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The Henderson (centre) houses tenants including Christie’s and Point72. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s latest office landmark nearly full as segment upturn simmers

The Henderson has reached 90 per cent occupancy, as ‘the rental downcycle is nearing its end’, analyst says.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s finance sector a ray of sunshine for city’s retail property segment

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong commercial property set for 10% rise in 2026, Colliers says

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks

Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand.

A night view of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon from The Peak. Property prices in the city are expected to trend upwards this year. Photo: Sam Tsang
International Property

Heightened tensions with China rattle Japan’s property market: analysts

Bilateral friction is expected to impact assets tied to tourism, including hotels and high-street retail shops, CBRE’s Chinatsu Hani says.

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China property

China Vanke offshore creditors face near wipeout in Barclays worst-case scenario

British bank warns recoveries could fall below 1 per cent as restructuring priorities and access to assets remain uncertain.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers rush new flats as sentiment lifts, pressuring recovery

Wheelock and Kerry plan to roll out more than 4,500 units in 2026, even as analysts warn that inventory overhang may cap price gains.

Kerry Properties plans to launch more than 3,300 flats this year, including those at Lohas Park phase 13 in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Handout
China property

China’s developers diminish further amid unending property downturn

Only 10 developers manage to break US$14 billion in 2025 sales, down from 43 in 2020.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong office leasing rebound lifts outlook for 2026, but rents still subdued

Hong Kong’s office sector showed muted signs of life in 2025, although stabilisation will be the dominant theme of 2026.

China property

Property industry an enemy within for Beijing’s economic targets

Ripple effect from further downturn would threaten economic growth and put more developers, workers and even banks at risk, analysts warn.

A man walks in front of residential buildings in Beijing on December 15, 2025. Photo: EPA
Banking & finance

China’s wealthy swap real estate for insurance, gold as retirement looms

Declining returns on property are prompting China’s affluent to diversify their investments, including high-value insurance policies and gold.

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According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s new home prices in 70 cities fell by 2.2 percent year-on-year in September 2025, easing from a 2.5 percent decline in the previous month. Photo: EPA
Interest rates

Hong Kong interbank rates forecast to drop on expected 2026 US monetary easing

Savings rates near zero prevent further prime rate reductions, though Hibor-linked loans will get cheaper, analysts say.

China property

China housing market gets VAT relief on resales but demand outlook stays subdued

Policy lowering VAT to 3 per cent reduces seller costs but demand recovery is key to stabilising the housing sector, property agents say.

China property

Beijing trims property resale tax in fresh push to stabilise housing market

Under new rules, sellers will pay just 3 per cent VAT if they offload a property within two years of purchase, down from 5 per cent.

Under new rules, individuals who sell a residential property within two years of buying it will pay VAT at 3 per cent instead of 5 per cent. Photo: Getty
Asia housing and property

The View | How AI helped Asia’s real estate sector pass the tariff stress test

While multiple factors are at play, this year’s tech exuberance helped the region’s property markets stay afloat.

Tourists take photos at the Lotte World Tower’s observation deck in Seoul on September 5. Photo : Xinhua
China property

China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sanya for US$322 million

Asset restructuring aims to boost liquidity as mainland China developers face a prolonged property downturn.

China consumption

China vows city-specific fixes to clear housing glut, stabilise property sector

Housing minister pledges to empower local governments to buy unsold inventory and shift towards selling only finished homes with a ‘what you see is what you get’ model.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong luxury flat sells for US$28.9 million in latest high-end property deal

The Mont Verra flat has four rooms with a total saleable area of 4,332 sq ft, translating to a price of HK$51,939 per square foot.

A general view of Mont Verra in Kowloon Tong. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

2 Deep Water Bay homes sold for US$283 million in biggest deal in years

The two three-storey units at 6 Deep Water Bay Road fetched HK$147,010 per square foot, the highest since HK$150,000 for a 2015 deal.

Japan

Will Japan’s young embrace 50-year loans amid rising housing prices?

Opting for 50-year loans lowers monthly costs, but the long-term risks are mounting.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong shipping baron’s nephew buys US$9.6 million flat in Repulse Bay

An entity linked to Raymond Pao, a nephew of the late Y.K. Pao, acquired the 2,491 sq ft, four-bedroom flat in Grand Garden on December 8.

A company called Crosspark, connected to the nephew of the late shipping baron Y.K. Pao, has bought a flat in the Grand Garden residential project in Repulse Bay. Photo: Handout
China property

Vanke’s bondholders reject payment extension, raising default risk

The rejection in a three-day vote that ended late on Friday gives the developer a grace period of five business days to pay 2 billion yuan of onshore bond.

The construction site of a residential complex being built by Chinese real estate developer Vanke in Nanjing in eastern China’s Jiangsu province on February 13, 2025. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Yau Tong project nearly sells out amid hopes of home market recovery in 2026

The flats at One Park Place were in high demand after developers Sino Land, CSI Properties and MTR offered discounts of up to 15 per cent.

International Property

Hongkong Land poised to launch US$6 billion Singapore property fund

The real estate fund, including stakes in One Raffles Quay and Marina Bay Financial Centre, will be Singapore’s largest, company says.

Hong Kong property

Exclusive | Rosewood hotel brand of Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook is not for sale, sources say

The prestige brand has delivered ‘exceptional’ results, sources say, while suggesting that certain properties might be available.

The Rosewood Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng University joins property rush with US$11.6 million deal

Acquisition of office units in Sha Tin’s Metropole Square follows Metropolitan University’s US$334 million purchase of Hung Hom property.

Hang Seng University is the latest school to purchase property amid a government push to turn the city into a global education hub. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

Casino tycoon Fu Tak-iam’s family buys US$71 million Hong Kong rental property

Deal highlights investor shift from offices to rental housing as hotel conversions surge amid student influx.

Hong Kong property

JD.com’s US$450 million stake in Hong Kong Central tower eases Lai Sun debt woes

JD.com’s latest Hong Kong investment – a half stake in China Construction Bank Tower – will ease balance sheet pressure at Lai Sun.

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