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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property
Latest news and analysis about Hong Kong’s property industry, including sales, market outlook, policies, products and the performance of developers.
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho has announced two land sales for the next quarter. Photo: Silvia Siu
Hong Kong land sale

Hong Kong plans just 2 land sales this quarter despite housing rebound

The two parcels of land in Sha Tin are earmarked for residential and student hostel projects, as government remains cautious on new housing.

Wealth management

Hong Kong emerges as third best philanthropy hub, behind New York, Seoul: study

International Property

‘Mild’ AI job displacement set to rein in Asia-Pacific office demand: report

Architecture and design

Emma Maclean on how Hong Kong’s density and restlessness push interior design forward

Having lived in Hong Kong for over three decades, Maclean says the city’s designers have learned to overcome spatial constraints with ‘beauty and soul’.

Interior designer Emma Maclean calls the Hong Kong scene “sharp, competitive and endlessly inventive”. Photo: Handout
Retail properties

How Jardine Matheson’s shop sale reflects Hong Kong retail property’s struggles

British conglomerate sells Causeway Bay asset at a discount – after holding the property for more than 50 years.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Mind Hong Kong’s dorm boom today doesn’t become tomorrow’s oversupply

Readers discuss demographic trends that should drive the city’s housing plans, seniors’ digital capabilities, and how Trump might finally win a Nobel Peace Prize.

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Hong Kong

Tenant ‘FOMO’ is driving leases at US$8 billion Central Yards project: Henderson

The developer says demand is strong for remaining offices in Central Yards, as Hong Kong tenants gravitate to premium new-build projects.

Central Yards is a major new office and retail project on Hong Kong Island. Image: Handout
Sun Hung Kai Properties

SHKP reopens former Crowne Plaza hotel as luxury ‘urban resort’ in Tseung Kwan O

The Royal Garden Kowloon East has been completely overhauled to meet the changing needs of travellers in Hong Kong, developer says.

Hong Kong

King Fook expands with US$34 million Admiralty lease despite slow luxury sales

The planned boutique in Pacific Place is set to open in 2028, with analysts divided over whether luxury watch sales can cover costs.

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Hong Kong

Laopu Gold expands Hong Kong footprint with full-floor lease in Central: sources

Mainland Chinese jeweller set to move into One Exchange Square to support its global expansion plans.

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Shoppers check out a Laopu Gold branch. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

New vs old: why new-builds are far outselling used homes in Hong Kong

New homes are selling fast while used property sales have remained sluggish. The two trends appear to be linked, analysts say.

Fleur Pavilia, a luxury development in North Point, is one of the areas negatively affected by the launch of cut-price new flats nearby. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

K&K offers extra warranty to One Stanley homebuyers amid building defects furore

The under-pressure developer will offer buyers a six-year structural warranty, as it tries to contain growing uproar over alleged construction issues.

DFI Retail Group

DFI Retail Group says it will continue to invest in Hong Kong supermarkets

Owner of Wellcome, Market Place, 3hreesixty and Oliver’s chains operates a network of more than 325 stores.

Hong Kong housing

Tougher inspection regime needed, experts say after CK Asset building fiasco

Hong Kong lawmakers call for more inspectors and barring of errant contractors from government tenders after serious lapses at Kwun Tong project.

CK Asset will demolish and rebuild three of the six towers of its Anderson Road “starter homes” project in Kwun Tong after it was found that the structures had fewer rebars than needed. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong housing

CK Asset to demolish 3 blocks at starter homes project after steelwork scandal

Developer says rebuilding three of six blocks in Hong Kong is most time-saving solution, two years after substandard steelwork halted construction.

Three of the six blocks at CK Asset’s starter homes project will be demolished and rebuilt due to problems with steel reinforcement. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Retail properties offloaded for losses in weak market amid revaluations

Hong Kong retail property prices have fallen by up to 70 per cent since 2018, says Centaline Commercial managing director.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong banks grow cautious on One Stanley mortgages amid investigation

Banks are taking a cautious approach to mortgages related to the luxury Hong Kong development, which faces building defect allegations.

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Hong Kong society

24 luxury houses at One Stanley sold amid probe into alleged construction defects

Experts call for stronger homebuyer protections in Hong Kong, including mandatory period during which purchase contracts can be rescinded.

One Stanley comprises 32 detached houses and 11 low-rise blocks containing 50 flats in total. Photo: Elson Li
International Property

Why Morgan Stanley sees more upside in Hong Kong offices than New York towers

Improving rents and vacancy rates in Central may support stronger returns for Hong Kong landlords, US bank says.

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Banking & finance

Asian investors turn to real estate as global tension shakes market confidence

Advisers’ interest in real estate jumps while private credit falls amid trade friction, energy security fears and softer Chinese demand: report.

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Property financing

Why Japanese, South Korean, Thai brands are setting up shop in Hong Kong again

Brands from the three overseas markets account for 36 per cent of new entrants, matching mainland Chinese retailers, amid tourism recovery.

Japanese fashion brand Cullni opens an outlet in Wan Chai. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong land sale stuns market at 5-year high price of HK$4.3b

Kerry Properties wins Ho Man Tin plot at price 38 per cent above top market estimate, signalling confidence in luxury home demand.

The site on Fat Kwong Street in Ho Man Tin is near the MTR station and existing luxury projects. Photo: Google map
Hong Kong society

Experts urge wider One Stanley checks, tighter paperwork after steel bar issue

One house in luxury development reportedly found to have up to 75 per cent fewer steel bars than specified in the approved building plans.

Banking & finance

How a Hong Kong property investor still made US$30m – after a 40% price cut

Low-profile veteran investor slashes price of Tsim Sha Tsui retail portfolio, but still secures a 12-fold return after four decades.

Hong Kong housing

Abuse concerns over bid to turn subsidised Hong Kong flats into subdivided homes

Home Ownership Scheme flats are deemed a form of social welfare and should not be used for profiteering, lawmaker says.

The Home Ownership Scheme is a government-subsidised programme. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Former NWD scion Adrian Cheng expands K11 brand in mainland China

Company touts foot traffic and sales growth for Xiamen project combining shopping with wetland park, cultural events.

Xiamen K11 Select opened on September 22. Photo: Handout
IPO

Hong Kong set for first listed property debt fund as banks pull back

Private equity firm Gaw Capital lines up US$291 million pipeline of deals as banks scale back exposure to riskier property lending.

Property financing

Wellcome operator DFI Retail launches public tender for upscale mall on The Peak

The 8,974 square feet Dairy Farm Guildford Road Shopping Centre will be sold via a public tender that closes at noon on November 19.

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