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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.

With a Master’s Degree in Real Estate Asset Management accredited by the RICS, Qilin began her career with an internship in property management before working as a lettings associate for a build-to-rent company in Wembley and Manchester. Now part of the Benham and Reeves team, they bring a wealth of transferable skills and industry insight to their role. Outside of work, Qilin enjoys travelling and exploring diverse cuisines from around the world.
Jammie has extensive experience in the property industry, having previously worked for a City-based property investment consultancy. She has a strong passion for the rental market, particularly in negotiating leases and building lasting client relationships. Outside of work, Jammie enjoys reading, discovering new cuisines, and spending quality time with family and friends. To unwind, she loves taking long walks in the park and staying active.
Well used to managing multiple properties at once, Joyce’s role is fairly routine but important, liaising with landlords and tenants for maintenance works, generally maintaining properties and making sure repairs are done promptly. Joyce works hard to maintain positive relationships with tenants and our contractors and has good negotiating skills. After work, Joyce likes to socialise with friends and with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and health care, she possesses good empathic skills which comes in handy at the weekend when she volunteers in the community where she lives.
Coco’s main role is to provide effective property inspections and she is multi-lingual, speaking English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin) which benefits our many Chinese speaking clients. Her strong customer service skills help her provide a seamless service for managing maintenance works and general liaison. In her spare time Coco likes to travel with hiking a particular favourite pastime.
Yukun is an enthusiastic member of the property management team, he is currently responsible for liaising with tenants regarding maintenance and repair works. Born and raised in China and a native Chinese speaker, he has lived his adult years in the UK, giving him good exposure to both British and Chinese cultures. Yukun has a University Degree in Architecture and a Masters in Real Estate Asset Management which provides a valuable backdrop for his role now. In his spare time, he likes to go to gym, play table tennis, playing the piano and photography.
William’s role involves carrying out property inspections and he is multi-lingual, speaking English, Spanish and Chinese (including Cantonese, Mandarin and Southern Min) which benefits our numerous international clients. With a degree in International Politcs under his belt, William is naturally curious and solution orientated with good communication skills, all of which he draws upon in his day-to-day responsibilites. To relax after work, William is a lifelong Leicester City fan, enjoys watching football matches, travel, photography and spending time with his dog, a Shiba Inu.

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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

You are assigned a dedicated Account Manager as your main point of contact right from the start who will walk you through the entire process.

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.

London’s latest developments

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Colindale branch 020 8732 7980

The Residences on Paddington Green, W2

Developed by Berkeley Group, The Residences on Paddington Green is a new build development consisting of 50 one, two and three-bed apartments. Located in the Paddington Green conservation area of Marylebone in Westminster, residents renting at this development enjoy access to some of central London’s ... read more
Hyde Park branch 020 7402 9866

Ransome’s Wharf, SW11

Ransome’s Wharf is a brand-new development by London Square, which is located on the south bank of the River Thames. Developed across a 1.6-acre riverfront site adjacent to Ransome’s Dock within the SW11 postcode of Battersea, this mixed-use development features a collection of 94 one ... read more
Nine Elms branch 020 3282 3700

100 Kensington, W14

Developed to be the tallest residential tower in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, 100 Kensington offers a collection of stylish studios, one, two and three-bed apartments on West Cromwell Road in the sought-after W14 postcode. Residents renting at this development are very close ... read more
Kensington branch 020 7938 3522

King George's Gate, SW18

Surrounded by the River Wandle in the Earlsfield area of Wandsworth, King George's Gate takes its name from King George's Park, which is directly opposite the development. A collection of 400 new apartments, including stylish one, two and three-bedroom homes, tenants renting at this development ... read more
Nine Elms branch 020 3282 3700

Southbank Place, SE1

Southbank Place is a high-end mixed-use development in prime central London featuring two stylish residential towers. Residents renting at this exclusive riverside development can choose from a range of high-quality studios, one, two and three-bed apartments. Lifestyle amenities include a residents-only health and fitness club ... read more
City branch 020 7213 9700

Royal Exchange, KT1

Located within the lively market town of Kingston Upon Thames, Royal Exchange is a new property development by Berkeley Group, featuring a collection of over 260 luxurious one, two and three-bed apartments. The Grade II-listed Old Post Office and Telephone Exchange have inspired the heritage ... read more
Kew branch 020 8326 1960

Viewpoint, SW11

A riverfront development on the southwestern bank of the River Thames, Viewpoint offers a collection of modern, one, two and three-bed apartments. A short walk from Clapham Junction, professional tenants and families choose to rent here for the ease of commute as well as the ... read more
Nine Elms branch 020 3282 3700

Smithfield Square, N8

Smithfield Square is a mixed-use development by Berkeley Group's St James in the sought-after neighbourhood of Hornsey in North London. A collection of over 430 completed units, residents renting at this development can choose from a range of suites, one and two-bedroom apartments. In addition ... read more
Dartmouth Park branch 020 7319 9660

Napier Square, W3

Napier Square is a collection of posh townhouses, offering high-quality flats for rent next to Bromyard Avenue in Acton. A high-end scheme by Berkeley Homes, residents renting here benefit from a range of lifestyle amenities. In addition to a beautiful garden square, each unit has ... read more
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