Residential Property
IMF warns against property bubble bursting
IMF warns against property bubble bursting
The International Monetary Fund says the property sector remains the main source of economic risk in Hong Kong.
Asia’s “jet set” forsake Hong Kong for Singapore
Rich and well-traveled Asians would rather buy property in Singapore.
Developers gang-up on two lots
Two residential sites in Tseung Kwan O and Jordan Kwun Chung Street draw 13 developers.
Government to impose restrictions on home resales
Fight to avert property speculation extended to secondary market.
Residential property sales plunge
Number sold and sales value both drop in November.
Hong Kong most at risk of overheating property prices
6 property measures imposed failed to dampen market demand.
Nasty surprise for home buyers in 2013
After rising over 20% in 2012, home prices could jump a further 10% in 2013.
Home sales plunge 19.3% to 7,035
Overall worth of sales was $42b.
Property bubble threat remains serious
Financial Secretary John Tsang again sounds warning against a persistent menace.
Only 15 residential units sold over the weekend
That is a 25% drop.
Residential ASPs down 6% QoQ in 3Q12
But learn why latest property measures fail to dampen market sentiment.
Asia's top real estate investment ranking for 2013 excludes Hong Kong
You won't believe the country which topped the list.
Mortgage applications up 7.1% to 13,098
And mortgage loans approved increased by 10.3%.
Lai Sun Dev outbids Cheung Kong for a sea-side land parcel
The Tseung Kwan O parcel was won for HKD2.83b.
Home prices fall by half a percent
Drop in prices is first in eight weeks.
Tax deductions for home loan interest proposed to extend to 20 years
First time buyers' stamp duty is also proposed to be HK$100.
Buildings Department to probe problematic property issue
Removal and dismantling works will be completed ASAP.
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