‘Whale’ gamblers also placed bets on B.C. real estate

“Once they’re done gambling, they can take their winnings in U.S. funds or Hong Kong dollars and invest it in property ... loans were made by Jin to BCLC-identified VIPs for them to make mortgage payments on Vancouver homes. Another common transaction ... ( read original story ...)

ASIA MARKETS: Hong Kong Stocks Flirt With 10-year High

amid big gains in Chinese property developers and index heavyweight (0700.HK) The internet giant rose another 0.8% in early action, hitting fresh record highs. It has surged 85% in 2017. Hong Kong markets will be closed Thursday, while there is no trading ... ( read original story ...)

Why You Need To Be Careful About Buying Property Sight Unseen

According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia, selling real estate sight unseen is becoming more popular with international buyers keen to snap up property here A Hong Kong buyer recently purchased a home on Sydney's North Shore for $3.65million ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong | Apartment sets Asia price record amid gov’t curbs

A luxury home in Hong Kong set a price record for apartment sales in Asia, even as the government seeks to tame property prices in the world’s least affordable market. The penthouse duplex unit in Henderson Land Development Co.’s 39 Conduit Road ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong stocks flirt with 10-year high

amid big gains in Chinese property developers and index heavyweight 0700, +0.63% The internet giant rose another 0.8% in early action, hitting fresh record highs. It has surged 85% in 2017. Hong Kong markets will be closed Thursday, while there is no ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong, Japanese stocks drive Asian shares up

Japanese and Hong Kong share markets led Asian stocks higher on Wednesday ... Growth in China, the world's no. 2 economy, has held up remarkably well this year despite curbs on the property market and risky forms of lending, thanks to a construction ... ( read original story ...)

A Hong Kong penthouse just sold for over $13K psf

despite efforts from the government to cool down property prices, according to Bloomberg. The unit is 4,971 square feet and includes three parking spots and a private swimming pool. Prices for homes in Hong Kong hit record highs this year and climbed for ... ( read original story ...)