Media coverage
2022
Interview about Hong Kong and international real estate with James Ross on RTHK Radio 3’s “The Morning Brew” on January 19, 2022. (Scroll down for direct link)
2021
Interview in the March 2021 edition of The Hong Kong Economic Journal Monthly (PDF, 1MB, Traditional Chinese)
2020
Interview in the July 8 and 14, 2020, editions of the South China Morning Post (JPG, 1.5MB).
Interview on the Japan Real Estate podcast on June 1, 2020, about the importance of due diligence.
Interview with James Ross on RTHK Radio 3's "Morning Brew" on April 3, 2020, about real estate bargains and pitfalls in the era of coronavirus.
Interview with Peter Lewis on RTHK Radio 3's "Money Talk" on March 26, 2020, about real estate in the era of coronavirus. The interview covers Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan and Canada.
2019
Interview with James Ross on RTHK Radio 3's "The Morning Brew" on July 31, 2019, about investing in Hong Kong real estate during the political conflict. The interview is in Part 3 (11:05-12:00) and runs from 07:40>22:35 and from 29:15>39:00.
My underwater photography illustrates articles about scuba diving in Hong Kong in the June 2019 editions of Expat Living and Horizons (PDF, 400 kb and 2.5 mb).
Interview with Annemarie Evans on "Hong Kong Heritage" on Radio Television Hong Kong's Radio 3 on May 11, 2019. With WH Tam and George Li, we discuss the history of scuba diving in Hong Kong and the 40th anniversary of the South China Diving Club. (Streaming 30-minute audio file).
Hong Kong waters rich in marine life — Interview in the May 2, 2019, edition of Metro Daily (Chinese, PDF, 1 mb).
2018
Interview with Edward Chin on D100's "Running the Race" on September 2, 2018. We discussed investing in real estate in Canada, Japan and Hong Kong in this hour-long interview. The interview is available to D100 subscribers.
Interview with James Ross on RTHK Radio 3's "The Morning Brew" on August 1, 2018. We covered a lot—including the Hong Kong, China and Japan markets—as well as pointers for making smart real estate decisions.
Safe as Houses — Interview in the July 2018 edition of Britain in Hong Kong (PDF, 400 kb).
How to buy a house, or a love hotel, in Japan — Review of Landed Japan in the July 2018 edition of The Correspondent (PDF, 850 kb).
Considering a real estate purchase? These tips could help you make a sound investment — The Foreign Correspondents' Club Hong Kong, June 29, 2018.
How I bought my first flat in Tokyo – Excerpt from the second edition of Landed Japan in the May–June 2018 edition of Asian Property Review (PDF, 150 kb).
Of earthquakes, trains and airports – Interview about Japanese real estate in the May–June 2018 edition of Asian Property Review (PDF, 600 kb).
Interview about buying Japanese real estate on Money Talk Xtra on Hong Kong's RTHK Radio 3 on May 12, 2018.
Worth the effort? – Interview in the May 1, 2018, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 1 MB).
2017
Japan’s property market lures more Hong Kong investors – Interview in the July 7, 2017, edition of The South China Morning Post.
Why more homebuyers are choosing Yokohama over Tokyo – Interview in the August 3, 2017, edition of The Financial Times [May require free registration].
Making the first time better – Interview in the August 15, 2017, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 1 MB).
Rights and Regulations– Interview in the October 1, 2017, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 1 MB).
2016
Home sweet home? – Review of Landed Hong Kong in the January/February 2016 edition of The Correspondent magazine (PDF, 1 MB).
A Brief Guide to Purchasing Property in China – Landed China featured in the February 2016 edition of That's Guangzhou magazine.
Shop Around – Interview in the June 1, 2016, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 2 MB).
Interview on Global Business by CCTV America on August 19, 2016. My segment starts at 32:50
How To Buy A Property In Hong Kong: Interview with Christopher Dillon, Author of Landed Hong Kong – September 1, 2016, in Spacious.HK
Why Living in HK May Get Harder – Interview in the September 15, 2016, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 1 MB).
The Fine Print – Interview in the October 15, 2016, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 1 MB).
With house prices rising rapidly, is it sensible for expats to purchase property in China? – Interview in the October 21, 2016, edition of Global Times.
