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China Desk

Head of China Desk - Penny Cheung

With a degree in Hospitality Management, Penny spent 10 years working for world renowned Mandarin Oriental Hotels. Joining Benham and Reeves in 2011, Penny worked as a Client Manager before becoming a Director of the Hong Kong SAR office. Penny has now been promoted to Head of China Desk to look after our Hong Kong SAR and China based clients. Penny uses her extensive London property expertise to assist Chinese investors with a one- stop service, from advice on London property investment to leasing and property management. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, with her wealth of business and cultural knowledge, Penny works tirelessly for clients ensuring the best possible outcome is achieved.

020 8187 8088

Zhou is an enthusiastic member of the China Desk property management team currently responsible for new build properties belonging to our growing base of Chinese landlords. He also looks after all maintenance issues and liaises with contractors to ensure our Chinese tenants have a good experience. A native Chinese speaker, Zhou has an undergraduate degree and Masters in Law which comes in handy for his role that requires attention to detail and good negotiation skills. In his spare time, Zhou unwinds at the gym, likes swimming and table tennis.

Max’s role as a Property Manager comprises handling tenant maintenance issues, liaising with landlords, dealing with deposit deductions and returns. With good analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, Max is organised and enjoys providing solutions for the different types of tenant maintenance queries that crop up day to day. Outside of work, he enjoys trying out new cuisines, playing tennis and badminton and travel.
With a background working in mixed media, Shaw is skilled in social media management and content creation for our Chinese social channels in the UK. As a positive and well-organised part of the team, Shaw is a good communicator who enjoys working in the real estate sector. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, she is dedicated to delivering impactful project campaigns that support Benham and Reeves’ global marketing strategy.

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Benham and Reeves 蓓司商务咨询(上海)有限公司 China Desk consists of a team of Chinese speaking staff, whose focus is on fulfilling the accommodation requirements of Chinese HR departments and the workforce they represent.

Several unique benefits allow our China Desk to stand out from our competitors -

  • We concentrate on lettings which means that all our energies are directed towards helping tenants find the right home and settle in.
  • Our service is professional, highly personalised and geared towards making the lettings process as simple as possible.
  • We manage two thirds of the properties that pass through our hands, enabling us to promptly detect and solve any maintenance issues.
  • We ensure hassle free tenancies by acting in an intermediary capacity for even non-managed properties.
  • Established connections with London’s top developers provide the pick of London’s best new property developments.
  • A network of 21 branches gives us full coverage of the London rentals market.
  • Every phase of the rental process is covered by our One Stop Service. Consisting of ten key advice points, this covers optimum locations (including commuter and school-run distances); accompanied viewings; tenancy issues and deposit recovery.

One Stop 10 point plan

Additional Services For Corporate HR Departments

We offer a choice of additional resources for HR professionals including -

  • Regular meetings with a view to keeping companies fully briefed on market trends and how they can keep their rents in line with any variations.
  • Guided tours of selected new developments and other properties in our portfolio.

We strongly feel that the best business outcomes are based on established partnerships and with this in mind, we continually strive to give the best long-term advice and assistance attainable.

Frequently asked questions

Chinese investors can contact our dedicated China Desk or mainland office in Shanghai to schedule viewings and book their London property.

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London Square, WD24

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The Verdean, W3

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Holloway Park, N7

Situated within a regeneration area in North London, Holloway Park covers an extensive ten acres of carefully designed space in Islington, N7. This luxurious development comprises a collection of spacious one to three-bedroom apartments.
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One Thames Quay, E14

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Canary Wharf branch 020 8036 3200

Rockcliffe Square, SE18

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Woolwich branch 020 8051 0700

Watling Gardens, NW2

A collection of 125 flats, including modern one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, Watling Gardens is located in the quaint North West London hamlet of Cricklewood. Part of the New Accommodation for Independent Living (NAIL) program by Brent Council, this scheme offers good-quality rental homes and ... read more
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St David’s Square, E14

Situated within a gated community in the Isle of Dogs, St David’s Square, also known as Lockes Wharf, offers tenants an ideal combination of riverside tranquility and proximity to Canary Wharf. Developed by St George, this development comprises a mix of spacious apartments, duplexes and ... read more
Canary Wharf branch 020 8036 3200

Langbourne Place, E14

As a late 20th-century riverside development, south of the Isle of Dogs, Langbourne Place is a collection of flats and houses just moments from Canary Wharf. The bright and spacious apartments are often sought after by tenants looking to rent near the Thames and enjoy ... read more
Canary Wharf branch 020 8036 3200

Brent Cross Town, NW2

Brent Cross Town is an all-new development in North London that seamlessly combines robust infrastructure with high-quality housing options. Commuters have two key railway stations within proximity, along with quick access to King’s Cross in under 15 minutes. Brent Cross Town offers lasting value for ... read more
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