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Hong Kong housing
Latest news, features and analysis on Hong Kong housing, including policy and efforts to find a solution to the problem of a shortage of homes in the world’s most expensive property market.
Lei King Wan (front) and Grand Promenade (back left) in Shau Kei Wan. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong society

Fresh case of bitumen in water supply for Hong Kong housing, lawmaker says

Edward Leung says he has received complaints about particles in water from residents of two estates, following saga in Fanling last month.

Hong Kong property

Stamp-duty change sparks sales surge in lower-priced Hong Kong homes

Hong Kong property

4,200 temporary homes earmarked for displaced Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants

Mental health

Hong Kong children in cramped flats have poorer mental health: survey

Feelings of depression, anxiety and stress worse for those who say they lack play and study areas at home, while academic performance also affected.

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The first phase of the three-year study ran from June 2023 to August 2024 and covered 1,032 children aged 9 to 12. Photo: Eugene Lee
SoCO - Society for Community Organisation

Temperatures in Hong Kong’s subpar housing reach as high as 40 degrees: survey

Concern group SoCO calls for subdivided housing tenants to receive subsidies for products such as air conditioners and fans.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong and Singapore: rivals and partners learning from each other

Small and externally oriented economies, both cities face common challenges and must make common cause, while repositioning and reinventing themselves.

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Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong housing authorities quietly open door for same-sex couples

Lawmakers describe government’s response to top court ruling as ‘prudent approach’, but concern group calls for move to be publicly announced.

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The rainbow flag in Central in 2019. The government has proposed establishing a system recognising same-sex relationships. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property market ‘fundamentally sound’ amid 7-month sales high

Overall deals rise 13 per cent, as transaction value reaches a 14-month high and home sales exceed 5,000 for the fourth straight month.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s complex social problems demand transparent and collective effort

Readers suggest areas for improvement in the city’s governance, light pollution, and the death of a renowned food critic.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong mortgage loans hit 12-month high of US$3.4 billion

Refinancing loans drive the increase, rising 33.7 per cent to HK$3 billion, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority says.

A view of Cheung Sha Wan on May 28, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Editorial | Urban renewal must be able to function in good times and bad

Statutory body tasked with redeveloping Hong Kong’s dilapidated districts and buildings needs a financing model that can withstand economic headwinds.

A proposed urban renewal site at Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | High marks for Hong Kong’s hotels as student accommodation

A pilot scheme to be launched next month is worth pursuing to ensure the city makes the grade as an education hub.

Hong Kong tourism

Video | Hidden gems: tours unveil vanishing Hong Kong attractions

Post reporter takes a six-hour personalised tour with a local guide to experience a different side of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Editorial | Every effort must be made by Hong Kong authorities to deliver flats on time

With a waiting list of 5.3 years for public housing, Hong Kong can ill afford the sudden suspension or delay of developments.

The Fanling Area 17 site spans about 5.47 hectares of both government and private land. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | No better time than a property slump to ‘future-proof’ urban Hong Kong

Genuine consultation, better communication, and policy with targets and teeth – like Singapore’s – are needed to ensure city’s sustainability.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | In seeking change, leaders must make tough choice on how hard to push

Whether it’s Trump’s optics-focused politics or Hong Kong’s cautious, pragmatic governance, modern political challenges require compromise.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices post tiny gain in May, raising hope of slump’s end

Prices could rise up to 5 per cent this year given improving market sentiment and low financing costs, CBRE says.

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Education in Hong Kong

Lawmakers call for rents in Hong Kong student hostels to be regulated

Market rates for some private student hostels in Hong Kong are four times higher than for campus dormitories, Post finds.

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Under the scheme, the definition of “hotels” will include student hostels. Photo: Jelly Tse
Interiors

This Hong Kong family home was designed to let the sunshine in

A designer captures the movement of light through this Hung Hom family flat.

Hong Kong property

Opinion | Despite property market slump, Hong Kong must increase housing supply

Government should not repeat post-1997 mistake of shelving plans to increase long-term housing supply because of a temporary market dip.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | New law required to cover building repairs in Hong Kong

Proposal by departing head of Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority follows incidents of concrete falling from old blocks of flats.

The move wants landlords to create “periodic maintenance and repair plans”. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong housing authorities cancel contracts with firm linked to 5 site deaths

Aggressive Construction Company has now lost all six of its projects despite obtaining temporary court order to lift ban on its licence.

A woman walks past a building with a Hong Kong Housing Authority logo. The Housing Authority has said that the contractor’s performance on three projects is “far below” contract requirements. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hotel-to-hostel conversions won’t hurt tourist capacity: Hong Kong official

But leading surveyor, who calls the move ‘innovative’ and ‘pragmatic’, warns of possible hurdles.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to keep expanding land bank, but not to offset deficit: Paul Chan

Finance chief also says government will address plans to build artificial islands off Lantau waters at later stage, despite calls to halt project.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong shoebox flat owners urged to comply with shake-up after years of profits

Minister says subdividing flats was ‘market decision’ years ago, but low-income residents should now have homes that meet basic conditions.

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Hong Kong aims to clamp down on subpar subdivided flats with a coming regulatory regime. Photo: Elson Li
Mainland China

Editorial | Bill finally regulating subdivided flats in Hong Kong calls for speedy passage

Move is a step in the right direction towards eradicating substandard housing that has been a blot on the Hong Kong landscape for far too long.

The 2021 census found that the city had about 108,200 subdivided flats. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home market on brink of turnaround, Morgan Stanley says

‘The decline in prices is behind us,’ and the upcycle could last five years, bank’s property research head says.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong subdivided flat owners ‘may pass on costs to tenants under new rules’

As city moves to legislate minimum standards, industry players also worry that more operators will exit market due to stiffer penalties.

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