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Hong Kong housing
Latest news, features and analysis on Hong Kong housing, including policy and efforts to find a solution to the problem of a shortage of homes in the world’s most expensive property market.
A view of Tseung Kwan O in Hong Kong on February 12, 2026. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Henderson Land trims payout as Iran, mainland China cloud outlook

Kerry Properties also reports mixed 2025 results amid lift in Hong Kong home sales, weak office market and sluggish China recovery.

Hong Kong property

Regal’s US$194m hotel sale reflects investor push into Hong Kong student housing

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Hong Kong property

Will a longer pause in rate cuts threaten Hong Kong’s property upturn?

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Legco could refer to mainland experience in boosting efficiency

The difference between the administrative and legislative systems of the mainland and Hong Kong does not preclude learning from the other side.

The Legislative Council complex in Tamar, Admiralty, on January 26. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?

University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.

Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis land-use laws won’t undermine board’s authority: experts

Compressing procedures to two months will break traditional development ‘shackles’, lawmaker argues.

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Hong Kong economy

Measures to streamline Northern Metropolis land-use procedures unveiled

Proposed Development Bureau legislation aims to cut process from nine months to just two and remove bottlenecks.

Lok Ma Chau is one of the areas covered by the megaproject. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong businessman expected to take loss on Peak sites he bought for US$255m

Tender for three Peak Road lots follows sale by Chan King-wai’s family of another Peak property last year at estimated 56 per cent loss.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court residents in resettlement limbo slam ‘unhelpful’ engagement staff

Hongkongers displaced by Tai Po fire say they are frustrated with outreach officers’ failure to answer questions and explain rehousing options.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong buyers snap up most of 360 flats at 2 projects as confidence returns

Buyers snapped up most units on sale, even though one agent said the Middle East conflict was ‘like a bucket of cold water’ on demand.

Prospective buyers for the Cloudview project on Saturday. Wing Tai sold 149 of the 200 units released in the first round of sales for its Sheung Shui development. Photo: Dickson Lee
Singapore

Opinion | When homes are small and costly, dreams of having a family shrink

In Asian cities, imagining family life has become the real work of adulthood – shaped by square footage, commute times and childcare options.

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Potential homebuyers visit a development sales office in Hong Kong on November 15, 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee
Art

Affordable Hong Kong homes? Look to the past in this colourful exhibition

Artellex’s new show features images from vintage housing sales brochures, many originally hand-drawn, and affordability data over time.

Hong Kong

Only 1 Hong Kong landlord seeks subdivided flat approval as new law takes effect

Housing Bureau receives 316 registration applications involving 1,160 subdivided flats for grace period, but only one to approve certification.

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Hong Kong property

Singapore property clan puts rare Hong Kong estate up for US$38.4 million tender

Sale of compound in Southern district by family linked to Wah Ha Realty comes as Hong Kong’s luxury home market shows signs of recovery.

A view of Belvedere, a low-density compound in Chung Hom Kok in Hong Kong’s Southern district. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers test pricing power amid home-market recovery

Cautious adjustments indicate sector is beginning to stabilise, but more inventory must clear before a seller’s market emerges, analysts say.

A man looks at his mobile phone in Kai Tak in front of a residential building under construction. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong, Sydney or Dubai? Prime real estate investors take their pick

Rich buyers are reshaping ultra-luxury property markets from Sydney and Hong Kong to Dubai, drawn by each city’s unique selling proposition.

Hong Kong property

Global investors revisit Hong Kong property stocks as housing recovery picks up

Stronger home sales and expectations of double-digit price gains have revived investor interest in Hong Kong’s property sector.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing tasks Hong Kong with enhancing role as an international finance centre

City priorities in 15th five-year plan draft include development of a commodity trading ecosystem and deepening cross-border connections of financial markets.

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The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
CLP Group

Smart meters available to Hong Kong subdivided flats meeting new living standards

CLP Power extends smart meter applications to compliant subdivided flats as the Basic Housing Units Ordinance takes effect.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must ensure law on basic housing serves its intended purpose

While it falls short of outlawing all subdivided flats for good, the law, which sets minimum standards for residential units, is a step in the right direction.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong government: golf course flats study has ‘no legal effect’ in appeal

Rule changes render environmental study moot, lawyer says as authorities appeal court ruling rejecting report’s approval.

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The Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

How a European agent won one of Hong Kong’s most exclusive luxury flat listings

A Finnish national turned a two-week trip into a new career, and now manages high-end listings in one of the world’s top real estate markets.

Minna Honkanen, a senior manager at Landscope Reality, was drawn to Hong Kong’s fast-paced lifestyle. Photo Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong property

China Resources subsidiary acquires Hong Kong hotel for student housing project

CR Longdation buys Kwai Chung hotel for US$122 million and plans 900-bed facility as non-local student numbers continue to rise.

Hong Kong society

Are new Hong Kong subdivided flat standards triggering a wave of evictions?

Basic Housing Units Ordinance takes effect on Sunday, with landlords required to make renovations to ensure properties meet new standards.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hi-tech aids proposed to help elderly climb stairs to fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Wang Fuk Court residents will soon be allowed to check their flats and collect personal items but lifts remain inoperative.

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The blaze ripped through seven Wang Fuk Court blocks, claiming 168 lives. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Some Hong Kong landlords spend millions fixing subdivided flats ahead of new law

As some rush to revamp subdivided flats before the new law takes effect, others hesitate, wary of exact requirements, hidden costs and uncertain returns.

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Matthew Lau is among the first landlords to rectify his properties. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong to offer 9 residential sites to developers in 2026-27 land sale plan

Sites include three from previous programme and are expected to yield about 6,650 flats, development chief Bernadette Linn says.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Sino Land posts steady profit amid market improvements

Chairman Daryl Ng highlights the city’s encouraging property sales performance in the second half of 2025.

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