2015
Oh!, Canada – Interview in the December 1, 2015, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 1 MB).
炒樓秘笈作者戴龍 – 香港賺錢不再容易 – Profile in the November 2015 edition of Capital magazine (PDF, 2.7 MB, Traditional Chinese)
老外炒港樓賺10倍 — 喜舊厭新 人人拋售時入貨 – Profile in the November 2015 edition of the Hong Kong Economic Journal Monthly (Traditional Chinese)
Latest edition of Landed a users’ guide to Hong Kong’s property market – Review of Landed Hong Kong in the October 28, 2015, edition of the South China Morning Post
Caveat Emptor / 專家解構- 分享在香港買樓的竅門 – Interview in the October 15, 2015, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 800 KB, English and Traditional Chinese).
Interview on “Money Talk” on Radio Television Hong Kong’s Radio 3 on October 9, 2015 (Streaming ASX audio file)
奧運效應 東京樓料旺到2020 – Interview in the October 5, 2015, edition of Ming Pao (Traditional Chinese)
Interview on CCTV America on June 19, 2015
Overseas Property Investment: Rules of the Game – Interview in the June 1, 2015, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 800 KB).
How I Started: How I Made It – Feature in the May 2015 edition of Canada & China Exchange magazine.
Buying International Property with Christopher Dillon – Podcast with Adam German at Housing Japan on February 16, 2015
Buying a Property Overseas – Feature in the January/February 2015 edition of biz.hk
2014
Interview on “Money for Nothing” on Radio Television Hong Kong’s Radio 3 on December 29, 2014 (Streaming ASX audio file)
Town called malice – Interview in the September 2014 edition of Property Report
Buying property in international markets turned one man to books – Profile in the August 20, 2014, edition of the South China Morning Post.
Asia’s Key to Keeping Order: Rules, Rules, Rules – Interview in the July 24, 2014 edition of The Wall Street Journal
Interview on "Money for Nothing" on Radio Television Hong Kong’s Radio 3 on July 10, 2014. My segment starts at the 45-minute mark (Streaming ASX audio file)
Japanese property market heats up among Chinese investors – Print and video interview on June 25, 2014, on Channel News Asia
Overseas Property Investment: The Fine Print – Interview in the June 1, 2014, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 600 KB).
2013
Adding China Properties to Your Shopping Cart – Interview in the August 2013 edition of biz.hk (PDF, 1.2MB)
投資海外物業 買日本樓十厘回報 – Interview in The Sun on July 8, 2013 (Traditional Chinese)
Cheap Japan property an option for Hong Kong investors – Interview in the July 1, 2013, edition of the South China Morning Post.
日樓專家: 租金回報10% 揀樓5大要訣 – Interview in the June 1, 2013, edition of iMoney (PDF, 1.5 MB, Traditional Chinese)
The China Property Punt – Review of Landed China in the May/June 2013 edition of The Correspondent (PDF, 1 MB).
《Landed China》作者戴龍：港辣招阻外國人置業 難吸人才 – Profile in Ming Pao on May 9, 2013 (Traditional Chinese)
New rules complicate buying property in China – Feature in the April 29, 2013, edition of the South China Morning Post
Is there a Chinese housing bubble? – Excerpt from Landed China on Shanghaiist, April 23, 2013
Interview on “Money for Nothing” on Radio Television Hong Kong’s Radio 3 on April 22, 2013 (Streaming ASX audio file)
Hong Kong property buyers can turn the tables on mainland Chinese – Feature in the April 22, 2013, edition of the South China Morning Post
Book reveals China buying secrets – Feature in the April 17, 2013, edition of PropertyGuru Malaysia.
2012
Book Building – Profile in the December 2012 edition of Canada & China Exchange magazine (PDF, 1 MB).
Interview in the May 28, 2012, edition of Misawa Homes’ Home Shimbun (PDF, 3 MB, Japanese). An English translation is here (PDF, 95 KB).
Real Estate 101: An Introduction to Buying Property in Hong Kong – Interview in the March 2012 edition of biz.hk (PDF, 2.5MB)
2011
The risky business of dream factories – Interview in the June 27, 2011, edition of the South China Morning Post.
