Could forfeiting a property purchase cost you more than the initial deposit? The risks of the “Must Buy and Must Sell” clause
When buying property in Hong Kong, many people mistakenly believe that after signing a provisional sale and purchase agreement, the worst-case scenario if they change their mind is losing the provisional deposit, commonly known as the “initial deposit.” Generally speaking, “must bu...
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The Eva Property Index (EPI) for the last week of May stood at 119.25 points, representing a week-on-week (WoW) increase of 0.32% and marking a three-...
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In recent years, more people have been travelling north to buy electrical appliances in mainland China, or ordering them through mainland e-commerce platforms. The main reasons are lower prices, a wider range of models, and more feature options. But are these appliances suitable for use in Hong Kong...
28Hse Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-06-03     6.5K     40     16
Entering mid-to-late May, property market sentiment continues to improve. This week, the Eva Property Index (EPI) stood at 118.86 points, up 0.23% wee...
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Whenever a new development is launched, it often attracts many prospective buyers to submit registrations for purchase, and oversubscription is common. To improve their chances of being selected, some buyers will try every possible way, even asking immediate family members to submit registrations as...
28Hse Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-05-27     4.6K     36     12
Entering the second week of May, the Eva Property Index (EPI) stood at 118.59 points, edging up by 0.58% week-on-week and halting the previous week's ...
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We often hear of parents moving homes for the sake of their children’s education. Some families relocate to a preferred school net in the hope of increasing their child’s chances of being allocated a place at a desired school. However, not every family has the budget to move into a tradi...
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