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More than 70 per cent of respondents believe subsidies could help them buy a flat more easily. Photo: Dickson Lee

30% of Hongkongers will ‘lie flat’, decline pay rise to meet public housing rules

Group says 85 per cent of respondents believe phenomenon of ‘lying flat’ is a result of private flats being unaffordable.

Group says 85 per cent of respondents believe phenomenon of ‘lying flat’ is a result of private flats being unaffordable

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Why are some Hong Kong subdivided housing tenants turning down temporary flats?

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Hong Kong developer Lai Sun’s property project lapped up by buyers

Hong Kong property prices have ‘bottomed out’, will ‘rebound slowly’: sector head

Recent strength in stock market can help drive economic recovery and boost property sector, head of developers’ association says.

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Last month, the US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority following suit. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Homebuyers flock to Sun Hung Kai’s Cullinan Sky project in Kai Tak amid rate cut

As of 7pm, homebuyers snapped up 204 flats out of the 300 units on offer at Cullinan Sky Phase 1.

Hong Kong to sell residential land plot to maintain housing supply

The government is monitoring market sentiment and will continue to release land strategically to meet housing needs, development minister says.

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Hong Kong authorities to inspect 7 sites, suspend work on CK Asset project

Contractor of Kwun Tong residential project installed fewer steel bars on one floor than indicated in approved plans, Buildings Department says.

The project in Kwun Tong by CK Asset is the first being built by a private developer to contain a mixture of private and government-subsidised homes. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong property deals bottom out in September, but October is looking better

Sales of new and lived-in homes, offices, shops, car parks and industrial spaces dropped 18.7 per cent to 3,843 units in September.

New Hong Kong mothers sign up to buy subsidised flats in revamped scheme

Authorities reserving 40 per cent of subsidised flats on sale for households with elderly members and families with newborns.

Hong Kong housing official urges elderly residents to report living situation

Rosanna Law reminds those aged 60 years and older to submit declaration forms in latest round of reporting to curb abuse of public housing system.

An elderly resident at Hing Wah Estate, a public housing estate in Chai Wan. Photo: Sam Tsang

Letters | How Hong Kong can tackle rising rents and boost the economy

Readers discuss Hong Kong’s property market, and a police shooting.

A ferry sails in front of residential buildings in Hong Kong on September 24. Photo: Bloomberg

Was Wah Fu Estate the first self-sustaining housing complex in Hong Kong?

The estate in Pok Fu Lam was valued at HK$3.8 million when it was announced in 1965, comprising a restaurant, department store, bowling alley and community hall

The View | Hong Kong needs to fix its student housing supply

The private student accommodation market shows great potential, but repurposing existing properties will only go so far to satisfy growing demand.

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Hong Kong property investors to keep powder dry as rate cut fails to tempt

‘I would not say an interest-rate-cut cycle has begun,’ expert says. ‘Therefore, we won’t be seeing many investors entering the market.’.

A view of Tung Chung Reclamation, Tung Chung New Town Development, on June 17, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse

Step up crackdown on wealthy residents living in public flats: Hong Kong leader

Chief Executive John Lee says misuse of system must stop so deserving residents can be given chance to start new life.

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Chief Executive John Lee visits a restaurant at Sha Kok Estate in Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong developers have best day since May as 200 flats snapped up on rate cut

Hong Kong saw the most number of new flats sold on a single day since May as market sentiment improved after a rate cut by the HKMA.

Hong Kong home rents surge to near record highs as flat prices sink

A seasonal influx of renters and bets on further declines in home prices are driving the trends, analysts say.

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Opinion | Forget laissez-faire, Hong Kong must halt property market decline

The government must move away from non-intervention and get busy if it wants to end the real estate slowdown weighing on the rest of the economy.

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Residential buildings under construction in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak district on September 2. Hong Kong’s property downturn is taking a growing toll on the city’s developers, who are sitting on large amounts of unsold inventory. Photo: Bloomberg

Hong Kong officials cracking down on land grabs, but experts call for more action

Development Bureau says 11 detached houses had illegally occupied government land at luxury residential estate in Tai Tam.

Opinion | How John Lee can secure his legacy beyond national security legislation

The chief executive’s next policy address is best used to unify the city and address housing concerns while leaving geopolitics to Beijing.

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Opinion | How Hong Kong can help its SMEs make a difference

The government need not blindly back development projects but instead match enterprises who need work with communities who need help.

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A view of the social housing project on Nam Cheong Street, before it was ready for residents to move in, on August 20, 2020. Photo: Winson Wong

Tenant of Hong Kong’s Tai Hang Sai Estate gets hearing to challenge eviction

85-year-old accuses housing corporation of failing to ensure resettlement of residents before redeveloping neighbourhood.

Tai Hang Sai Estate in Shek Kip Mei is Hong Kong’s only privately owned low-rent housing estate. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong public housing providers face watchdog probe over reallocation delays

Ombudsman’s Office says authorities mostly keeping up with reclaimed flat refurbishment, but some cases taking 197 days, five months longer than target.

Sun Hung Kai halts price war, sees rate cuts as magnet to Yuen Long home sales

Hong Kong’s biggest developer may be signalling to the market that cheaper borrowing costs are good enough to lure homebuyers.

Tenant of Hong Kong’s Tai Hang Sai Estate challenges landlord’s eviction tactics

85-year-old applicant takes housing corporation to court for failing to ensure resettlement of residents before redeveloping neighbourhood.

Tai Hang Sai Estate in Shek Kip Mei is Hong Kong’s only privately owned low-rent housing estate Photo: Xiaomei Chen

CK Asset is first off the blocks touting new flat sale ahead of rate cut

Li Ka-shing’s flagship developer says it will put 558 units on the south side of Hong Kong Island on sale as soon as next month.

CK Asset’s Blue Coast, situated atop the Wong Chuk Hang MTR station, is a joint development with MTR Corp. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Jobs and housing main worries for Hong Kong’s needy, annual survey finds

Annual rating on the government’s overall performance has declined for a second consecutive year.

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Editorial | Public housing tenants deserve to live in a nicer environment

A pilot scheme to introduce to five estates ‘heart-warming’ features that improve residents’ well-being hopefully can be extended across the city.

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Hong Kong housing
  Latest news, features and analysis on Hong Kong housing, including policy and efforts to find a solution to the problem of a shortage of homes in the world’s most expensive property market.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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