... percent of respondents are considering buying a property over the next 12 months, while almost 60 percent expected a steady upward trend of home prices, according to a survey conducted by Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Why the extradition bill protests won’t burst Hong Kong’s property bubble
Observers argue that a dip in sentiment due to the protests, higher mortgage rates and declining affordability should surely trigger a downturn But as the data shows, the property market is still red ... ( read original story ...)
Portugal: a new home for those who fear Hong Kong’s fate?
Lam, who married less than a year ago and is considering having children, says that apart from rights concerns, Hong Kong’s high property prices, decreasing quality of life and education system are ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police make ‘largest ever’ seizure of explosives on eve of protests
Police uncovered 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) of high explosives, 10 petrol bombs, corrosive liquids, weapons and metal poles at the property. "It's the largest such seizure we have ever come across in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong land sale at former Kowloon airport receives muted response from developers
The largest residential site at Hong Kong’s former Kai Tak airport received fewer than expected bids when a government tender closed at noon on Friday, as property developers take a more cautions ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land Holdings Limited Looks Like a Great Buy Now. Here’s Why
Hongkong Land Holdings Limited (SGX: H78), or HK Land, operates in the property sector. It is mainly involved in the property development, investment, and management businesses. Its property arm has ... ( read original story ...)
Mortgage Applications Down in Mid-July
U.S. mortgage rates stabilized in early July 2019, after trading within a narrow range over the last month. Demand for Hong Kong Logistics, Industrial Properties Remains Stable Despite US-China Trade ... ( read original story ...)
New Home Mortgage Applications in U.S. Spike 18 Percent Annually in June
based on their the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). The MCAI rose 0.2 percent to 189.8 in June. Demand for Hong Kong Logistics, Industrial Properties Remains Stable Despite US-China Trade ... ( read original story ...)
CGS-CIMB bullish on China, HK property; prefers China players with bigger exposure to GBA
Yet, from the perspective of Raymond Cheng, head of research at CGS-CIMB Hong Kong and China, these metrics are nowhere near as attractive as those of property developers listed in China. These ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters: Bill should be formally withdrawn, not declared ‘dead’
where state-run media have not covered the protests widely but have focused instead on clashes with police and property damage. On July 1, the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong investors spooked by protests eye London property
Hong Kong-based property investors are looking for safe havens in London after high-profile political protests at home. Several West End and City agents told the Standard of higher enquiries from Hong ... ( read original story ...)
A property deal evokes memories of HK’s golden era nightclubs
In a recent transaction, the site of the famous Wanchai nightspot that signified the golden 80s era of Hong Kong was sold for an eye-popping HK$892 million. That marked a more than 100 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters to continue after bill declared ‘dead’
They said they wanted to carry their protest message to those on the mainland, where state-run media have not covered the protests widely but have focused instead on clashes with police and property ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Property Bubble Is Protest-Proof
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- It will take more than a few protests to cool Hong Kong’s real estate market. The latest round of social unrest has homeowners worried that the local economy, especially the ... ( read original story ...)