Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s November residential sales hit highest levels since April

Total sales from 6,298 transactions hit HK$57.3 billion in November.

Kowloon office rents to decline by 2-4% this year

Tenant activity was subdued in November 2024.

Hong Kong to see an influx of 4m sq ft of new offices until 2026

This is expected to put pressure on office rentals.

Distressed sales to attract investor attention in Hong Kong next year

Unsold luxury residential units are expected to be the key focus.

Grade A office rents on Hong Kong Island to decline by up to 3% in 2025

The market’s absorption capacity will be tested next year.

How demographic changes will impact Hong Kong’s retail market

The aging population is impacting supermarket retail sales performance.Hong Kong's retail market is experiencing a significant decline, with total retail sales in the first ten months of 2024 estimated to have dropped by 7.1% compared to the same period last year, according to Knight Frank.

Hong Kong government land sale revenues to hit HK$8-14b in 2025

And annual land premiums are expected to reach HK$10-15 billion.

Kowloon office rents to decline by 2-4% over 2025

Analysts believe the market has yet to reach its bottom.

Office rents on Hong Kong Island to decline by up to 3% in 2025

The 2.8m sq ft of new supply will take time to absorb.

Hong Kong office rents to drop by 5-10% for full-year 2024

Rents are expected to decline by up to 5% in Q4.

Hong Kong Residency rule could boost office sector

The ultra-rich are also expected to set up family offices in the city.

Hong Kong to see nearly 3,000 new hotel rooms for remainder of 2024

The Dorsett Kai Tak and the Metropark Hotel are notable expected openings.

Kowloon office leasing transactions drop 25% in September

Small to medium-sized units dominated the leasing market.

Hong Kong residential transaction volume hits 7-month low in September

Transactions dropped 22% MoM to 2,848 during the month.