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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.
Veteran property specialist Donald Choi, who has been appointed as the new managing director of the Urban Renewal Authority. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong property

Architect takes helm of Hong Kong’s cash-strapped URA amid mounting challenges

Veteran architect Donald Choi tasked with effectively handling the issues of building decay, as well as the organisation’s financial sustainability.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader has ‘burning urgency’ to fast-track Northern Metropolis project

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s April lived-in home prices gain as cut in stamp duty spurred deals

Hong Kong property

Well-heeled buyers swarm to New World-led Deep Water Pavilia luxury project

The flats at the 447-unit project in Wong Chuk Hang were sold at an average of HK$62 million.

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The 447-unit Deep Water Pavilia project in Wong Chuk Hang is jointly developed by a consortium led by New World Development. Photo: Handout
Architecture and design

A family sensitively renovates a 1970s Jardine’s Lookout duplex

The revamp resulted in a timeless, comfortable and practical home where conversation and reading are prioritised over screen time.

Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong village church members wonder where next after relocation order

‘I have lived here for most of my life. I do not know how to read or write. I do not go to other places except the church and the elderly centre,’ one says.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homebuyers flock to latest Sierra Sea units as mortgage rates ease

The temporary truce in the tariff wars between the US and China also helped improve sentiment in the property market, according to agents.

The Sun Hung Kai Properties’ Sierra Sea residential development in the New Territories. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Editorial | Public needs answers on alleged corruption at Kowloon flats site

Hong Kong graft-buster investigates defects scandal at housing project where supervisors are suspected of accepting bribes.

Hong Kong property

Steel bar bribery case at CK Asset project in Hong Kong: timeline of events

The nearly 3,000-flat development in Kwun Tong has been mired in controversy even before concerns over steel rebar works.

Hong Kong economy

Collective oversight to blame in Hong Kong’s CK Asset building scandal: experts

While noting bribery incident is rare, engineers say many workers must have known about subpar work.

The number of main reinforcement bars in structural components was, on average, 10 per cent below approved specifications on the CK Asset project in Kwun Tong, according to the ICAC’s probe. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

10 arrested in Hong Kong in bribery case centred on CK Asset housing project

ICAC alleges that subcontractors offered site supervisors perks in exchange for lax oversight of steel rebar work on Anderson Road project.

CK Asset’s Anderson Road project in Kwun Tong consists of six residential towers providing 2,926 flats. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Diet plight of shoebox children Hong Kong’s shame

Study into youngsters living in Hong Kong’s deplorable subdivided living spaces found that nearly four in five are not getting enough nutrition.

Architecture and design

A designer worked his magic on a boxy 1980s Mid-Levels apartment

Despite the architectural constraints of the compartmentalised apartment, a designer managed to transform the space for an Aussie couple.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home builders bring flats to market, seizing on sentiment surge

50 units in New Territories launched at 8.5 per cent below market prices, while New World and partners ready Wong Chuk Hang sale.

Construction under way at Uni Residence in Tai Wai, developed by Wing Tai Properties and China Vanke’s Hong Kong unit. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Buyers snap up all Sierra Sea flats on weekend sale as hot streak continues

Lower interest rates and recent boost to stock market wealth have helped shore up sentiment among homebuyers, developer says.

Buyers mingling inside a Sierra Sea sales showroom in West Kowloon on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong secondary home prices under pressure as developers offer discounts

Projects in New Territories are being priced below second-hand properties, while mainland Chinese buyers are driving demand in Kowloon.

Hong Kong

Opinion | Despite Hong Kong’s property downturn, case for subsidised housing remains

Although home prices have fallen, subsidised housing’s raison d’être remains, with larger units much in demand.

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Hong Kong property

Meitu founder’s wife buys Hong Kong luxury home for US$60 million

Wang Baoshan paid 22 per cent less than the asking price for the 5,466 sq ft detached house at 8 Perkins Road.

A view of Hong Kong from Jardine’s Lookout. Mainland buyers have been underpinning demand for luxury property in the city. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Editorial | Homes market in need of more competition

Too many of Hong Kong’s housing requirements are in the hands of a few developers when there should be additional players and a wider range of properties.

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HSBC moves to repossess Hong Kong flat of Abby Choi’s former father-in-law

Court summons for Kwong Kau is latest development in controversy over his subsidised flat, which has already prompted tightening of some rules.

Hong Kong

Wait time for Hong Kong public rental flat still at 5.3 years, applications drop

Housing Authority says figures for first quarter due to new supply and higher turnover of homes, with 4,700 applicants allocated flats.

“Light public housing” under construction at Olympic Avenue in Kai Tak. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property: mainland buyers pounce on huge discounts from local sellers

A surge in discount selling by cash-strapped owners has sparked a frenzy among well-heeled buyers, agents say.

A mainland buyer has acquired a 6,071 sq ft detached unit in Pokfulam 138, developed by Ryoden Development, for HK$300 million. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawmakers slam HK$20 billion welfare property plan as ‘failed’ policy

Government reveals only up to HK$240 million spent on five premises in five years since launch of plan.

Hong Kong

Opinion | Help Hongkongers age in place. Care homes are not a long-term solution

If our homes become safer and more adaptable, seniors can live independently for as long as possible without needing care homes.

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Hong Kong society

Discovery of skeleton in flat reveals plight of Hong Kong’s ‘hidden elderly’

Experts warn that older residents who live alone and have no family care need more timely support.

More than 188,000 people aged 65 and above live alone in Hong Kong while more than 390,000 older residents live with their spouse only. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Report a window into department weakness

Inspection measures taken after deaths from falling panes of glass at Hong Kong high-rises have to be strictly enforced.

Over 26,600 notices issued by the building authorities for homeowners to fix their windows have not been complied with. Photo: SCMP / Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s 3 biggest developers to dominate 60% of housing supply

The three developers will deliver 60 per cent of new homes in 2025 and 2026, up from 40 per cent in 2023 and 2024, JLL says.

Hong Kong courts

Eviction of Hong Kong teacher on hold as she mounts challenge against authorities

Teacher insists checks by Housing Department to see if she lived in one-person public flat overlooked her long daily hours away from home.

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