Residential Property

Urban development project at Kowloon City resumes

The 5,164-square-metre site has 155 private property interests.

Grade A office market’s net absorption hits 129,000 in May

It is the eighth consecutive month that the office market had positive take-up.

Residential sales volume to increase by 48% QoQ in Q2

The market is being driven by buyers looking for upgrading options.

Wai Chi-sing reappointed as URA head

Wai will extend his term for three years starting 15 June.

Development of 30 plots in Fanling and Yuen Long resumes

The lots have a total area of 1.12 hectares. 

Opening of new East Rail Line section to boost home prices

The extension of the East Rail Line will shorten travelling time for residents.

Property sales up 63.8% in May

However, it’s 11.3% lower compared to the previous year.

Barratt Developments appoints JLL as its sales and marketing agent in HK

JLL will be tasked to promote the developer's UK homes to HK investors.

Mass residential prices to decrease 5%: JLL

This is due to the dampened sentiment in the first quarter of 2022.

Property sales decline 4.3% in March

The Land Registry recorded 3,828 property sales and purchase agreements in March.

Benefits of mortgage relaxation to be felt H2 2022: JLL

The government announced it will raise property values eligible for 90% and 80% LTV-ratio loans.

Hongkong Land offers $15m for unprivileged people, rent relief

A total of $5m was allocated to help unprivileged communities, tenants, and workers.

Residential transaction volume to drop 49% YoY in Q1 2022

The expected volume will be the lowest recorded since early 2020.

Slow down of launches to spur competition in the residential market: JLL

2022 saw the number of applications for pre-sale consent surge to 7,094, the highest ever recorded. 

Hong Kong property sales down by 32.4% MoM in February 

Total consideration for sale and purchase of properties also went down by 33.7% MoM.