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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.

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A boutique collection of 31 spacious one—and two-bedroom apartments in Hampstead, just minutes away from the vast greenery of the Heath, The Artisan is an exciting new development in the sought-after NW2 postcode. Perfect for professionals and families, the apartments feature stylish interiors with neutral colour schemes, Amtico flooring, matt-finished kitchens and underfloor heating. Despite its outdoor village charm and the abundant greenery, the development is well-connected to central London, with two Tube stations and an Overground station nearby.

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Hampstead branch 020 7435 9681

Bermondsey Heights, SE15

Located in the SE15 postcode of Zone 2, minutes away from the iconic London Bridge, Bermondsey Heights by Barratt London is a new development featuring stylish one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Tenants benefit from various on-site amenities, including a rooftop terrace, landscaped communal gardens, and a dedicated concierge, lounge and pantry services. As a part of the ambitious New Bermondsey regeneration plan, residents enjoy access to improved infrastructure and development facilities as a former industrial area transforms into a vibrant residential district.

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Poplar Riverside, E14

Poplar Riverside is a new mixed-use development by the Berkeley Group's St William. It is located on Leven Road in Poplar, near the banks of the River Lea. Tenants can choose from stylish one, two and three-bedroom apartments with sophisticated Bergman interiors and upscale amenities. Developed across a 20-acre riverside location, the development features a 2.5-acre on-site park offering scenic river and park views. Along with a 24-hour concierge, residents also benefit from world-class amenities, including a 20m swimming pool, vitality pool, spa, sauna, games room, co-working space and more.

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Canary Wharf branch 020 8036 3200

The Exchange, WD24

Located on Penn Road in Watford and surrounded by eight beautiful landscaped gardens, The Exchange by Berkeley Group is a brand-new development comprising modern studios and one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Residents benefit from various lifestyle amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, gym, business lounge and cinema room. A popular destination for renters looking to get away from the bustle of London yet live within a short commute away; The Exchange is just a short walk from Watford Junction Station. Direct trains to London Euston allow residents to reach central London in just 20 minutes.

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Canary Wharf branch 020 8036 3200

The Laundry, E8

The Laundry is a collection of 58 stunning one, two and three-bedroom apartments in the heart of Hackney. From beautifully landscaped gardens to exclusive lifestyle amenities and quick connectivity, residents renting at this stylish development enjoy a comfortable East London living. Famous for being a creative hub for decades, London Fields is home to many artists, designers and musicians residing within the E8 postcode. The development itself is an ode to a real laundry that stood previously in its place, built in the 1960s.

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Canary Wharf branch 020 8036 3200

Fulton & Fifth, HA9

Set in a vibrant urban neighbourhood alongside the Wealdstone Brook in Wembley Park, Fulton & Fifth is an exciting new development with over 800 homes. Tenants can choose from stylish one-, two and three-bedroom apartments. Four landscaped podium gardens, paved walkways, and a new waterside park allow residents to relax and rejuvenate. Other upscale on-site amenities include a dedicated concierge, swimming pool, spa, gym, yoga studio, golf simulator, cafe and co-working space. With Tube and Overground connectivity within walking distance, the City and central London are easily commutable from home.

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Wembley branch 020 8187 3100

Wembley Park Gardens, HA9

Wembley Park Gardens is a masterplan development undertaken by Barratt London. Here, renters can find stylish studios and one, two and three-bedroom apartments across five fabulously modern buildings, just a stone’s throw away from the Wembley Park Underground Station. Developed within Wembley's sought-after HA9 postcode, entertainment is never further than a stroll away, with attractions like Boxpark Wembley, London Designer Outlet, and Wembley Stadium, all easily accessible.

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Wembley branch 020 8187 3100

West Hampstead Central, NW6

Located near the charming Hampstead Village and the vibrant West End Lane Street, West Hampstead Central is a luxurious development comprising 94 stylish one—and two-bedroom apartments. Tenants benefit from various on-site amenities, including a concierge service, a private gym and landscaped courtyard gardens. While the tree-lined streets provide an ideal setting for leisure walks and cycling, the NW6 postcode is a desirable residential area in Zone 2, sought by families, students and city professionals.

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Hampstead branch 020 7435 9681

The Brentford Project, TW8

Standing tall near the meeting point of the River Brent with the River Thames in Hounslow, The Brentford Project by Ballymore is an exciting mixed-use development featuring studios, one, two and three-bed apartments. Residents renting at this development can enjoy lovely waterfront views and access several upscale on-site amenities, including a 25m outdoor heated swimming pool, 24-hour concierge, rooftop terrace, cinema, spa, sauna, steam room and more. Central London attractions are less than half an hour away via both the Overground and Underground access nearby.

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Teddington Riverside, TW11

Situated adjacent to the River Thames in South West London, Teddington Riverside is a collection of over 200 riverside apartments and spacious townhouses. Surrounded by two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, residents at this development have access to a suite of on-site amenities, including a 24-hour concierge and secure underground car parking. Tenants looking for a family-friendly neighbourhood will appreciate the green spaces, riverside tranquillity and central London connectivity.

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Kew branch 020 8326 1960

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