Being property specialists in Macau, Ambiente team members are often called upon for a comment or opinion relating to what is happening in and around the property scene here.
The Macau Closer magazine has an opinion column, ‘In Residence’, which Ambiente managing director Suzanne Watkinson writes each month. Some of these opinions are featured here. We also intend to include thoughts or comments from other publications that we feel would be of interest to our readers.
Catching a Cold
It’s often said that ‘When China sneezes, Macau catches a cold’. At a joint business chamber luncheon last month, members and guests were reminded of this old adage. Guest speaker Joe Zhou, regional director and Head of Research for Jones Lang LaSalle in China, presented his views on the influence of China on Macau’s real […]
East Goes West
Last month marked a momentous occasion for Las Vegas; on 2 December the maiden voyage of Hainan Airlines’ new non-stop flight arrived from Beijing and landed at McCarran International Airport at 11am local time. The 12 hour flight, serviced by a Boeing 787 with a Kung Fu Panda motif adorning the plane’s cabins, served as the […]
You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby!
From its Portuguese colony days to the gaming power house that it is today, Macau has come a long way. And Cotai is Macau’s marvel. This was the topic of conversation at a recent British Business Association of Macau lunch, with guest speaker Keith Buckley, Executive Project Director for Hsin Chong Engineering (Macau) Ltd. Keith, […]
Bridge on the River Pearl
How will the soon-to-be-opened bridge between Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai impact life in Macau? Those of you familiar with the plot of the 1957 World War II epic and Academy Award film, The Bridge on the River Kwai, will be aware of the extreme challenges faced in the construction of a railway bridge in the […]
Taxi Tribulations
We all of us know of horror stories, or have experienced firsthand the challenges in Macau of getting a taxi, especially during peak hours.
Fantasy in the Making
Macau feels rather gloomy these days, what with the grey, muggy weather and the economic uncertainty that is enveloping us, especially when it comes to the property sector. But there’s a ray of sunshine ….
Next Generation Retail
“Of the HKD60 billion dollars spent in Macau on retail last year, and with 30 million visitors and 640,000 local population, what percentage of the spend came from visitors?”
Noisy Neighbours
Macau is a 24-hour town with workers and visitors coming and going all hours of the day and night. Because of this, noisy neighbours in some buildings have become a real problem.
Snooze, you Lose …
Ambiente is often asked, “When is the best time to buy property here in Macau?” And our reply: “When everyone is selling!” This is a flippant reply of course as there are numerous factors, primarily personal to the buyer, that need to be considered ….
