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Robust Primary Sales Support a 0.23% Rise in Property Prices; New Territories West Outperforms with a 0.65% Gain｜Rental Index Rebounds by 0.61%, Hitting a Near 7-Year High

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Robust First-Hand Sales Drive Property Prices Up by 0.58%; Kowloon Surges by 3.8%｜Rental Index Softens Slightly by 0.09% at High Levels, Merely 0.15% Shy of Record High

Robust Primary Sales Support a 0.23% Rise in Property Prices; New Territories West Outperforms with a 0.65% Gain｜Rental Index Rebounds by 0.61%, Hitting a Near 7-Year High

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 4.3K 31 11

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...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-05-19 4.5K 35 10

In recent years, more couples have chosen to purchase a property and move in together before marriage, creating their own shared space early on. However, buying a home involves significant financial commitments and long-term responsibilities. Aside from down payments and mortgage repayments, a key t...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-05-12 6K 98 12

Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) recently published its Hong Kong Housing Landscape Navigator 2026 report, highlighting that it is time for Hong Kong to systematically promote public housing redevelopment. The report points out that 41,000 public housing units are currently planned or under redevelop...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-05-05 5.1K 30 6

A friend preparing to move into a new home has been busy selecting furniture and appliances. But amid the excitement of planning the decor, it became apparent that one seemingly simple yet essential item had been overlooked–curtains.Choosing curtains involves far more than selecting patterns ...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-04-28 6.2K 44 17

Buying property is a topic that comes up often in conversations, and recently, a friend mentioned that he had his eye on a village house. What caught his interest was the property’s high efficiency ratio (usable space) and its reasonable price.Village houses are often appealing to buyers due ...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-04-22 7K 114 23

Recent reports have revealed cases where property owners, after selling their units, faced bankruptcy petitions in Hong Kong due to debts incurred in mainland China. These proceedings allowed creditors to secure claims against the seller's property, leading to complications for the new buyer in obta...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-04-14 10.2K 193 13

The rental market remained robust in 2026. According to the Rating and Valuation Department, the property price index reached 301.4 in January 2026, marking a 0.5% month-on-month increase. This index has now risen for eight consecutive months, with a cumulative increase of 5.2%, hitting its highest ...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-04-08 8.3K 90 9

In recent years, many Hong Kong residents have chosen to emigrate, but some still own property in Hong Kong that has not yet been sold before they leave. If they are unable to find a suitable buyer right away, renting out the unit can help ease mortgage pressure. But if the owner wants to sell the p...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-04-01 5.8K 72 3

News reports often use so-called “blue-chip housing estates” as a benchmark for the property market, regularly publishing their weekly transaction volumes and changes in price per square foot. But which estates are considered “blue-chip estates”, and why are they seen as such...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-03-24 3.9K 19 12

The Housing Authority recently announced its annual review of income and asset limits for public housing applicants, proposing an average 2.8% increase in income limits and a 1.4% increase in asset limits for the 2026/2027 period.With these adjustments, it is estimated that approximately 155,000 no...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-03-17 7.7K 65 16

Disputes over rental properties are not uncommon, and disagreements about repair responsibilities are among the most frequent issues. If clear terms are not outlined in the lease agreement or effective communication is lacking, these conflicts can escalate. In serious cases, legal action may be requ...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-03-10 7.9K 112 6

The saying “success requires parental support" has become a hot topic, as many devoted parents are willing to financially assist the next generation in purchasing a home. A recent study conducted by Lingnan University delves into parents' perspectives on "intergenerational housing support."Th...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-03-03 9.2K 108 16

According to market data, over 2,400 primary property transactions were recorded in January 2026, marking a 15-month high. With this surge in new property sales, if you're interested in a specific development and want to know which units have been sold, how can you access this information?The most ...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-02-24 4.2K 14 5

Typically, when banks assess mortgage applications, they require applicants to provide proof of income and evaluate repayment ability based on the debt-to-income ratio. However, aside from income, banks may also approve loans based on an applicant’s net asset value.An asset-based mortgage, si...

28Hse Editor #Wed Property Focus 2026-02-10 7.7K 98 12