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Despite the recent slowdown, heightened geopolitical risk could ultimately strengthen Hong Kong’s appeal as a capital haven. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong safe haven appeal seen rising as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook

A slowdown in Hong Kong office leasing reflects caution among multinationals, yet analysts see upside as investors seek stability.

Hong Kong property

Developers line up 1,300 Hong Kong flats as sentiment improves, prices tick higher

Hong Kong property

Brisk flat sales at Hong Kong project as buyers unfazed by potential rate hikes

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers test homebuyers with price increases after sell-outs

‘This is a classic recovery-phase strategy: testing price elasticity without undermining the building momentum,’ an analyst says.

The Chester has 241 flats with layouts from one to four bedrooms. Photo: Handout
International Property

How changes in home rental laws in England impact Hong Kong, mainland investors

Hong Kong-based investors own about 19 per cent of foreign-owned homes in London, while mainland Chinese account for about 12 per cent.

China property

From ghost to giant: long skyscraper saga nears finish amid China property woes

Once deemed a ‘ghost tower’ and a benchmark of unfinished projects, the 596-metre building’s state-backed revival reflects efforts to rebuild confidence in fragile market.

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Hong Kong property

New World pulls back on Causeway Bay acquisition amid uneven recovery

Developer steps back from consolidating three commercial sites as high costs and patchy demand weigh on redevelopment decisions.

No 76 Percival Street in Causeway Bay. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s property market resilient despite small setback last month: analysts

Hong Kong property deals to reach 8,000 this month after staying above 7,000 for six consecutive months, real estate agencies say.

China property

Top Chinese developers’ losses mount as debt overhaul props up operations

Analysts say subdued demand and cautious buyers persist, with one-off debt restructuring masking deeper losses in the sector.

Hong Kong property

La Mirabelle sells in hours as developers ramp up sales, buyers fret over rates

All 254 Tseung Kwan O flats snapped up as developers step up supply and demand stays firm.

La Mirabelle in Harbour Bay is to be developed in two phases, each comprising about 1,200 units, for a total of 2,550 units. Photo: Handouit
China property

Rising second-hand home sales offer signs China’s property slump is bottoming out

Increased resale activity, driven by first-time buyers and policy support, is fuelling hopes that China’s property market may be stabilising.

In Shanghai, about 22,000 second-hand homes changed hands between March 1 and 23, up 170 per cent from the same period a month earlier. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers test market with 222 units released amid rate uncertainty

So far this year, 5,500 new residential units have been sold in Hong Kong, a 25 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices surge to 22-month high, but Iran war clouds outlook

Price gains accelerated in February, according to official government index, but interest-rate risk looms, analysts say.

Hong Kong property

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

Sale of 494-room hotel to Centaline underscores strong demand for student accommodation in Hong Kong amid an estimated 88,000-bed shortfall.

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A former hotel that has been converted into a student hostel. Hong Kong has a deficit of 88,000 student beds, according to property consultancy Savills. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

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

A wait-and-see approach by Hong Kong homebuyers amid rising geopolitical uncertainties could dampen recovery in the sector.

Residential buying sentiment may soften given the reduced rate cut outlook, according to Morningstar. Photo: Dickson Lee
China property

Shanghai joins major cities in loosening commercial property loan rules

Beijing remains the lone top-tier holdout as other cities ease their down payment requirements.

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.

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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

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.

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 property

Hong Kong’s small landlords turn to co-working, student hostels to survive

With record office supply and tenants flocking to premium towers, landlords convert assets to co-working and student digs to survive.

Some 3.5 million sq ft of new premium office space is expected to be completed this year and next in Hong Kong. Photo: Nora Tam
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.

Sino Group has two new residential projects in the pipeline: one in Tseung Kwan O and another in To Kwa Wan. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong property

New World reports loss as deleveraging takes priority, dividend suspended

Developer keeps dividend suspended, rules out equity fundraising for now as Hong Kong sales rebound.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s home prices reach 19-month high as rise gathers pace

‘We expect Hong Kong’s residential market in 2026 to remain resilient and positive,’ CBRE’s Hannah Jeong says.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home sales head for 22-year high as developers test price resilience

Deep discounts that were offered by developers to reduce unsold inventory may be a thing of the past, analysts say.

Aerial view of residential buildings in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s property market to build on gains in the Year of the Horse: agents

Overall property transactions in the Year of the Snake totalled 87,506 valued at about US$86.8 billion, according to the Land Registry.

A general view of residential buildings in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Kerry Properties secures Hong Kong’s latest residential plot for US$177 million

Kerry beat seven bidders for the rights to develop a residential project on the 1,349-square-metre parcel in the Eastern district.

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Banking & finance

China puts another big bank under stricter watch – why now?

Beijing continues to impose stricter regulatory standards on major lenders, shielding the financial system from mounting strains.

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