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Ninetta, a new restaurant run by three Italian hospitality veterans, opened in Central this year. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong bars, restaurants take on more floor space, boost novelty offerings

More food and beverage outlets ‘incorporating unique experiential elements into the dining journey’, says CBRE’s Lawrence Wan.

China property

‘What you see is what you get’: China’s new home finance rules reduce buyer risk

Hong Kong property

The block formerly known as Upper Prince: the saga of a troubled Kowloon project

Hong Kong property

Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’ top Hong Kong retail

HSBC to open its first flagship operation at the Capitol Centre, where market sources say the rent is much lower than its previous tenancy.

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HSBC is set to occupy more than 3,716 square metres of space in Capitol Centre in Causeway Bay. Photo: Handout
HSBC is set to occupy more than 3,716 square metres of space in Capitol Centre in Causeway Bay. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Can Hong Kong expect to see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales?

City’s office and retail property segments have been mired in a multi-year slump that has triggered loan defaults.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices slip amid worries over Beijing’s tax clampdown

Housing rally stalls in July as tax risks curb demand, analysts say, raising doubts over market’s near-term outlook.

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As more expats flock to Hong Kong, luxury home rents poised for further upswing

The top source of foreign finance executives moving to Hong Kong is coming from Europe and the US, says relocation firm.

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Residential property advertisements at a real estate agency in Jordan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Residential property advertisements at a real estate agency in Jordan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

Super-rich losing millions as some Hong Kong trophy homes sell at deep discounts

Under-pressure owners are cutting prices to exit Hong Kong’s luxury property market, with some homes losing more than HK$100 million in value.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong housing rally faces test as property flippers retreat

Secondary home prices are the highest in three years, but July short-term trading of those held for less than a year was half the level seen in March.

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Hong Kong property

Education group secures 36,400 sq ft Hung Hom tower for purpose-built campus

The tenant operates top-tier non-tertiary schools in mainland China and is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

A view of Tower B at the China Life Centre in Hung Hom, Kowloon. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homebuyers snap up units at weekend as value-focused demand deepens

The Sterling residential development drew 46,000-plus subscriptions, highlighting appeal of urban locations with strong transport links as housing recovery matures.

China Resources Land’s The Sterling in southwest Kowloon sold all 180 units offered in its first price-list batch. Photo: Facebook
China Resources Land’s The Sterling in southwest Kowloon sold all 180 units offered in its first price-list batch. Photo: Facebook
Hong Kong property

How much of an impact will retiring expats have on Hong Kong’s luxury property?

Wealthy expats increasingly choose Hong Kong as retirement base, lured by its low-tax regime and international connectivity, analysts say.

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Hong Kong property

Mass exodus from brownfields relieves pressure on industrial property market

The Northern Metropolis project is forcing a wave of brownfield tenants to relocate, lifting demand for floor space in industrial buildings.

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China property

Chinese court accepts Evergrande liquidation 1 day after founder’s sentencing

Decision of court in Guangdong province against developer’s main onshore unit Hengda Real Estate punctuates company’s long undoing.

A photo taken on December 3, 2022 shows a housing complex by Chinese property developer Evergrande in Huaian, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong buyers hunt for bargains in city’s battered noncore office market

The noncore office market remains under pressure, but end users are taking advantage of low prices to buy up cheap office space.

A view of the OTB Building in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Photo: Google
A view of the OTB Building in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Photo: Google
Hong Kong property

Henderson Land posts 66% profit surge after run of strong sales

The Hong Kong developer plans to launch eight new residential projects in the second half of the year.

Hong Kong property

Prudential Hong Kong expands headquarters across Swire Properties’ towers

Company boosts office footprint despite insurance sector’s concerns over China’s tax clampdown.

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Hong Kong property

Macau firm opts out of Hong Kong renewal project, seeks US$153m

Sale of North Point site that owner spent years assembling highlights challenges of making urban redevelopment pay, even in improving market.

A view of 77-87 Marble Road in Hong Kong’s North Point neighbourhood. Photo: Google Maps
A view of 77-87 Marble Road in Hong Kong’s North Point neighbourhood. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong property

Is Hong Kong’s property market recovery running out of gas? UBS flags 4 risks

Amid AI’s impact, slower population growth, regional integration and newly built homes, investment bank says property prices likely to remain flat.

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Hong Kong property

Northern Metropolis: Hong Kong homebuyers flock to flats launch

More than half of the 82 units available at Park Silicon in Kwu Tung were sold, signalling a positive shift in the city’s property market.

Hong Kong property

To rent or not to rent? That is the question for Hong Kong homebuyers

Rising residential rents and the looming shadow of interest rate increases have the city’s homebuyers trying to balance out the risks.

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City One Shatin in Sha Tin recorded only 12 sales transactions in July as owners lowered their asking prices. However, 118 rental transactions were made during the same month. Photo: Jelly Tse
China property

Rebound in China luxury home sales divorced from rest of market: analysts

Data from a real estate consultancy shows 38 per cent rise in sales of homes priced between 30 million and 50 million yuan in first half.

The luxury Huafutiandi development in Shanghai.Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
The luxury Huafutiandi development in Shanghai.Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
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Reclusive Chinese billionaire strikes US$33m deal to take over Shanghai hotel

Online gaming billionaire Chen Tianqiao acquired the Mia Hotel at a discount, as investors bet on a recovery in China’s prime real estate market.

Hong Kong property

BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from pop superstars’ world tour

With BTS’ juggernaut world tour set to land in Hong Kong next year, the city’s hotels are tipped to see a Seoul-style surge in bookings.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property recovery faces new risk as Beijing widens offshore tax net

Potential taxation of offshore property income could curb mainland demand, while weaker insurance activity hits decentralised office markets.

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Testing times could lie ahead for Hong Kong’s property market if Beijing’s crackdown on offshore wealth extends to offshore rental income and capital gains tax, affecting investors. Photo: Sam Tsang
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