https://www.scmp.com/rss/522703/feed The latest news and top stories on Yeung Ming-yee. As a Senior Associate Director at Centaline Property, Yeung's research provides analysis on various property segments, such as luxury homes, residential completions, rental trends and car park transactions. Yeung frequently comments on market sentiment, transaction volumes and values, and the impact of interest rates and government policies. Key accomplishments include their regular contributions to public discourse on property market dynamics,... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Cheryl Arcibal Cheryl Arcibal Hong Kong’s property transactions crossed 7,000 for the sixth consecutive month in March – the first time in four years that monthly volumes stayed above this level – despite a slight fall last month, according to official data. Residential transactions declined by about 5.3 per cent to 6,316 from a month earlier, while their month-on-month value decreased by 4.19 per cent to HK$55.18 billion (US$7.04 billion), according to data from the Land Registry on Thursday. New and lived-in home sales... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348739/hong-kongs-property-deals-exceed-7000-6-straight-months-march?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348739/hong-kongs-property-deals-exceed-7000-6-straight-months-march?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:24:36 +0000 Cheryl Arcibal Cheryl Arcibal Hong Kong’s residential property market made gradual and steady gains in the Year of the Snake, with the momentum set to continue in the Year of the Horse, according to the city’s largest real estate agencies. “The Year of the Snake marked the end of three years of decline and a strong rebound fuelled by policy easing and wealth effect [from the Hong Kong stock market’s gain],” said Derek Chan Hoi-chiu, head of research at Ricacorp Properties. “The Year of the Horse will build on the momentum,”... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344141/hong-kongs-property-market-build-gains-year-horse-agents-say?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344141/hong-kongs-property-market-build-gains-year-horse-agents-say?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:16 +0000 Cheryl Arcibal Cheryl Arcibal Hong Kong’s property deals slipped slightly in November after two months of gains, government data showed, with analysts warning of a deeper pullback this month as the Christmas holidays along with deferred launches of new homes following the deadly fire in Tai Po weigh on sentiment. Sales of new and lived-in homes, office units, shops, car parking spaces and industrial properties dipped 1 per cent to 7,121 from 7,190 in October, according to the Land Registry. The total value of deals edged up... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3334920/hong-kong-home-sales-dip-december-slowdown-looms-amid-tragedy-holiday-lull?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3334920/hong-kong-home-sales-dip-december-slowdown-looms-amid-tragedy-holiday-lull?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:29:52 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong’s property market is expected to extend its gradual recovery into the end of the year, supported by improving sentiment, rising rental yields and firmer demand in the mass-market segment, according to property analysts. The latest mortgage and resale data suggest that buyers are returning following rate cuts and stamp-duty adjustments earlier this year, although the pace of improvement remains uneven across districts and price brackets. Mortgage registrations continued to climb in... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3334671/hong-kongs-home-sales-recovery-looks-more-solid-transactions-prices-edge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3334671/hong-kongs-home-sales-recovery-looks-more-solid-transactions-prices-edge?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:30:17 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong’s worst residential fire in history has cast a shadow over property sentiment, but the overall impact on the home market is likely to prove temporary because broader economic fundamentals will continue to drive longer-term trends, according to analysts. The devastating fire last week at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po left at least 146 people dead and 79 injured, including firefighters, with the status of around 150 residents still unclear. “Everyone is more cautious right now, and because of... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334672/hong-kong-property-viewing-dips-following-deadly-fire-city-pauses-mourn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334672/hong-kong-property-viewing-dips-following-deadly-fire-city-pauses-mourn?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:00:09 +0000 Cheryl Arcibal Cheryl Arcibal Hong Kong’s luxury residential rents are likely to climb another 3 to 5 per cent next year as growing numbers of returning Western expatriates and home-grown professionals drive demand for high-end accommodation, according to Savills. Deals were expected to exceed the 660 last year, said Jack Tong, the property consultancy’s director of research. “The outlook remains cautiously positive,” he added. For next year, Savills expected “stable to gently rising luxury rents as the supply of prime units... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3332283/returning-expats-fuel-hong-kongs-luxury-rental-rebound-savills-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3332283/returning-expats-fuel-hong-kongs-luxury-rental-rebound-savills-says?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:30:08 +0000 Cheryl Arcibal Cheryl Arcibal Hong Kong property sales in September increased in both volume and value, according to official data, as the city’s real estate sector finds support from easing monetary policy and a resurgent stock market. Total deals in September – covering new and lived-in homes, office spaces, shops, car parking slots and industrial units – rose 6.3 per cent from a month earlier to 6,870 units, with the total value rising 11.9 per cent to HK$53.48 billion (US$6.87 billion), according to data from the Land... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3327675/hong-kong-property-deals-surge-anew-september-rate-cut-buoyant-stocks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3327675/hong-kong-property-deals-surge-anew-september-rate-cut-buoyant-stocks?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:30:19 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Rental yields in Hong Kong in June rose to their highest level in more than 13 years, fuelled by strong leasing demand from mainland Chinese students, even as falling mortgage costs made property ownership more affordable compared with renting, according to Centaline Property. The Centaline Rental Index Yields, which tracks residential rental yield, rose for a second consecutive month to 3.56 per cent in June, the highest since November 2011, according to data released on Monday by one of the... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3322351/hong-kong-rental-yield-hits-13-year-high-amid-mainland-student-demand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3322351/hong-kong-rental-yield-hits-13-year-high-amid-mainland-student-demand?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:33:20 +0000 Yuke Xie Yuke Xie Residential property transactions in Hong Kong fell in July after hitting a seven-month high in June, though activity remains steady, with analysts expecting a rebound in the second half of this year. Overall property deals in July – covering homes, office units, shops, industrial premises and car parking slots – dipped 0.8 per cent from June to 7,212, the Land Registry said on Monday. Property worth HK$54.6 billion (US$7 billion) changed hands, down 17.8 per cent from a month earlier. Housing... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3320709/hong-kongs-residential-property-transactions-fall-july-month-earlier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3320709/hong-kongs-residential-property-transactions-fall-july-month-earlier?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:15:10 +0000 Yuke Xie,Cheryl Arcibal Yuke Xie,Cheryl Arcibal Sales of villas, bungalows and luxury homes in Hong Kong soared to a three-year high in the first six months of this year, as an influx of wealthy immigrants fuelled the hunt for bargains on the top end of one of Asia’s priciest residential property markets. There were 286 registered transactions of villas in the first half, a jump of 23.3 per cent from the same period last year, according to data provided by Centaline Property, one of the largest real estate agencies in the city. The sales... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3318455/sales-villas-luxury-homes-rise-3-year-high-hong-kong-demand-wealthy-buyers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3318455/sales-villas-luxury-homes-rise-3-year-high-hong-kong-demand-wealthy-buyers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:30:09 +0000