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

Hong Kong property

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

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International Property

Year of the Horse kicks off with property mega-deals returning to Asia-Pacific

Hong Kong property

Prince Jewellery director sells upscale Hong Kong flat, upgrades to duplex

Tang Yick-ki swaps his 1,019 sq ft flat in The Cullinan for a 1,593 sq ft duplex in The Waterfront.

The Cullinan in West Kowloon pictured in March 2015. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong tycoon Joseph Lau’s kin sell Mid-Levels flat for US$12.8 million

Entity controlled by Lau’s eldest son Lau Ming-wai and former partner Yvonne Lui turns profit on deal amid firming prices in luxury segment.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong land fetches US$230 million as Chinese developer outbids city rivals

China Overseas Land & Investment beats eight rivals to secure a 50-year lease for a 33,712 sq ft housing plot in Ngau Tau Kok.

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Hong Kong property

How Hong Kong’s headquarters economy fuels rebound in commercial property

The headquarters economy is powering office and retail recovery, with rising demand, stabilising rents and renewed investor confidence.

The city’s office market showed signs of stability in 2025. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong property

Kowloon East site attracts nine bids as Hong Kong housing outlook brightens

Hong Kong developers show stronger interest in land sales as home prices rebound and sentiment improves.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property back as a top choice for foreign investors, study says

Commercial sector rebounds after missing top 10 a year ago, CBRE says, as Knight Frank research shows recovery in luxury residential deals.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home sales slide in January, but agents eye Lunar New Year ‘mini-boom’

While deal volumes eased at the start of the year, agents point to robust new-home demand as a sign of a market bounce.

A view of Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and residential buildings in Kwun Tong area, pictured from Wan Chai. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong property

Soaring Hong Kong rents: tenants pay more – and fight for shrinking space

With rents at peak levels and bidding contests common, tenants struggle to balance cost, space and location in a tightening market.

Rents recorded an annual gain of 4.26 per cent in 2025, marking a third consecutive year of increase, according to official data. Photo: Shutterstock
China property

Hang Lung flags ‘tough slog’ for property, looks to mainland malls for growth

Hong Kong developer says property segment recovery will be slow, but sees mainland retail and consumption offering the clearest upside.

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Travertine, brass and light oak: a Zen retreat in the heart of Macau

A Hong Kong family finds sanctuary in a Macau home with bespoke interiors that suit them to a tee.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong logs US$37 million Admiralty office deal amid market recovery hopes

The sale follows a series of sizeable office transactions and a pickup in leasing, as investors reassess opportunities in Hong Kong.

Admiralty Centre: property agents point to improving sentiment in the commercial segment. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices snap 3-year downturn as rents surge to a new high

The property market has turned a corner, buoyed by rate cuts, stock gains and talent schemes, analysts say.

The property market turnaround has set the tone for a broader rebound this year, analysts say. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong records US$95 million worth of luxury home deals in a single day

The surge in luxury home deals comes amid a recovery in Hong Kong’s residential property segment.

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Hong Kong homebuyers keep up demand as new launches draw brisk sales

Two-thirds of Park Seasons’ latest batch sold by midafternoon on Saturday, while Kabitat Tin Hau sold out a day earlier.

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China’s divided economy

China is likely to set its economic growth target in a range of 4.5 to 5 per cent after meeting its 2025 goal of “around 5 per cent” thanks to domestic subsidies and strong exports.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homebuyers snap up all flats in latest batch at SHKP’s Sierra Sea

The achievement marks a significant milestone, with more than a fifth of the 9,700 units available already sold.

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China’s two-speed economy faces tough 2026 as growth cools

Lost momentum, weak domestic demand and high yardsticks point to a challenging year ahead for the Chinese economy.

Hong Kong property

Exclusive | Chow Tai Fook’s Henry Cheng reveals Hong Kong empire’s investment philosophy

In a rare media interaction, the chairman of New World Development’s parent company talks about his family’s unusual investment playbook.

Chow Tai Fook Enterprises chairman Henry Cheng Kar-shun: his family invests not merely for returns but also to provide social impact to the investee and the community. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

The Henderson (centre) houses tenants including Christie’s and Point72. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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Hong Kong’s finance sector a ray of sunshine for city’s retail property segment

Financial services providers are emerging as a new force in the city’s retail property leasing space, analysts say.

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

‘Measured recovery’ is in progress as mainland investment hits a half-decade high, consultancy says.

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Financial firm Ares doubles Hong Kong office footprint as outlook improves

Rents for prime offices in Central could rise up to 5 per cent, according to JLL, while Knight Frank expects a gain of as much as 8 per cent.

Ares Management is doubling its Hong Kong office footprint, adding 12,500 sq ft to its existing space in Hongkong Land’s Gloucester Tower. Photo: Handout
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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Office and residential buildings seen from an observation deck at the Shinjuku business district in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s SHKP continues sell-out streak at Sierra Sea

Homebuyers snap up all 213 new flats on sale at Sierra Sea’s Phase 2A as of 9pm on Saturday.

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.

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