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Properties in traditional luxury districts such as Stanley, Repulse Bay and The Peak continue to attract interest when offered at meaningful discounts. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong property

Mainland Chinese mining boss snaps up Hong Kong home at US$28m receivership sale

Distressed Stanley property sold at steep discount, reflecting banks’ urgency to clear losses as mainland investors return to luxury market.

Hong Kong property

Creditors push to sell 2 Hong Kong hotels amid banks’ drive to cut losses

China property

Have China home prices hit bottom? Some buyers are hunting bargains

International Property

Foreign buyers proceed with caution on Thai luxury villas after loophole closes

As of early this year, Thai authorities had prosecuted more than 850 companies for financial damages involving lost revenue of US$458 million.

A luxury property in Phuket. An estimated three in five transactions in the villa segment involved a foreign buyer or lessee. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Pop star Eason Chan snaps up US$23m home as celebrities flock to luxury property

Agent listings show that the property, in Shouson Hill, has four rooms and a garden, with a saleable area of 2,801 sq ft.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property sales more measured as interest rate increase looms

Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public to beware of interest rate uncertainties.

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Hong Kong property

Star turn for Hong Kong luxury housing as Richie Jen buys US$8.8 million flat

Market watchers say improving liquidity and strong mainland demand are helping revive transactions in Hong Kong’s luxury housing segment.

Hitting a high note. Mandopop star Richie Jen has bought a US$8.8 million luxury apartment in Repulse Bay as confidence returns to Hong Kong's high-end residential sector. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property tycoon Mico Chung sells US$13.4 million home on The Peak

Hong Kong’s luxury property market sees another big-ticket deal as a mansion on The Peak changes hands.

Hong Kong property

Will Beijing’s tighter capital-control rules stall Hong Kong’s housing rebound?

Developers face a crucial test as Beijing’s capital clampdown intersects with Hong Kong’s recovering housing market.

Banking & finance

The View | What Japanese outbound investment says about Asia’s top property market

While the drivers behind Tokyo’s outbound capital flow accentuate challenges in the domestic market, Japanese real estate still shows signs of promise.

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A real estate agent presents the view from a property in Niseko, Hokkaido prefecture, Japan, on February 20. Photo: AFP
China consumption

China credit data shows demand dip, household deleveraging amid weak investment

But while traditional industries are mired in a downturn, hi-tech firms look to expand – many through direct financing.

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People walk along a street in Shanghai on Tuesday. Households in China are showing a weak appetite for taking on debt. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Lai Sun seeks note swap in bid to ease liquidity pressure

Noteholders, if eligible, can swap their holdings for notes in US dollar denominations.

Hong Kong property

US$46.2 million penthouse sale in Mid-Levels sets a 2026 record

The sale at the luxury development is the highest price per square foot in a first-hand transaction so far this year.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong office sector may boost investment to curb AI tenant loss: analysts

Landlords may need to refurbish or convert commercial real estate to better accommodate artificial intelligence technology, according to experts.

Hong Kong’s central business district. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers rediscover pricing power amid firmer demand

Developers ‘no longer relying on discounted pricing to drive sales’, with popular projects recording double-digit increases, JLL says.

The latest prices at Sino Land’s La Mirabelle project in Tseung Kwan O, pictured on April 19, were about 10 per cent higher than nearby projects in January 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong tech park tender targets strong bidders with HK$100m bond rule

Industry leaders say HSITP requirement suggests ‘well-capitalised’ bidders being targeted to eliminate risk of stalled, abandoned projects.

Hong Kong property

NWD’s Pavilia Rosa project tests property market amid Hang Seng slump

Hong Kong developer’s Kowloon Tong project, to be sold on a ‘first come, first served’ basis on Friday, is a test of market sentiment.

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Hong Kong property

Closure of boutique hotel linked to student-housing trend in Hong Kong

Move comes as hotel-to-dormitory conversions gather pace, even as some owners wait for asset values to rebound, property consultant says.

The 162-room Casa Hotel occupies a 14-storey commercial-residential building at 487-489 Nathan Road. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property recovery tested as bigger student housing deals gain traction

Hotel conversions draw institutional capital back to distressed assets as banks push disposals and financing conditions improve.

International Property

Spain’s property market sees boost as Hongkongers, others, depart UK and Canada

As the cost of living rises, some Hongkongers living in the United Kingdom and Canada are set to move to Spain under the NLV scheme.

China's economic recovery

Struggling Chinese regions mine ledgers for dormant riches in ‘idle’ property

Localities battling debt, such as Jilin and Chongqing, pivot to ‘asset revitalisation’ as land revenue remains weak, but analysts flag new risks.

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The skyline is seen in Changchun, the capital of Jilin province, where authorities are trying to repurpose idle properties. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices reach 30-month high, while rents set another record

Analysts expect home prices in both primary, secondary markets to continue increasing this year as the city’s real estate recovers.

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The skyline of Hong Kong viewed from Victoria Peak. Photo: Eugene Lee
China property

China’s student housing, offices top property investments amid pricing slump

Growing numbers of university students coupled with supply gap are feeding investor appetite for dormitory-style housing and premium offices.

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International Property

AI boom fuels US$11.6b data centre investment surge in Asia-Pacific

Adoption remains selective as some landlords are still cautious, especially when tenant credit profiles are less established.

Hong Kong property

‘Aggressive pricing’: Able Engineering tops titans’ bids in Hong Kong land sale

Able Engineering outperforms analyst forecasts to secure a residential parcel that can fit nearly 1,000 units, and the win is seen reflecting rising confidence in the sector.

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The Tung Chung New Town Development is seen in 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

6 bids for Hong Kong land sale signal renewed confidence despite market caution

Tung Chung site draws bids from major developers SHKP, Kerry and Sino Land, reflecting cautious optimism for the residential property market.

A general view of Tung Chung. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong property

Chow Tai Fook turns from tenant to owner with Hong Kong school property deal

Cheng family entities acquire DSC International School site, with the purchase a bet on demand for international schools in city: analysts.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Central office rents set to reverse multi-year slump in second half

Stronger demand has reduced grade-A vacancy rates in Central to a four-year low of 9.6 per cent.

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