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Solid Demand Drives Up Rental Values: ERI Rises by 0.34% to Hit a Record High | New Developments in New Territories East and Kowloon Underpin the Market: EPI Halts Decline and Rebounds by 0.18%

Can Mailboxes Be Fitted With Smart Locks?

New Launches Absorb Purchasing Power, Pressuring Home Prices: Eva Property Index Declines 0.36% W-o-W | Rental Market Booms, Nearing Historic Highs

Solid Demand Drives Up Rental Values: ERI Rises by 0.34% to Hit a Record High | New Developments in New Territories East and Kowloon Underpin the Market: EPI Halts Decline and Rebounds by 0.18%

As smart homes become increasingly popular, many residents have replaced traditional front door locks with digital door locks, using passwords or fingerprints to open the door. However, apart from residential front doors, the mailboxes used every day to receive letters can also be considered for con...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-10-27 2.1K 5 1

When buying a home, apart from considering the price, floor level and view, the unit’s position on the same floor also requires attention. Some units are located beside the lift lobby, making access very convenient, but some people are also concerned that being too close to the lift may bring ...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-10-20 7.5K 24 12

When it comes to insurance, the first things that come to mind are usually medical insurance, life insurance, fire insurance or home insurance. However, there is also landlord insurance on the market specifically designed to protect those who rent out properties. In addition to covering landlords&rs...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-10-13 4.6K 84 11

Everyone goes through ups and downs, and one’s financial situation may not always be smooth sailing. Whether it is a business failure, an investment loss, or an unexpected debt problem, any of these could place a property owner in financial difficulty and even lead them to apply for bankruptcy...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-10-06 5.8K 43 6

As people age, their physical functions, balance and eyesight may gradually decline. Many home layouts that once felt completely normal may also gradually present safety hazards such as slipping, tripping or collisions. In fact, the home is one of the main places where falls involving elderly people...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-09-29 3.6K 39 7

When renting out a property, one of the breaches landlords may be more concerned about is a tenant privately acting as a “second landlord” by subletting or renting out the whole or part of the property to others. If a landlord discovers that a tenant has been subletting in breach of the ...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-09-22 8.5K 63 13

Recently, a homeowner vented his frustration online after the outdoor unit of his “one-to-two” split-type air-conditioning system broke down, requiring both indoor units to be replaced as well. The homeowner subsequently asked a contractor for a quotation, only to discover that the total...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-09-15 6.5K 82 13

Every year from June to September is the period when Hong Kong is more commonly affected by typhoons. Whenever a typhoon hits Hong Kong, incidents involving shattered windows, loosened window frames, or even windows falling onto the street occur from time to time. Some homes may also experience wate...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-09-08 3.3K 19 4

When viewing a property, an on-site inspection is important, but the floor plan is also a key reference. However, many buyers only focus on how many bedrooms there are or whether the living and dining area is spacious enough, while overlooking other important details. These details can directly affe...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-09-01 5.3K 36 9

Different buyers have different requirements for their living environment. Some prefer convenient transport and comprehensive daily amenities, while others seek a quiet environment away from the hustle and bustle. Compared with densely populated urban developments, housing estates near slopes genera...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-08-25 3.9K 31 11

During every summer holiday and around the start of the school term, a large number of mainland Chinese and overseas students come to Hong Kong to prepare for further study, further heating up the rental market and creating strong demand for rental properties. If landlords plan to let their properti...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-08-18 3.4K 59 3

A common question after a unit has been successfully rented out and the landlord and tenant have signed the tenancy agreement is how to arrange for the agreement to be “stamped”. Below, we will share information including the methods for stamping, the required documents, the fees payable...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-08-11 7.6K 103 15

It was recently circulated online that applications for Hang Seng Bank’s fixed-rate mortgage plan would close at the end of July, with no indication that the deadline would be extended. However, it was later confirmed that the application deadline had been extended to 31 August. Fixed-rate mor...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-08-04 7.9K 64 11

A friend recently shared that they had applied for the latest round of the White Form Secondary Market Scheme. After receiving a letter from the Housing Authority requesting the submission of a detailed income and asset declaration form, they realised that they did not actually know much about the s...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-07-29 10.9K 125 28

The ballot for the latest Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) was completed earlier, determining the order in which applicants will select flats. The first 10 ballot numbers for this round are 06, 28, 63, 29, 81, 16, 22, 60, 18 and 89. Flat selection is expected to take place in the third to fourth quarters...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-07-21 8.1K 126 21