Residential Property

Budget 2018 mum on addressing housing woes: Natixis

The administration's focus on education and IT is drawing attention away from the more pressing housing issue.

Budget 2018 mum on addressing housing woes: Natixis

The administration's focus on education and IT is drawing attention away from the more pressing housing issue.

Property sales rose 32.8% to 7,456 in February

Total consideration for the sale and purchase agreements hit $62.6b.

Hong Kong opens up land bidding process but still lags on transparency

The government will provide data on all bids only after the winning transaction is sealed.

Secondary home sales up 21% to 1,725 in first half of February

This is partly due to stamp duty amendments encouraging home upgrades.

Happiest place on earth no more: housing woes may hit Disney

Mickey and Minnie may soon be homeless, but at least, 40,000 Hong Kongers won’t be.

Government mulls imposing $350 levy on property recipients

If passed, the PMSA will collect start collecting from property transferees by July 1.

Consumer watchdog warns against overseas property purchases

The number of complaints lodged at the council more than doubled in 2017.

4,431 subsidised flats up for sale in 2018

The price range for the homes range from $1.59m to $6.3m.

Government mulls building homes atop roads and railways

However, it only serves as a medium to long-term supply option.

Heated property market may have helped embattled HNA Group stay afloat

Its $16b sale to Henderson Land was 12% higher than the original land selling price.

Mortgage registration cases hit 7,612 in January

HSBC ate up almost a fourth of market share after snapping over 1800 deals.

Housing frenzy to moderate in 2018 amidst growing supply

Sales will remain muted whilst secondary home prices is poised to slow this year.

More expats want posh homes in Q4

This pushed rents up, with Mid-levels rising the fastest at 0.6%.

Government mulls development options for Fanling golf course

The partial development option can provide 4,600 flats whilst the full option can triple the number at 13,200 units.

Chinese land buying spree abates as lands sold via government tenders fall to 11%

Blame tighter capital controls and greater scrutiny of overseas purchases.

Household debt weighs heavily on homeowners as home prices far exceed wage growth

The situation could only go worse if local interest rates rise.