https://www.scmp.com/rss/506082/feed Christopher Dillon is the author of the Landed series of real estate books (Landedbook.com) en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Real estate is in Hong Kong’s DNA. Government-induced land shortages, easy access to credit and a growing population made local property a good investment and the source of many family fortunes. Start with a 400-square-foot flat in Tai Po, trade up to a slightly larger unit in Sha Tin, rinse-and-repeat, and with a little luck you’d soon own a luxurious home in Mid-Levels. Buying property abroad was a popular next step. Astronomical local prices and the peg-based strength of the Hong Kong dollar... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3087058/covid-19-and-end-amateur-landlord-hong-kong-and-elsewhere?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3087058/covid-19-and-end-amateur-landlord-hong-kong-and-elsewhere?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:00:12 +0000