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Explore OKAY.com’s latest property news and trends across the Hong Kong, China and Global property markets. With expert commentary and opinion, we keep you up to date on property happenings both near and far.
A Day in the Life of an Estate agent: Non Stop Busy
What's it like to be an OKAY.com property agent? SCMP followed our Associate Director, Andrea Ott around for a day!With the property market in Hong Kong scaling new heights every week, estate agents are having a field day showing clients around apartments. Last week, SCMP followed Andrea on her appointment rounds over the course of a long day."M
Real Estate Redefined
In an exclusive feature with HKTDC, Joshua Han Miller discusses the future of the real estate industry and the company model that has disrupted the existing industry.He explains, "We’d always known the agency industry was a challenging one – fraught with fragmented information, poor standards, and frustrated clients,” he continued.
Has Chinese Investment Affected Hong Kong Property Prices Since 1997?
According to the HKMA, twenty years after the British handed Hong Kong over to China, property prices have continued to soar in unprecedented ways, surpassing its previous peaks in 2015 and 1997. In April, Hong Kong residential property prices rose continuously for 13 months in a row, recording a 2.1 percent increase in the monthly
Country Parks or Artificial Land?
Ten years ago, a development strategy for Hong Kong was produced by the Development Bureau and Planning department up to 2030. An update to the planning strategy looking beyond 2040 was coined HK2030+. The vision was for Hong Kong to become “…a livable, competitive and sustainable city, championing sustainable development as the ove
Introduction to Kai Tak – The Next Rising Star in Kowloon
Kai Tak transitioned from a grass strip airfield serving the British RAF, to a world-renowned airport that served the city of Hong Kong from 1925 to 1998. Kowloon, where Kai Tak is located, had strict building restrictions in order to ensure flight safety. Buildings were low rise and schools were fitted with double glazed windows to
How the Increase in US Interest Rates Will Impact the Hong Kong Property Market
The United States interest rates set by the Federal Reserve frequently impact markets across the globe. Since the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve has very reservedly increased interest rates. Similarly, Hong Kong S.A.R has had low interest rates since the 2008 global financial crisis. The cheap cost of borrowing along with
Property Crash Seems Unlikely - SCMP Talks to Joshua Han Miller
In a discussion with SCMP, Joshua Han Miller, CEO of OKAY.com, talks about Hong Kong’s overheated market and draws a comparison between current state versus that of 1997.Miller explains that Hong Kong today in under very different conditions, to the exogenous factors, sparked by the Thai currency collapse."Hong Kong has not had any
Hong Kong Property Market Outlook for the Second Half of 2017
The Centa-City Leading (CCL) property index once again hit a new high for the 17th straight week in a row reaching 159.88 pts. It is expected that another record will be set next week with a CCL of over 160 pts. CCL (small/medium) already exceeded 160 for the week of June 16th, and CCL Mass currently stands at 162.16 pts. CCL (large
Is Hong Kong Real Estate Facing Another 1997 Crash?
With the historic 1997 handover upon us, I have been asked by members of the media and our clients if we’re facing a real estate bubble similar to the burst 20 years ago. Let’s examine the facts.There are certainly some similarities to the environment seen in 1997:The Hong Kong property market has seen steep price appreciation in the last several
Is buying a home in Discovery Bay a Good Investment Choice?
Embraced by mountains and water, Discovery Bay is a tranquil resort-style community on the northern coast of Lantau Island away from the hectic urban center. The family-friendly neighborhood enjoyed a uniquely low density, which is in every sense a real privilege in Hong Kong. A morning run along the seashore would be an exemplary
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