What goes up… – Interview in the April, 11 2011, edition of the South China Morning Post
Powdered Gold / 白金帝國 – Interview in the January/February 2011 edition of Luxury Properties magazine (PDF, 7 MB, English and Traditional Chinese)
Wise Moves – Interview in the February 2011 edition of Discovery magazine (PDF, 3 MB)
Unlocking Value in Japanese Real Estate – Review in J@pan Inc on January 26, 2011
2010
Est-ce le bon moment de acheter de l’immobilier au Japon? – Interview in Alain Silverston’s blog at Le Monde, December 14, 2010 (French)
Real estate in Japan: A good time to buy? – Profile on Japan Today on November 29, 2010
Vorsicht beim hauskauf! – Review of Landed Japan in the August 2010 edition of JAPANMARKT (PDF, 62 KB, German)
Eastern Star – Interview in the August 1, 2010, edition of Squarefoot magazine
Tips for Buying Japanese Properties / 日本樓市投資攻略 – Interview in the August 2010 edition of Hotlistings magazine (PDF, 800 KB, English and traditional Chinese)
日本買樓知多啲 – Review in the Hong Kong Economic Times on June 4, 2010 (PDF, 250 KB, Traditional Chinese)
Q & A: Christopher Dillon – Profile in the June 3, 2010, edition of Metropolis magazine
老外著書話你知 – 日本買樓出租 回報高逾10% – Interview in the May 30, 2010, edition of Sing Pao (PDF, 600 KB, Traditional Chinese)
Japan luring Chinese Property Shoppers – Interview in the May 11, 2010, edition of China Daily
人口萎縮重挫日本 鄉郊房地產市道 – Interview in the April 26, 2010, edition of the Hong Kong Economic Journal (PDF, 700 KB, Traditional Chinese)
The Review – Review of Landed Japan in the April 18, 2010, edition of South China Morning Post (PDF, 250 KB)
Interview on "The Morning Brew" on Radio Television Hong Kong’s Radio 3 on April 15, 2010.
Sandwich class left behind on market moves – Interview in the January 6, 2010, edition of the South China Morning Post
2009
Old buildings get new lease on life – Interview in the October 14, 2009, edition of the South China Morning Post
Photoshoots in Hong Kong Heights – Profile of warehouse conversion in Lifehacker.com on October 6, 2009
Move East helps Dillon climb the property ladder – Interview in the September 16, 2009, edition of the South China Morning Post
Interview on Asia Confidential on Bloomberg TV, August 13, 2009
The bottom rung – Interview in the April 15, 2009, edition of Squarefoot magazine
Get set to renovate – Interview in the January 1, 2009, edition of Squarefoot magazine
2008
Bet your house on it – Interview in the December 1, 2008, edition of Squarefoot magazine
Rules of the game are easy for new players – Interview in the May 23, 2008, edition of the South China Morning Post
Working it – Interview in the April 15, 2008, edition of Squarefoot magazine
《Landed》作者 看好豪宅後市 – Interview in the April 7, 2008, edition of Ming Pao (Traditional Chinese)
Unearthing Gems in a Concrete Jungle – Interview in the April 2008 edition of Benchmark magazine (PDF, 1.0 MB, English and Traditional Chinese)
Taking the plunge – Excerpt from Landed Hong Kong in the Q1 2008 edition of Canada Hong Kong Business magazine (PDF, 300 KB)
Dymocks Booksellers – Bestsellers list from the March 2, 2008, edition of the South China Morning Post
The Way You Want It – Interview in the March 1, 2008, edition of Squarefoot magazine (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Buying In – Interview in the February 1, 2008, edition of HK Magazine (PDF, 150 KB)
Guide for expats – Review of Landed Hong Kong in the February 2008 edition of Hong Kong Business magazine (PDF, 200 KB)
Personal Space – Interview in the January 25, 2008, edition of the South China Morning Post
過江龍料港樓價重返97高位 – Interview in the January 15, 2008, edition of the Hong Kong Daily News (PDF, 100 KB, Traditional Chinese)
2007
Taking the Plunge — Excerpts from Landed Hong Kong in the September/October 2007 edition of The Correspondent (PDF, 1 MB)