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last updated:
9 September, 2024
Henderson Land’s Belgravia Place development in Shek Kip Mei. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong property

Henderson Land to launch 12 projects with 5,400 units this year, citing optimism

Property firm says housing demand is substantial and reduced rates will lead to lower mortgage repayments.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property sales hit 4-month low as tariffs, rate outlook rattle buyers

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Hong Kong property

Rare deals, distressed sales to prevail in Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property

SHKP’s Sai Sha project: can it be the next Taikoo Shing or Lohas Park?

Hong Kong’s biggest property developer is likely to launch the first batch of 781 flats in the Sai Sha project this quarter.

A general view of Taikoo Shing. The first phase of the 12,698-unit development was launched in 1977. Photo: Jelly Tse
Tokyo

Tokyo’s prime office rents rise, but vacancy rates tell a different story

Rents for prime office space in Japan’s capital increased by 5.2 per cent in last year’s third quarter, the most in eight years.

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China property

China Vanke’s reshuffle signals bailout for troubled developer, analysts say

Support for Vanke could see banks extend loans, reduce discounts on asset sales and boost homebuyers’ confidence, CGS’ Raymond Cheng says.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Hang Lung diversifies amid consumer challenges

‘We have to improve ourselves and make sure that our offering is relevant,’ CEO Weber Lo says.

A girl plays among candy decorations outside a shop at Peak Galleria in Hong Kong on August 4, 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Asia housing and property

The View | Trump-driven uncertainty puts Asia’s property markets under pressure

Even safe havens such as Japan, Australia and Singapore are under scrutiny as a more challenging global economic landscape emerges.

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China property

Sunac China cuts costs on US$715 million debt in restructuring plan

Restructuring terms allow the Chinese developer to effectively cut its annual borrowing costs to 4.12 per cent from 9.6 per cent.

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International Property

Thai properties at risk as Chinese buyers spooked by safety, security woes

Chinese buyers have been the most active buyers of Thai properties among foreign investors, according to industry data.

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An aerial view of a luxury residential neighborhood in Bangkok. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices complete third year of decline

Prices of second-hand homes fell in December, snapping a two-month rebound, and have dropped 27 per cent over the past three years.

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A woman walks past a property agency in South Horizons, Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Hang Lung Properties net falls on lower leasing profits, higher finance costs

Company says it faces headwinds in China and Hong Kong.

Hong Kong property

New World says it’s ‘business as usual’ amid rumours of default risk

Residential sales in Hong Kong continue to improve, and mainland China sales are on track, embattled company says.

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China property

China’s property slump to persist in 2025 amid supply glut: Fitch

Gross floor area to fall 10 per cent while average selling price seen weakening 5 per cent in 2025, Fitch forecasts.

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Residental buildings in Huaian in eastern Jiangsu province, in November 2022. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

More Hong Kong home buyers may lose deposits, agents say

Deposit defaults on new homes shot up by 75 per cent to 449 last year, and property agents see the trend continuing into 2025.

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Property agents and buyers gather at a sales venue for 198 units of Chinachem’s Echo House on October 27, 2024. Photo: Elson Li
China property

Embattled Chinese developer Vanke suffers Fitch Ratings bond downgrade

S&P Global also downgrades indebted builder’s bonds two notches on concerns about the company’s liquidity.

Hong Kong property

Tourism, student accommodation to give hotel assets a bump, experts say

A promising year awaits hoteliers as tourism rebounds and owners looking to sell their assets for better prices, industry experts say.

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China property

Founder of Chinese developer Zhenro faces action on ‘suspected illegal activities’

Ou Zongrong placed under legal compulsory measures after restructuring support agreement expired, according to holding company.

A Zhenro Group logo is shown outside an office building. Photo: Weibo
Hong Kong property

The View | Hong Kong property market gloom has become self-fulfilling prophecy

There are good reasons Hong Kong’s real estate market keeps underperforming regional peers, but the prevailing narrative is too pessimistic.

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China property

Country Garden gets a 4-month reprieve in Hong Kong liquidation

Earlier this month, developer released its first proposal to restructure as much as US$11.6 billion in liabilities.

International Property

Will higher school fees, new taxes turn Hongkongers away from UK properties?

Additional education fees, a new tax scheme and slowing growth in rental rates could turn Hongkongers away from UK property.

People view the office buildings of the City of London from Parliament Hill in the Hampstead suburb of north London. Photo: AFP
China property

More foreign property investors are likely to sell Greater Bay Area assets

Analysts attributed the expected sales to escalating geopolitical tensions and lower investment yields.

A China Vanke project in Nanjing. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

First-time homebuyers snap up Tuen Mun flats amid easing economic worries

Early Light had sold more than three-quarters of the 280 flats on offer at The Reserve in New Territories by Saturday afternoon.

China property

China developer Vanke’s fate in question as shares and bonds drop amid rumours

A government takeover could be seen as a positive development in the market, according to an analyst.

Hong Kong property

Defunct Hong Kong gym chain owner sells 4 flats at over 40% discount

Disposal involved four units at Park Haven development in Causeway Bay, which were sold by Physical owner Luk Ngai-keung.

The owner of gym chain Physical, Luk Ngai-keung, was arrested by Hong Kong customs officers in September. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Distressed property deals to rise in Hong Kong this year as sellers cut prices

High interest rates and uncertainties in the global economy are cited as reasons why distressed deals will rise in 2025.

A man walked through Kai Tak with construction in the background. Photo: Nora Tam
China property

Creditors pursue court action against Evergrande, Shimao amid housing slump

China’s developers collectively have over 700 billion yuan worth of property bonds due this year.

China property

Indebted developer Sunac China faces liquidation threat in Hong Kong

A hearing on the matter has been scheduled for March 19.

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