Since the announcement of the demolition of the Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre (KITEC), end-users in the area have been actively inquiring about properties for self-use. At the same time, the area has also seen cases of tenants turning into buyers. This month, units A-E on the upper floors of COS Centre were transacted, purchased by ASUS Technology (Hong Kong) Limited.
Mr. Asa Poon, Associate Director, Investment of Savills, stated, “In addition to enjoying a 180-degree view of Victoria Harbour and the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, the property also has a practical layout, making it an ideal choice for corporate self-use. The asking price for this property is quite attractive. After deducting the 4 private car parking spaces, the price per square foot will be approximately HK$7,500. This represents a significant discount compared to the HK$232.5 million purchase by the Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund Board of the entire 21st floor unit of the adjacent C-Bons International Center last September (at around HK$13,900 per square foot). Besides, the current market rent of this property is approximately $25 per square foot, and the estimated rental yield is expected to reach as high as 4%. Therefore, this sale is an absolute must-consider for investors seeking rental income or for companies looking for self-use premises and should not be missed.”