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Latest news and features on property investment, including prices and trends and wider issues that might affect property markets.
People queue at a sales centre in Quarry Bay to buy flats at the new State Residence project in North Point on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong property

Buyers snap up new Hong Kong flats ahead of likely interest rate rises

All of the nearly 300 new flats launched by Hong Kong developers over the weekend have already sold, as buyers look to buy before rates increase.

China property

Global property investors see signs of recovery in China: JLL

International Property

Asia-Pacific hotels a ‘most compelling’ investment sector: CBRE

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong catching up with Dubai in ‘super-prime’ property sales amid Iran war

Dubai remains the world’s top market for luxury homes worth at least US$10 million, but Hong Kong has closed the gap fast, according to Knight Frank.

Hong Kong’s “super-prime” property market has rebounded in recent months. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong property

Developers seek Kowloon East rezoning for residential development

Planning Department says it has no objection to application but suggests a number of approval conditions to Town Planning Board.

China property

What is tempting foreign investors back to China’s commercial property market?

Cross-border capital remains thin, but cheaper yuan financing and an expanding Reit market are opening pathways for global funds, analysts say.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong rises in property market transparency rankings, but trails Singapore

Hong Kong jumped one place to 14th in list of world’s most transparent real estate markets as Asian destinations made progress.

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Hong Kong ranks as the world’s 14th most transparent property market, according to a new report. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong property

Amazon, Shorea Capital deals underscore foreign interest in commercial property

Shorea plans to turn The Pemberton in Sheung Wan into high-quality accommodation; Amazon Data Services snaps up two data centres in Fanling.

China property

Hong Kong’s New World gets nod to spin off K11 Shanghai assets

Shanghai listing of Reit worth US$570 million will ‘recycle capital for more value-accretive projects’, analyst says.

Hong Kong property

Once the world’s most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels to dorm rooms

As the city positions itself as a global education hub, hotels are being converted into premises for student occupation.

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A view of Victoria Harbour with Central Plaza and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in the background. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong property

How the new Huanggang Port is sparking a cross-border property boom

The new port is expected to dramatically speed up crossings between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, making cross-border living more convenient.

The vast Joint Inspection Building at the new Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, which is expected to speed up border crossing times. Photo: Edmond So
China property

Will incentives give China’s housing market more than a short-lived rebound?

Sales of new units in cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have risen following central government moves designed to revive buyer confidence.

International Property

Asia-Pacific firms divided on how AI will impact office space demand: survey

AI currently has a more significant impact on office operations than on real estate requirements, CBRE says.

China consumption

Pets and personal touches: how China’s luxury hotel market is changing

Today’s Chinese guests expect hotels to offer cultural experiences, personalised touches and a pet-friendly environment, Hang Lung director says.

A view of a hotel room at Hilton’s new Xi Zhe Wuxi hotel in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property market gets reprieve on rates, for now

Major banks hold rates steady despite Fed action, but some sellers and buyers are already anticipating increases later, agents say.

A woman walks past a real estate agency office displaying advertisements for residential listings in Telford Plaza, Kowloon Bay, on August 16, 2026. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong property

Developer family’s deals signal capital shift across Hong Kong property sectors

A Mid-Levels transaction comes on the heels of the family’s commercial divestment, tracking a wider reallocation across the city.

Hong Kong property

Singapore-led Southeast Asian buyers expand Hong Kong commercial property assets

Southeast Asian capital, led by Singapore, now eclipses mainland Chinese as the city’s leading non-local commercial property investors.

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Hong Kong property

‘Vicious cycle’: why Hong Kong’s commercial property downturn could worsen

Tighter bank lending is further weakening demand for commercial property in Hong Kong, and could tip the market into a ‘vicious cycle’, agency warns.

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People cross Queen’s Road Central in Central during rush hour. Photo: Edmond So
China GDP

China’s worsening retail slowdown bolsters case for stimulus

Slower-than-expected retail sales growth and a deepening investment slump support the argument for government investment even as industrial output booms.

China's economic recovery

Pressure on China’s economy persists in August as investment, consumption slow

The drop in overall fixed-asset investment widened last month, as retail sales grew 0.4 per cent year on year.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong malls see growth with new stores and events: Hang Lung CEO

Leasing situation ‘steadily improving’ with new stores set to ‘open one after another’ in fourth quarter and beyond, Weber Lo says.

A view of Hang Lung Properties’ Hang Lung Centre in Causeway Bay. Photo: Google map
Hong Kong property

Diminishing gains: why next-gen wealthy Hongkongers pivot from property assets

Property is losing its sparkle for next-generation investors who prioritise liquidity, easy succession and higher returns.

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A view of Repulse Bay in Southern district of Hong Kong Island. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong

Video | Why some Chinese F&B chains have exited Hong Kong

Dessert chain Fufuland and tea drink chain Ningji had about 10 outlets in Hong Kong at their peak, but have now left the market.

Yuan

Open Questions | Private equity’s Fang Fenglei on investing in China

Veteran investor considers China’s economic strengths, assets that appeal, future yuan appreciation and policymakers’ ability to solve problems.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices headed for 15% gain this year: Midland forecast

As the market digests uncertainties, new property launches are accelerating and buyers are returning to the market, executive says.

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A view of a residential area in Kai Tak on May 3, 2026. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

SHKP posts 4.6% profit rise amid Hong Kong’s property recovery

Hong Kong’s biggest developer reported underlying profit of HK$22.85 billion, as the city’s property market continues to recover.

Sun Hung Kai Properties’ residential development Sierra Sea in Sai Sha has been a strong revenue driver for the company in recent months. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong property

Susquehanna rents 3 floors of office space as market sees slow recovery: sources

The US-based firm is set to rent space in Cheung Kong Center II as the Central district leads office rental market recovery in the city.

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Hong Kong property

Hysan courts fintech as ZA Bank commits to new Causeway Bay headquarters

As landlords navigate soft office demand, tech and digital enterprises are stepping in to capitalise on falling rents and more favourable terms.

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