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Seniors attend an exercise session in an elderly care home in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong proposes new building rules, incentives to help elderly

Development Bureau proposal includes certain design requirements and exemptions from gross floor area calculations for senior-friendly facilities.

New World Development focused on debt management before M&A: Cheng

Cautious bids expected for second try at Hong Kong land sale

Tsim Sha Tsui named world’s fourth most expensive shopping district

District falls from third place but is the most expensive shopping destination in Asia-Pacific, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Shoppers on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse

Exclusive | World’s largest hedge fund CIO buys HK$95 million home in Hong Kong

Bridgewater Associates’ co-CIO Bob Prince paid HK$95 million for a three-bedroom home at St. George’s Mansion in Ho Man Tin.

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Could Hong Kong property tycoons’ backing lead to revival of IPOs?

Hong Kong billionaires are cornerstone investors in SF Holding’s US$793 million IPO, the first time tycoons have backed a listing in the city since 2022.

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What does a flight attendant’s home look like?

Living out of a suitcase for much of the year, a private jet attendant insisted his Kai Tak, Hong Kong apartment feel like home, not a hotel – complete with feng shui elements.

This Kai Tak, Hong Kong flat was remodelled by Epic Interior Design. Photo: Elizabeth Au for Workshop Ten

The View | Can Hong Kong’s property market weather the Trump shock?

Hong Kong’s real estate industry cannot seem to catch a break, though the outlook is not all doom and gloom if you know where to look.

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China, Singapore key to Hongkong Land’s US$10 billion asset disposal goal

Analysts approve the developer’s ‘strategic pivot’, but caution that execution remains key to its success.

The design secrets of Hong Kong’s private housing estates

These residential complexes may look identical, but new book Cities of Repetition unveils their distinct architectural identities – from Mei Foo Sun Chuen to Sha Tin’s City One.

A section of Whampoa Garden apartment complex as seen from above in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong ombudsman to probe slope safety amid concerns over landslide risks

Number of landslides in 2023 exceeds 600, higher than the annual average of about 300 in the past 30 years, watchdog says.

Hong Kong is experiencing a rising number of landslides. Photo: Dickson Lee

University town in Hong Kong to welcome 32,000 from 2034, with biggest hospital

First residents able to move to Ngau Tam Mei development in 2034, as government unveils details after Beijing’s meeting with developers.

Hong Kong politician snaps up Tin Hau hotel at bargain price

Bunny Chan, who is a deputy to the National People’s Congress, and Paggy Chan, are the new owners of Twenty One Whitfield.

Chinese tycoon dumps Hong Kong Mid-Levels flat for 35% less than he paid for it

The seller of the flat is An Zhifu, president of Sichuan-based Fulin Group.

The Alassio development on Caine Road in Mid-Levels. Photo: Google Maps

Hong Kong’s business leaders have autonomy but can contribute more: John Lee

City leader’s assurance follows call from Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, for the business sector to support growth.

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Kwai Chung Container Terminal. Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, has urged the business sector to support growth. Photo: Jelly Tse

Lui Che-woo, property and casino magnate of K. Wah and Galaxy, dies at 95

Lui, the chairman of the K. Wah Group of companies, died peacefully on November 7, according to filings to the Hong Kong stock exchange by his companies.

Hong Kong landlords head for the exit when the going is good

Owners seize upon market optimism amid rate cuts and easing restrictions before a supply glut and uncertain economy derail sentiment.

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Waiting time for Hong Kong public rental flats remains unchanged at 5½ years

Authorities say faster housing of applicants in New Territories counterbalanced by fewer homes available this quarter.

Construction at Kai Tak. The government has said it aims to cut the waiting period for permanent and temporary public rental homes to 4½ years by the 2026-27 financial year. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong residential property prices to rebound in 2025; unsold inventory looms

‘We expect Hong Kong home prices to be up 5 per cent in 2025,’ says Praveen Choudhary of Morgan Stanley.

Exclusive | Why didn’t Hong Kong set stricter rules to wipe out its notorious shoebox flats?

Setting a larger minimum size for subdivided flats would have meant delays in supplying homes to those affected, minister says.

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Hong Kong home prices to bottom out in short term after rate cut: analysts

Unexpected prime-rate cut by local lenders seen bringing more buyers into market, shoring up prices.

Staff work at a real estate agency in North Point on October 29, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee

DBS buys entire 75th floor in The Center in bullish sign for office market

The latest purchase from ‘Cassette King’ Chan increases DBS’s ownership to 11 floors in what was once the world’s most expensive tower.

The exterior view of The Center building in Central, once the world’s most expensive office tower. Photo: Nora Tam

Editorial | Measures required to ensure greater energy efficiency in Hong Kong buildings

If city is to meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, all commercial sites must be ready to reduce their consumption of electricity.

Is this Hong Kong’s ultimate bachelor pad?

A covetable private rooftop, chic drinks bar and Scandi overtones feature in this spacious Wan Chai flat.

Agile’s boss sells Hong Kong flat at 62% below cost as revival comes too late

Chen Zhuolin, chairman of Agile Group, sold a second flat in three months as fire-sales continue in city’s property market.

The Hamburg Villa in Kowloon Tong. Photo: Jonathan Wong

1 in 4 subdivided flats fail to meet minimum size requirements: housing chief

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says survey findings also show about 10 per cent of these flats lack a window.

A 40 sq ft subdivided flat in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong home sales surge to 5-month high amid easier mortgage rules

A total of 4,697 new and lived-in homes changed hands in October, reversing a two-month decline.

The View | China’s property prospects aren’t all doom and gloom

Despite lagging investment, mainland Chinese and Hong Kong real estate markets still have unappreciated long-term growth opportunities.

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Latest news and analysis about Hong Kong’s property industry, including sales, market outlook, policies, products and the performance of developers.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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