Gemdale Properties and Investment Corporation Limited is a Bermuda-incorporated investment holding company principally engaged in property development and investment in Mainland China. The company operates through three primary business segments: Property Development, which involves the development and sale of residential and commercial properties; Property Investment and Management, focused on investment in and management of business parks and commercial properties; and Corporate and Others, which provides corporate management services. It offers a diversified portfolio including residential units, commercial spaces, business parks, industrial parks, shopping malls, offices, rental apartments, and for-sale residential properties across key Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. The company also provides integrated space and resource management services along with micro-finance services catering to property buyers and small businesses.
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Gemdale Properties and Investment has recently undertaken significant strategic actions including acquisitions that expanded its control over key property development joint ventures in Mainland China. In 2024, the company acquired additional equity in joint ventures such as Shenzhen Jindi Jiachuang Investment Consulting Company Limited and Nanjing Weipan and Nanjing Weijing Real Estate Development companies, consolidating its presence and operational control in these projects. The company also acquired 100% equity in property investment subsidiary Shanghai Xinwei Real Estate Company Limited. These transactions marked a strategic shift from joint venture partnerships to greater direct control and asset ownership. Additionally, in 2025, OUE Limited acquired a 3.19% stake in the company, reflecting external investment interest.
Financially, the company reported a decline in revenue to RMB 13.2 billion in 2024 due to reduced property sales compared to the previous year, with ongoing challenges impacting profitability. The company continues to focus on leveraging its diversified property portfolio and property management ecosystem, with an emphasis on innovative living solutions incorporating standardized R&D advances such as smart home systems and microclimate technologies. Gemdale Properties and Investment remains a significant player in the urban real estate development and investment sectors in China, maintaining operations predominantly within Mainland China while evolving its asset base and business model through strategic acquisitions and operational refinements.