https://www.scmp.com/rss/507728/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Anyone waiting for the right moment to invest in upscale property in Lantau, or one of Hong Kong’s other outlying islands, may well find the next few months is the time to make a move. That is because of a couple of factors, both a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. One, of course, is the prevailing uncertainty about immediate market prospects which, for the time being at least, has put the brakes on otherwise escalating prices. The other is the strong likelihood of a notable number of... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111443/why-lantau-and-discovery-bay-are-growing-popularity-among?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111443/why-lantau-and-discovery-bay-are-growing-popularity-among?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Nov 2020 03:00:11 +0000 Urban renewal is taking place in cities around the world, but in the pace and scope of such projects Hong Kong often shows the way. For instance, over the years, shipyards and a sugar refinery have been transformed into today’s office towers and fast-moving business area of Quarry Bay, and bold plans are now recasting the former Kai Tak airport site as a sports hub, cruise terminal and the local prototype of a tech-enabled “smart city”. Simply put, when the time is right and investors see... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111441/new-territories-north-west-smart-technology-takes-centre-stage-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111441/new-territories-north-west-smart-technology-takes-centre-stage-new?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:30:06 +0000 The New Territories are basking in what’s become known as the EEL effect – elegance, ease and luxury. Fast rising new developments north of Kowloon are attracting an increasing number of buyers who are drawn by their superior design, facilities and – most of all – location. Prime examples include El Futuro with 266 units in Sha Tin, the super-indulgent Ontolo in Tai Po, and 133 Portofino, a boutique development in Sai Kung. One of the reasons the New Territories are newly on trend is the effect... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111423/new-territories-east-luxury-property-rises-amid-rolling-greenery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111423/new-territories-east-luxury-property-rises-amid-rolling-greenery?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:00:13 +0000 The city’s new home sales have defied predictions during the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Developers are seizing this opportunity to sell their housing stock, taking advantage of improving market confidence. But given the challenges Hong Kong faces, whether these early positive signs develop into a sustained recovery is yet to be confirmed. Kowloon East, which includes Kwun Tong, the fast-developing Kai Tak area where gentrification is transforming neighbourhoods, will remain a major... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111417/urban-renewal-eastern-kowloon-affordable-housing-and-upgraded?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111417/urban-renewal-eastern-kowloon-affordable-housing-and-upgraded?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Nov 2020 02:30:08 +0000 Low-density luxury properties in Kowloon Central are sought-after by affluent families, especially those with children, because of the high quality school network in the area. While Kowloon Tong remains the district’s very heart, an increasing number of prestigious properties are coming up in the surrounding areas, from the mid-level Beacon Hill to the north of Kowloon Tong, to Ho Man Tin in the south. Kowloon Tong has been home to the city’s wealthiest citizens since the 1920s, and is dotted... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111414/kowloon-central-beating-heart-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111414/kowloon-central-beating-heart-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Nov 2020 02:00:16 +0000 In its first iteration, smart home technology gave early adopters bragging rights. There was something decidedly cool about letting colleagues know that when you arrived home from work, the lights would be already on, the room temperature just right, and the mood music playing – because you’d commanded it to be so. Over the ensuing years, smart home products have evolved from novelties to sophisticated must-haves, and today no high-end home worth its salt would be without a full suite of... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111410/how-smart-your-home-does-your-fridge-tell-you-whats-inside-and-can?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111410/how-smart-your-home-does-your-fridge-tell-you-whats-inside-and-can?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Nov 2020 03:00:14 +0000 The complementary nature of Causeway Bay and Happy Valley has long been a source of much appeal to luxury property investors. Bustling Causeway Bay is best known as Hong Kong Island’s biggest shopping district. Dotted around Times Square are couture brands like Chanel, Dior and Burberry; venture towards mega department store SOGO and you will find many boutique shops in the upper levels of Causeway Bay’s commercial buildings. A short tram ride away from Causeway Bay lies Happy Valley, where the... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111407/causeway-bay-and-happy-valley-top-draws-those-seeking-shopping-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111407/causeway-bay-and-happy-valley-top-draws-those-seeking-shopping-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:30:13 +0000 From millionaires on The Peak to expat professionals setting up home in the Mid-Levels, this neighbourhood bordering Hong Kong’s business hubs, Central and Admiralty, is highly sought after by those looking for calm and tranquillity but with easy access to all the action on Hong Kong Island. The Mid-Levels stretch all the way from Western Hong Kong across the top of Central to Happy Valley. The area has an abundance of greenery, with walking trails and historical sites, quaint cafes and a wide... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111406/peak-and-mid-levels-elite-living-some-most-prestigious-addresses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3111406/peak-and-mid-levels-elite-living-some-most-prestigious-addresses?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:00:15 +0000