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McDonald’s sold this property in the Tai Fong Building in the Cosmopolitan Estate in Tai Kok Tsui on November 26, according to Land Registry records. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

McDonald’s tastes fat profit in US$9.3 million Hong Kong property sale

Company secures 200 per cent gain in the fourth sale in an initiative to dispose of eight retail spots across the city.

China property

Chinese developer Country Garden gains Hong Kong court-backed debt lifeline

Hong Kong property

Ex-banker sells Deep Water Bay home, then signs a lease at The Peak

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home sales recovery looks more solid as prices edge up

Mortgage and resale data both show a sustained rise in sentiment amid improving rates, prices and rental yields, agents say.

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Homes for sale are displayed in the window of a property agency in Tai Wai on September 2, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers Emperor and Lai Sun find relief amid debt pressures

Emperor secures bank approval while Lai Sun negotiates asset sales as they work to ease debt pressures.

Hong Kong property

‘No acne’ salon boss snaps up US$19.58 million Ho Man Tin luxury duplex

The director behind Hong Kong’s “no acne” salon has bought into the Ultima development, putting a fresh face on the city’s luxury market.

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Hong Kong property

Momentum builds: ‘bigger’ Hong Kong property rebound forecast for 2026

Resurgent stock market helps steer secondary home prices to 14-month high as rent index maintains historical peak.

Residential property prices are projected to rise by about 3 per cent in 2025 and around 3 per cent to 5 per cent next year, analysts say. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

‘Out of ICU’: Hong Kong’s quarterly real estate deals triple to US$4.9 billion

Hong Kong was the second-best performing commercial real estate market in Asia-Pacific after Malaysia in the three months to September: MSCI.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Central prime office rents are up for the first time in over 3 years

Prime office rents in the city’s Central business district inch up on the back of an overall improvement in vacancy rates.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong and Singapore prime office rents set to equalise by 2027: CBRE

The projected increase in Singapore’s office rents could influence how companies allocate manpower between the two cities.

Prime office rents in Hong Kong and Singapore are set to reach parity within two years. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong property

US$44 million sale of Hong Kong luxury home linked to mainland Chinese investor

Deal involving buyer Xu Liusheng adds to a growing list of prime assets being snapped up following years of falling prices in Hong Kong.

The exclusive Deep Water Bay development comprises 12 three-storey homes. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong hedge fund founder pays US$74.3 million for luxury Shouson Hill home

Matrix Properties, in which CoreView Capital’s Vincent Gao Leyi is a director, snaps up House 6 at the upscale No 15 Shouson Hill.

International Property

Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui holds ground as world’s fourth priciest shopping strip

The city’s core retail areas, including Causeway Bay and Central, dominate the Asia-Pacific regional table: Cushman & Wakefield.

Hong Kong property

Chinachem secures plot in Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan for US$318 million

Private developer outbids eight others for the site, which is expected to yield 780 flats.

The site is near the Tsuen Wan West MTR station. Photo: Google Maps
International Property

Australia draws mainland China, Hong Kong homebuyers amid stable policies, economy

Australia’s luxury property segment is expected to see increased interest from affluent investors looking for cost-efficient safe havens.

Australia ranked as the second most popular global destination for Chinese homebuyers, behind Thailand, in the first half of 2025. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong sees lacklustre weekend property sales at Tuen Mun development

The Reserve at Gold Coast Bay sells only 14 flats of the 152 units on offer as of 6.30pm.

China property

China’s property slump could hinder growth 5 more years: ex-finance minister

Lou Jiwei says real estate is an unlikely source of systemic risk, but proactive policy is necessary to counteract its drag on the economy.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s top developers vie for rare Tsuen Wan site in test of land market

Nine bidders have lodged offers for the city’s only residential site this quarter.

View of a plot at the junction of Wing Shun Street and Texaco Road in Tsuen Wan. Photo Edmond So
China property

Evergrande liquidators set month-end deadline for bids on property services unit

Liquidators caution that the sale of Evergrande Property Services is at a preliminary stage and many of the details have yet to be finalised.

China’s private sector

China’s housing slide deepens as October prices fall at fastest pace in a year

New home prices drop 0.5 per cent across 70 cities despite easing measures amid slowing economy and job worries.

Hong Kong property

Returning expats fuel Hong Kong’s luxury rental rebound, Savills says

High-end residential rents set to climb 3 to 5 per cent next year amid strengthened appeal of business and education sectors: consultancy.

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A view of 42A Plantation Road on The Peak, which rented for HK$1 million per month this year. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s slumping commercial property market lures savvy tycoon-linked buyer

Investor connected to family of Cambodian tycoon Tony Tandijono snaps up floor in Ginza-style Central building at a 65 per cent discount.

The 12th floor at 18 On Lan Street has been sold for HK$34 million. Photo: Google
China consumption

Michael Spence on China: fix property, boost confidence – tariffs are secondary

Speaking at Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, Michael Spence stresses importance of avoiding damage to household balance sheets.

China property

China’s Reit to grow to US$1 trillion as developers shift focus: Morgan Stanley

Developers are expected to change direction, sharpening their focus on recurring rental income and property management fees.

Hong Kong property

SHKP unit Mega Asia wins tender for MTR’s Tuen Mun site

The Tuen Mun A16 station package one project is expected to require around US$772 million to develop, SHKP’s Lui Ting says.

Sun Hung Kai Properties’ new Tuen Mun development would primarily feature small to medium-sized residential units. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

Li Ka-shing’s CK Asset, SHKP among six bidders for MTR’s Tuen Mun site

The site, with a residential gross floor area of more than 600,000 sq ft, is expected to generate some 1,280 flats and car park spaces.

The site is estimated to fetch between HK$1.8 billion and HK$2.3 billion. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property deals rise to 3-month high as buyers benefit from rate cut

October marks the third straight month of gains in the sector, strengthening the outlook for a sustained market recovery.

Hong Kong property

Wealthy mainland Chinese, Western expats drive Hong Kong luxury flat rentals

Trend reflects the positive impact of the city’s stock market rally and the government’s efforts to attract more affluent investors.

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