About Us
Our Team
Phiyona believes in creating distinctive quality and potential for each project she touched. She is seasoned with over 25 years of experience in architectural design in Hong Kong and Seattle. As former Director at DLN Architects Limited, she took a leading role and delivered a wide range of projects including luxurious residential towers, comprehensive commercial developments, landmark buildings in hospitality and public venue for performance art.
Many of them are award-winning and receiving high recognition from the industry. Her passion in design and professional skills have transformed to create a platform capturing opportunities and potential of real estates, building up a unique brand and portfolio of ARE.
Henry is a registered practicing architect with over 30 years experience in the architectural design industry. Based in Hong Kong and UK, Henry has been actively involved in all areas of architectural design, project implementation and business development of architectural works. Over the decades, the works Henry involved from award winning residential houses to large scale residential developments, commercial, hospitality and master planning projects located throughout Hong Kong, Macau, China, Japan, South East Asia, Middle East and United Kingdom.
He has a clear and simple vision of ARE - asset enhancement with value creation through design. With his vast experience in architecture, Henry aims to bring his unparalleled sensitivity to projects of ARE.
Alfred has more than 30 years of experience in real estate and project management and has overseen property development projects and investment portfolio globally in United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Australasia and Asia. Over the last decade, Alfred has built real estate networks across the globe and is experienced in land assembly, project incubation and feasibility, masterplanning, design, project finance, joint-venture partnership formation, project management, as well as sales, marketing and disposal.
Alfred is a chartered architect by profession, qualified at Liverpool J.M. University and received Master degree in Construction Management from Bath University. He has also received executive management training from Harvard Law School, Franklin Covey Leadership Programme and Richard Ivey Business School. Alfred is a member of Royal Institute of British Architects, Urban Lands Institute, Chartered Management Institute and Association for Project Management in UK.
Kenneth has over 20 years of experience in audit, taxation, financial consulting, management and financial engineering across Europe and Asia. After working with one of the ‘Big 4’ accounting consultancies and also serving in industry in UK, Kenneth founded his own accounting business with presence both in UK and HK. He has also been serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director for many companies since 2015.
Kenneth holds Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Birmingham. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Chartered Institute of Taxation as well as the Association of Corporate Treasurers in UK.
Elizabeth Lee
Director
HKIA, RIBA, CIArb, Registered Architect in Hong Kong, MArch, BSSc (A.S.)
Phiyona Auyeung
Founding Partner and Director
HKIA, AIA, Registered Architect in Hong Kong and Washington State, US, MArch, BSSc (A.S.)
Henry Lai
Founding Partner and Director
FHKIA, RIBA, B.A.(A.S.), B.ARCH Authorized Person, Registered Architect in Hong Kong
Alfred Yeung
Founding Partner and Director
BA DipArch DMS MSc RIBA MCMI MAPM
Kenneth Yeung
Partner & Director
B Com, FCA, FCPA, CTA, MCT
Elizabeth is a Hong Kong registered architect with over 25 years of experience in architectural design and project management. Her career has spanned both the public and private sectors in Hong Kong, including The Hong Kong Jockey Club. She successfully delivered prestigious hospitality projects across China, Hong Kong, and Macau. She has also ventured into product design as well as the real estate industry.
Currently leading ARE's UK team, focusing on project and property management, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering high-quality service and expert advice, aiming to achieve client satisfaction with innovative and effective solutions.
Certifications and Memberships
AREASSETS is a Full Member of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) and commits to TPO Codes of Practice. The Ombudsman is able to consider complaints in relation to residential sales, lettings and buying services, commercial sales and lettings, international sales and lettings and chattels auctions.
The Property Ombudsman
AREASSETS is also a Propertymark full member. Money Shield is a Government approved Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme enabling lettings and estate agents to reassure tenants, landlords, buyers and vendors that their money is safe.
Propertymark CMP
Whether you have a property to let or are looking for a home, you need an agent you can trust when issues arise. AREASSETS has voluntarily opted into independent regulation through Propertymark’s Company Advantage scheme, confirming our commitment to higher professional standards and consumer protection.
Propertymark Protected Membership
When you start renting a home from a private landlord, you will usually pay a deposit. Your landlord must protect your deposit under the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. This scheme makes sure you'll get your deposit back when you move out if you looked after the property and paid your rent.
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
ARLA Propertymark membership ensures maximum protection for clients; offering Client Money Protection, Professional Indemnity insurance, membership of an independent redress scheme and being subject to Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules and Disciplinary Procedures.
ARLA Propertymark Membership
