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KKR & Co. LP (NYSE: KKR) and AEW Capital Management are reportedly looking to sell several commercial real estate assets in China as international investors continue to reduce exposure to the country's struggling property market, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter.
The planned sales highlight the ongoing challenges facing China's commercial real estate sector, where declining property values, weak leasing activity, and a sluggish economic recovery have weighed heavily on investor confidence.
Bloomberg reported that KKR is marketing nine properties across China, including a luxury apartment complex in suburban Beijing and a hotel located on Shanghai's iconic Bund. AEW Capital Management is also seeking buyers for multiple office properties in Beijing, along with Shanghai's Pudong Development Bank building.
Sources familiar with the matter said the investment firms expect proceeds from the transactions to be sufficient to repay outstanding bank loans. That suggests the assets could be sold at valuations equivalent to just 50% to 60% of their original purchase prices, underscoring the significant decline in China's commercial property market.
Foreign investors poured nearly $140 billion into Chinese commercial real estate over the past 15 years, attracted by rapid urbanization and economic growth. However, slowing economic activity, oversupply in office and retail spaces, and falling rental income have prompted many overseas investors to become net sellers in recent years.
Despite its efforts to dispose of certain real estate holdings, KKR continues to maintain a presence in China through its private equity business. The investment firm holds stakes in companies including ByteDance and recently launched its first yuan-denominated investment fund, signaling continued interest in select sectors of the Chinese economy.
The prolonged downturn has also affected financial institutions with exposure to China's commercial property market. Major international banks, including HSBC and Standard Chartered, have increased provisions against potential losses tied to commercial real estate, reflecting broader concerns about the sector's outlook and ongoing market weakness.
