New Development Renovation Projects in Hong Kong

Hong Kong new development renovation, starting at the handover inspection

Artwill's new development renovation case library covers Hong Kong's main newly completed developments of the past 5 years: Kai Tak, Pak Shek Kok, Ho Man Tin, LOHAS Park, Mount Nicholson, The Henley, ONE Stanley, The Pavilia Farm, and more. The renovation strategy for new developments differs entirely from resale units: new developments do not require full M&E demolition, the building structure is brand new, and the developer provides basic finishes (kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, flooring). Artwill's new development renovation cases focus on handover inspection, personalised upgrades, and custom joinery integration. At handover stage, Artwill attends the developer's hand-over inspection on behalf of the client, identifying every defect the developer needs to rectify: flooring joint gaps, paint defects, kitchen cabinet alignment, bathroom hardware, window frame seals, air-conditioning vents, and more. This service does not only protect the owner's interests; it also shortens subsequent renovation timeline because items the developer rectifies do not need Artwill to handle later. On design strategy, common new development handover renovation approaches include: retaining the developer's kitchen cabinets but replacing the hardware and countertops (saving 40 percent of kitchen budget); retaining flooring but adding wainscoting and feature wall; retaining bathrooms but adding rain shower and Toto Washlet; whole-home custom storage (entry cabinet, wardrobe, living room media unit); lighting upgrades (replacing the developer's standard 6500K cool white with 3000K warm white plus dimmer). On pricing, new development handover renovation averages 15 to 25 percent cheaper than resale renovation because it does not require old wall and M&E demolition, with the final figure depending on upgrade scope. Project timelines run 3 to 6 months, shorter than the 4 to 9 months typical of resale because there is no structural work phase. Pricing is quoted per project after a free consultation. Artwill has working experience with the handover teams of all major Hong Kong developers (New World, Sun Hung Kai, Sino, CK Asset, Wheelock, K. Wah, and others).