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- Singapore, the most expensive for rent, food and clothing in The Economist’s survey since 2014, is tied with two other places
Hong Kong housing prices are likely to increase by at least 15 per cent on average this year, said real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield, as concerns about the US-China trade war and interest rate hikes ease in the city.
Hong Kong housing prices are likely to increase by at least 15 per cent on average this year, said real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield, as concerns about the US-China trade war and interest rate hikes ease in the city.
The creation of 1,000 hectares of man-made islands to the west of Hong Kong Island, providing up to 260,000 flats, will cost an eye-watering HK$624 billion (US$80 billion).
The creation of 1,000 hectares of man-made islands to the west of Hong Kong Island, providing up to 260,000 flats, will cost an eye-watering HK$624 billion (US$80 billion).
US student housing segment popular among sovereign and pension funds, says analyst
US student housing segment popular among sovereign and pension funds, says analyst
coliving.hk wants to make it possible for individual flat owners to rent their homes as co-living spaces.
coliving.hk wants to make it possible for individual flat owners to rent their homes as co-living spaces.
Bait-and-switch tactics and flats advertised even though they are off the market still common, Post analysis finds, three months after industry watchdog warned against the ploys.
Bait-and-switch tactics and flats advertised even though they are off the market still common, Post analysis finds, three months after industry watchdog warned against the ploys.
Moving the facilities on brownfields to land reclaimed west of Guishan Island would give the New Territories a much-needed facelift, while freeing up space to create a new business district, helping to balance and revitalise all of Hong Kong.
Moving the facilities on brownfields to land reclaimed west of Guishan Island would give the New Territories a much-needed facelift, while freeing up space to create a new business district, helping to balance and revitalise all of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong tumbles from the world’s hottest market as home price gains ease to 5.8 per cent last year, according to Knight Frank’s global index.
Hong Kong tumbles from the world’s hottest market as home price gains ease to 5.8 per cent last year, according to Knight Frank’s global index.
The hotel will feature 322 guestrooms and 91 suites as well as residences
The hotel will feature 322 guestrooms and 91 suites as well as residences
China has 108 dollar-denominated property billionaires, according to Hurun’s 2019 list, led by Evergrande’s chairman Hui Ka-yan, with US$37 billion in estimated wealth.
China has 108 dollar-denominated property billionaires, according to Hurun’s 2019 list, led by Evergrande’s chairman Hui Ka-yan, with US$37 billion in estimated wealth.
Centaline founder says developers can still resort to tactics such as allocating newly built homes to staff members to delay market access.
Centaline founder says developers can still resort to tactics such as allocating newly built homes to staff members to delay market access.
In the Philippines, home to 125 golf courses, developers are capitalising on the stunning views provided by these golf grounds to sell their projects and even demanding premium prices.
In the Philippines, home to 125 golf courses, developers are capitalising on the stunning views provided by these golf grounds to sell their projects and even demanding premium prices.
Modest underlying profit of HK$13.2 billion the reason for property, hotels and logistics investor to declare conservative target for this year
Modest underlying profit of HK$13.2 billion the reason for property, hotels and logistics investor to declare conservative target for this year
Submitting her last report before stepping down, Connie Lau called on the government to review the allocation policy and to regulate the subletting of berths.
Submitting her last report before stepping down, Connie Lau called on the government to review the allocation policy and to regulate the subletting of berths.
Dozens of co-working firms in China have gone bust while many spaces stand half-empty as economy stalls
Dozens of co-working firms in China have gone bust while many spaces stand half-empty as economy stalls
More than 2,000 people thronged a sales office to bid for 246 flats in Hung Hom.
More than 2,000 people thronged a sales office to bid for 246 flats in Hung Hom.
The sale is part of HNA’s ongoing effort to cut its mountain debt.
The sale is part of HNA’s ongoing effort to cut its mountain debt.
The “co-living” trend is creating an opening for new businesses to step in to match a need with available homes owned by others set up for multiple residents.
The “co-living” trend is creating an opening for new businesses to step in to match a need with available homes owned by others set up for multiple residents.
Developers may join consortiums to come up with enough cash and spread risk – and that may put a lid on the final sales price of site atop the West Kowloon high-speed rail terminus.
Developers may join consortiums to come up with enough cash and spread risk – and that may put a lid on the final sales price of site atop the West Kowloon high-speed rail terminus.
Two sites in Chai Wan and Tsing Yi originally earmarked for public rental homes to be converted into space for government-subsidised flats for sale.
Two sites in Chai Wan and Tsing Yi originally earmarked for public rental homes to be converted into space for government-subsidised flats for sale.
Manila’s luxury home prices jumped 11 per cent last year. That was more than in 99 other cities, including Boston, Tokyo and Paris, property consultancy Knight Frank says.
Manila’s luxury home prices jumped 11 per cent last year. That was more than in 99 other cities, including Boston, Tokyo and Paris, property consultancy Knight Frank says.
This year’s budget allocates more funds to health care but doesn’t get at the roots of the problem — air pollution, stressful working conditions and high rents.
This year’s budget allocates more funds to health care but doesn’t get at the roots of the problem — air pollution, stressful working conditions and high rents.
Proposal to buy private properties to look after children and the elderly may be well-intentioned but concerns should be addressed.
Proposal to buy private properties to look after children and the elderly may be well-intentioned but concerns should be addressed.
Chan already heads up the panel, which will be expanded upon the recommendation of the Task Force on Land Supply. But his department was not even represented on the task force.
Chan already heads up the panel, which will be expanded upon the recommendation of the Task Force on Land Supply. But his department was not even represented on the task force.
Scheme will be implemented in phases over three to five years, with about 20 pieces of private property acquired each year.
Scheme will be implemented in phases over three to five years, with about 20 pieces of private property acquired each year.
5,002 transactions for flats, offices and car parks worth US$5.3 billion was reported last month, down from HK$62.6 billion a year earlier, data from Centaline Property shows.
5,002 transactions for flats, offices and car parks worth US$5.3 billion was reported last month, down from HK$62.6 billion a year earlier, data from Centaline Property shows.
Each limestone villa boasts sophisticated neoclassical architecture, five ensuite bedrooms, sprawling gardens and a private heated pool
Each limestone villa boasts sophisticated neoclassical architecture, five ensuite bedrooms, sprawling gardens and a private heated pool
Public-private partnership said to be an option for the artificial islands scheme, but critics raise concerns over government-business collusion.
Public-private partnership said to be an option for the artificial islands scheme, but critics raise concerns over government-business collusion.
There is nothing wrong about having a tidy home, but if you live in a 100 sq ft unit as a family of four, keeping it clean is a matter of survival
Americans have been found to gravitate to kitchens and TV areas, however big their homes are. But in Hong Kong, the lack of guidelines on the size of private residences has led to too-tight living spaces.