Knight Frank

Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies.

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Residency scheme drives demand for luxury housing, boosts capital flow

Hong Kong’s expanded investment scheme sparks demand for premium properties.

Hong Kong home prices fall to eight-year low

Rent, on the other hand, has risen to its highest levels since August 2019.

Hong Kong’s retail market contracts as locals travel abroad

Total retail sales value fell 11.8% to $29.1b in July.

College homes, industrial sites a bright spot in Hong Kong property slump

Converted hotels and industrial estates offer investors a lifeline.

Hong Kong's most notable real estate agents under 40

Realtors in the office market are on top of the list, taking six spots.

Hong Kong a ‘pivotal global financial hub’: Knight Frank

Its urban prosperity is the best amongst new wealth hubs. 

Investors target HK retail properties with yields over 5.5% amidst rate cuts

A recent transaction yielding over 5.5% is a ground-floor unit in the Prince Commercial Building.

Grade A office leasing stalls amidst economic woes

This exerts pressure on landlords to offer generous incentives. 

Hong Kong logs highest occupancy cost in APAC: Knight Frank

The occupancy cost in the city stood at $1,249.89 per square foot per year.

Historic Jessville Manor sells for $207m

The Grade III residence has a GFA of 12,288 sq ft.

Relaxed property curbs to attract foreign homebuyers, says expert

The city’s wealthy population rose by 2.5% last year.

Hong Kong luxury house prices down 1.5%: Knight Frank

Unsold inventory from new projects placed pressure on the market.

Limited supply hamper growth in HK’s super-prime market

The number of super prime homes sold in HK dropped from 67 to 42 in 2Q23.

Four pairs of six-storey tenement buildings collectively sold for $697m

The property was acquired by the top bidder Ever Great Development Limited.

High interest rates stall foreign property deals in Hong Kong

Bank mortgage rates for commercial properties in the city can be as high as 6%. 

Diversification to shape real estate investments in 2024

An expert said capital will cascade into “alternative” sectors next year.