Property News & Insights

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.

Are more expats set to move to Aberdeen?

Over the past five years, average home prices in Aberdeen have seen rapid growth of 63% with a number of new developments pushed out to market including Larvotto and Marinella that offer larger family apartments with balconies and comprehensive clubhouse facilities. In an interview with SCMP, Lily Wong, an Associate Director at OKAY
By: Lily Wong | 18.07.2016

Cost of Living in Hong Kong

Asia’s world city comes at a hefty price. Ranked consistently among the highest in the world, Hong Kong’s cost of living is important to take into account when deciding on whether to move to the city. The most salient factor is the cost of housing. Ranked first in 2016 as the most unaffordable, the prospect of finding “a home away f
By: OKAY.com | 15.07.2016

Top Things to Do in Sheung Wan

A stone’s throw away from the modern and jam packed streets of Central, Sheung Wan presents itself as a quiet haven of hipster cafés, art galleries, and streets and markets that harken back to colonial times. Its mural-lined walls bear a stark contrast to the metallic, corporate buildings in neighboring Central District. One thing t
By: OKAY.com | 11.07.2016

Principles Property Team Joins OKAY.com

We are extremely excited to announce that Principles Property has joined OKAY.com. Hiroko Byrne established Principles Property Agency Limited in 1997 with a primary focus on working with Japanese clients in residential, commercial, retail and industrial real estate. Having successfully run Principles Property for nearly two decades
By: OKAY.com | 11.07.2016

5 of Hong Kong’s Highest Property Transactions

Hong Kong is well known for its steep property prices, consistently ranking as one of the most expensive places to live in the world. Of course, within a city overwhelmed by high property prices, there are certain properties that inevitably rise above the rest. The playgrounds and domiciles of billionaires, these residences stand fir
By: OKAY.com | 04.07.2016

Top Things to Do in Sha Tin

Normally considered as a purely residential area, Sha Tin does not immediately pique the interest of tourists outside of its large mall, New Town Plaza. However, Sha Tin has a wealth of cultural and recreational services that provide entertainment to residents and tourists alike. From the Heritage Museum to the park and bowling cent
By: OKAY.com | 30.06.2016

5 Lovely Ways to Decorate Your Home by Reusing Unlikely Objects

Who says beautifying your house requires a large amount of money? This article provides 5 crafty suggestions to uniquely decorate your apartment by reusing unlikely objects.1. Book Plant Have you ever imagined turning an old book into a pretty "book plant"? This can be accomplished by simply grabbing an old hardcover book and a few
By: OKAY.com | 10.06.2016

Top 5 Hollywood Movies Set in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is globally recognized as a tourist hotspot, a financial hub, and a city that has firmly earned its place on many people’s bucket lists. What people do not always know, however, is that Hong Kong has also cemented itself as an occasional set piece for Hollywood produced movies. If this fact has piqued your interest, and you
By: OKAY.com | 01.06.2016

Living in Hong Kong: A Year in Discovery Bay

I grew up living in Hong Kong as an expat and am now a Discovery Bay resident, having relocated back to the city last year with my family. Upon searching for a home, I was admittedly hesitant about the suggestion to look at Discovery Bay properties. I found myself echoing the familiar stereotypes that surprisingly many (non-DB’ers)
By: OKAY.com | 22.04.2016

Industry Leader Lily Wong Joins Executive Team at OKAY.com

OKAY.com is pleased to announce the addition of Lily Wong as an Associate Director on the Executive Team. With a wealth of local property knowledge spanning over 30 years, Lily has been a cornerstone of the Hong Kong real estate industry, holding prominent roles at First Pacific Davies, CBRE, Hong Kong Homes, and most recently, Hon
By: OKAY.com | 15.04.2016
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