sq ft, the district, whether you want to buy or rent, your budget in HK$ and the date you need to move in. Mention any must-haves, such as a loading area or separate toilets, so that sellers and agents can answer with the right premises.

Write the request in your own words in the BlaBlaPrice chat and add a photo if you have one. It is free for buyers: the AI asks for any missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Hong Kong and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. Browse commercial property for rent or offices to rent to compare what is on offer.