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(From left) Henderson Land chairman Lee Shau-kee (centre) with vice-chairmen Martin Lee Ka-shing (left) and Peter Lee Ka-kit at the annual general meeting on May 28, 2019. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Henderson’s smooth succession: a tale of 2 brothers and a US$91 billion empire

Tycoon ensured a lasting legacy after he handed over control of the group to his two sons Peter Lee and Martin Lee well ahead of time.

Hong Kong property

Stephen Chow, Andy Lau poised for windfalls as their property rents rise

International Property

American demand for overseas property, residency surges under Trump

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China property

China’s commercial properties unloved as foreign funds sell for fourth year

Cumulative net selling from 2021 to 2024 amounted to US$11.2 billion, surpassing net buying in 2019 to 2020.

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People hang out at The Bund as the financial district of Pudong is seen in the background in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
China property

China’s push for home quality risks further developer stress: analysts

Beijing’s directives make sense as a greater portion of future housing demand will come from owners looking to upgrade, Fitch Ratings says.

Hong Kong property

Some Hong Kong banks refuse home loans for Vanke’s Le Mont project in Tai Po

Vanke Hong Kong, a local unit of China Vanke, says some lenders, including Bank of Communications and OCBC Hong Kong, will offer mortgages.

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Hong Kong

Harbour City owner says earnings sink on weak retail, property market

Earnings took into account HK$5.66 billion (US$729.3 million) of deficit from a revaluation of investment properties.

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Tourists shop at the Harbour City mall in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
China property

China’s high-end rental market struggles post-Covid amid dwindling expats, firms

Rents in upmarket districts of Beijing and Shanghai slumped by as much as 17 per cent year on year in February, Beike says.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homebuyers deliver brisk weekend sales

Strong results for Sun Hung Kai Properties and Henderson Land show improving sentiment after a stamp-duty cut, agents say.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home sales poised for best month in a year, analysts say

Kerry Properties sold 59 of the 133 flats on sale at the Hava residential project in Yuen Long as of 9.20pm on Thursday evening.

Property buyers for the Hava project in Yuen Long at the sales office of Kerry Properties’ in Quarry Bay on February 22, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Mainland China

Hong Kong still among world’s top wealth hubs, according to Knight Frank report

There were an estimated 42,715 high-net-worth individuals in Hong Kong last year, making up around 0.6 per cent of the city’s population.

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A view of Kowloon, looking across Victoria Harbour. Photo: Elson Li
China property

Chinese developer Longfor’s bonds sink deeper into junk territory

Downgrade comes as developers continue to struggle with lacklustre buyer sentiment despite recent support measures.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s February property sales fall to 5-month low amid caution

Property agencies say potential buyers and investors are cautious due to ongoing US-China tensions.

China property

The View | Why investors are taking a second look at Chinese real estate

While the overall market has yet to bottom out and policies are needed to boost confidence, secondary market resilience offers some hope.

A woman walks past a housing complex under construction in Tianjin, on June 5, 2024. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers boost flat sales amid tax incentives and stock rally

China Vanke and Sun Hung Kai Properties will put more units on the market after the city recorded its best weekend in four months for new home sales.

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Slogans outside a real estate agency urging homebuyers to take advantage easier mortgage rules in October 2024. Photo: Elson Li
China property

Hong Kong’s New World to launch ‘Front Tower’ office building in Hangzhou

Beleaguered developer seeks to capitalise on a tech-fuelled revival in the eastern city’s property market.

China's economic recovery

Where did all the Chinese investors in overseas property go?

Sluggish economy and real estate slump at home signal end to wave of overseas investment.

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Hong Kong property

Mainland Chinese brands to lead retail leasing in Hong Kong

Mainland Chinese brands are seizing opportunities from rising tourism and an influx of migrants, analysts say.

Taobao, in partnership with PapaHome, has opened a store in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong lived-in home prices fall to lowest point in 8 years in January

Some analysts express optimism that prices would bottom out in the first half of the year.

Hong Kong property

SHKP’s earnings drop as slowdown erodes assets

Meanwhile, New World Department Store’s interim earnings nearly double on stronger performance by mainland shopping malls.

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China property

DeepSeek keeps Hangzhou property market abuzz as ‘tech dragons’ plot growth

DeepSeek and Unitree Robotics are expanding, drawing tech talent and aiding demand for homes and offices in their base city.

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A newly built commercial housing complex in Hangzhou in September 2024. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Sino Land reports 30% earnings drop, full pipeline

The group ‘remains cautiously optimistic about the outlook’ for the city’s property market, chairman says.

Villa Garda in Lohas Park, which was co-developed by Sino Land. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s land sale halt may do little to ease office supply glut

The current oversupply – expected to reach 3 million square feet (278,710 square metres) in the coming months – would take between seven and 10 years to digest.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong office landlords ‘defensive’ amid supply glut, relocations

‘Flight to quality’ of tenants is ‘absolutely going to continue’ with lots of new supply hitting the market, JLL analyst says.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers’ flat sales fizzle out as buyers retreat

Only five of the 136 flats at Pano Harbour sold as of 5pm, and five units out of 20 at State Pavilia.

Potential buyers at Pano Harbour’s sales office in Hung Hom on Sunday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong posts second sell-out weekend with Kerry’s Hava flats

All 250 units of Hava project, on offer at an average price of HK$10,658 per square foot, were sold out as of 4.30pm.

Potential buyers at the sales office of Kerry Properties Hava project at Kerry Centre on February 22, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong property

Henderson releases price list for Cheung Sha Wan residential project

First 50 flats in Belgravia Place II, with a total of 248 units, are priced at HK$15,968 per square foot on average.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homes lost US$61.7 billion in value after removal of curbs: Centaline

Total value of residential properties in Hong Kong stood at HK$8.99 trillion (US$1.15 trillion) in January compared with HK$9.5 trillion before the easing.

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