Residential Property
Hotel conversion into student housing presents investment opportunity: Knight Frank
Hotel conversion into student housing presents investment opportunity: Knight Frank
Driven by the shortfall in student accommodation and the growing demand for affordable living spaces.
Home prices may rise up to 5% amid strong first-hand sales demand
Transactions may reach 55,000-58,000 units, driven by first-hand sales contributing 35-40%, the highest level since 2004.
Property sales up 31.3% in November with 7,689 units sold
The Land Registry recorded 382,391 land register searches during November.
Mortgage loans up 9.5% to $19b in October
Applications increased month-on-month by 46.5% to 7,289.
Home price index falls 6.8% YTD, sales volume up 67% MoM in October
The month saw 4,506 residential unit transactions.
Hong Kong top court affirms same-sex spouses' housing rights
Two judicial reviews concerned rights under public rental housing and the Home Ownership Scheme.
Residency scheme drives demand for luxury housing, boosts capital flow
Hong Kong’s expanded investment scheme sparks demand for premium properties.
HA to enforce enhanced estate management measures
It will begin on 1 December.
Amendment bill boosts environmental hygiene enforcement efficiency
Its first and second readings will be on 4 December.
Rental price increases in 2025 to exceed 2024 levels
This is due to strong demand from new arrivals and potential homebuyers.
New SDU policy to impact rental rates, availability in Hong Kong
Hong Kong mandates better living standards for subdivided flats.
Hong Kong ban on cramped flats could spur rent hikes
The policy may cut supply and force landlords to pass on renovation costs to tenants.
Tsing Yi logistic site up for sale
The tender invitation will close on 21 February 2025.
Lands Department resumes 836 private property interests in Cheung Sha Wan project
The site will be redeveloped for residential, retail, and commercial spaces.
Homebuyer interest in HK up amidst rate cuts, policy incentives
Developers are launching new residential projects to capture demand.Homebuyers are showing renewed interest in the residential market, following...
Property sales surge in October with 5,857 units sold
Sales surged by 99.4% and 52.4% MoM.
CHI Residences in Wan Chai and Jordan hit market
The tender will close on 6 December.
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