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People wait in Hang Seng Bank’s headquarters in Central on October 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Editorial | Amid property slump, Hang Seng privatisation makes good business sense

The decision to retain Hang Seng as Hongkongers know it ensures the 92-year-old bank does not get swept into the dustbin of history.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong to offer Kowloon site for tender amid focus on Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank COO pays US$5.14 million for Happy Valley luxury flat

Banking & finance

HSBC to take Hang Seng Bank private in surprise bid for efficiency

HSBC offers to buy subsidiary Hang Seng Bank’s shares for HK$155 each, according to an exchange filing on Thursday.

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A general view of the headquarters of Hang Seng Bank. Hang Seng is 62.14 per cent owned by HSBC. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s largest flex-office provider opens new workspace facility in Central

The grade A office market recorded a net absorption of 401,000 sq ft in the third quarter, the highest since the second quarter of 2019.

International Property

The rise of branded residences and why Hong Kong is an outlier

Hong Kong remains relatively untouched by the branded residences model, largely because of the strength of established local developers.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property deals surge anew in September on rate cut, buoyant stocks

Sales increase in both volume and value, according to official data, showing that the city’s property market has stabilised.

A bird’s-eye view of residential buildings in West Kowloon. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

More affluent buyers to snap up luxury Hong Kong homes amid strong stock market

‘The pick up in transaction volumes is giving buyers confidence that market prices will go up,’ Habitat Property’s Victoria Allan says.

Hong Kong property

Mandarin Oriental confirms talks to sell top floors of One Causeway Bay

The hotel operator says it is discussing a potential sale of the prime space in the site formerly occupied by The Excelsior.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong schools turn to property investment as city eyes education hub status

The demand and interest coming from the education segment is bringing some relief to Hong Kong’s struggling commercial real estate sector.

Hong Kong has been ramping up efforts to attract international students following the launch of the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ initiative. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong property

Swire Pacific’s chairman buys US$6.4 million Hong Kong luxury flat

‘Significant capital’ is flowing into luxury homes in a sign of improved sentiment towards Hong Kong’s home market, Midland Realty says.

The luxury unit on Stanley Beach Road sold for HK$17,655 (US$2,270) per square foot. Photo: Handout
International Property

As Fed lowers rates, which real estate markets should investors eye?

Researchers from Knight Frank and Juwai IQI share their insights into various markets – and the factors investors need to be thinking about.

John Lee policy address 2025

Editorial | Cash-for-residency scheme must not worsen housing market for locals

Talent scheme an example of how government must balance deepening of talent pool with prioritising needs of Hongkongers.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices rise slightly while rents near historic peak

Gradual recovery seen as lived-in home prices edge up in August, according to new official data.

Residential buildings in Sham Shui Po, photographed from Beacon Hill in Kowloon on February 22, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Banking & finance

HSBC asks Hang Seng Bank to clean up bad Hong Kong property debt

Move comes after the lender saw an 85 per cent year-on-year jump in impaired Hong Kong real estate loans.

People cross Queens Road in Central in front of a Hang Seng Bank branch on July 30, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
International Property

Fed’s rate cut to fuel property investment globally, but Hong Kong faces hurdles

Lower rates will mildly boost commercial property transactions in Hong Kong, but oversupply is likely to pressure asset prices, analysts say.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homebuyers snap up the city’s first sale after rate cuts

New World Development and CK Asset Holdings sold 120 apartments, or 66 per cent of the 190 flats on offer at two locations in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong property

NWD, CK Asset launch home sales, hoping year’s first rate cut revives sentiment

New World is selling all 120 units at House Muse in Kowloon City, and CK Asset is selling the last 70 units at Blue Coast II in Wong Chuk Hang.

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CK Asset is launching sales of the last 70 remaining units in Blue Coast II in Wong Chuk Hang on Friday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Asia housing and property

The View | Asian governments may have a housing affordability crisis on their hands

From Singapore to Seoul, piecemeal efforts to expand affordability have only limited options for policymakers as housing prices rise.

China property

Shanghai luxury home market shows signs of losing steam

In spite of a troubled property market across the country, the luxury sector in Shanghai manages to defy the downtrend.

International Property

South Korea’s ban on foreign homebuyers to cool Seoul prices, Chinese spending

The measure, which took effect last month, marks the government’s latest effort to counter speculation in the housing market.

A view of Seoul after sunset, as a sightseeing boat sails on the Han River. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong property

Outlook clears for Hong Kong property with rate cuts imminent: JPMorgan

Peak prices could return if the Chinese economy booms and the stock market continues its winning streak, researcher says.

A view of Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and residential buildings in Kwun Tong, pictured from Wan Chai on May 20, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong property

K. Wah International prices new Tin Hau units at higher level than neighbour

Kabitat Tin Hau project is located at 33 King’s Road and is near an MTR station, firm says.

Hong Kong property

Analysts mixed on outlook for Sun Hung Kai Properties’ shares

Sun Hung Kai Properties says net profit for the recently concluded financial year rises 1.2 per cent from a year earlier.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s ‘Cassette King’ offers to sell luxury property to pare debt

David Chan plans to sell a three-storey mansion at 51 Mount Davis Road on Hong Kong Island to repay debt, he says in a phone interview.

51 Mount Davis Road on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong property

All signs point to a recovery firmly taking hold in Hong Kong’s housing market

A total of 5,291 residential deals were completed in August, the sixth month they have stayed above the 5,000 mark, official data showed.

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A general view of Kowloon photographed from the Sky100 observation deck. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

JPMorgan says NWD controlling shareholder may need to provide liquidity support

The company says it has not ‘received any funding proposal as alleged in the rumours’.

International Property

Japan’s property market booms with US$22.8 billion investment surge

Tokyo reigns as Asia’s top metro area, with US$13.2 billion in property deals in the first half of 2025, according to MSCI.

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