New World’s latest property launch sells out as Hong Kong’s homebuyers return in droves amid buoyant sentiments
- The developer of The Pavilia Farm Phase III in Tai Wai sold all 331 flats before 8pm, with 27,000 bids received
- Unsuccessful buyers today may be able to bid for the next batch of property released at a later date
“The economy is gradually improving, with the gross domestic product rising and unemployment rate falling,” said Midland Realty’s residential division chief executive Sammy Po, adding that he expects today’s offerings to “definitely sell out.” “The pandemic is also beginning to be under control. These are beneficial to the overall housing market.”
The average price in today’s sale rose to HK$19,999 per square foot even with up to 20 per cent in discounts, 0.8 per cent higher than Phase II last October and 6 per cent higher than Phase I.
There were 54 bulk purchases, involving buyers who snapped up more than one property each, the biggest deal being one valued at HK$69 million, agents said.
The recent ease in pandemic and anticipation for border reopening are heating market sentiment and adding to buyers’ confidence, said Louis Chan, Asia-Pacific vice-chairman and chief executive of the residential division at Centaline Property Agency, adding that the robust demand could accommodate a price increase of between 3 and 5 per cent in the upcoming launches.
“The Pavilia Farm [has broken] a 20-year record for subscriptions for the second time,” said New World’s chief executive Adrian Cheng. “The group will develop more patented products to deliver sophistication and convenience to residents, satisfying their need for a higher quality and healthier lifestyle.”
The project is also located with proximity to public transport and amenities such as shopping centres. The lack of new property developments in the neighbourhood, reasonable pricing and robust rental yields are all contributing to The Pavilia Farm’s success, said Po.