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What a Vacancy Tax Could Mean for the Hong Kong Property Market

8 June 2018 - The government will soon conclude its study on the feasibility of imposing a vacancy tax on developers who hoard unsold first-hand private residential flats, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po told legislators in early June 2018. As at December 2017, developers have withheld 9,370 of such flats. Officials believe that a tax on vacan
By: Joshua Han Miller

3 Tips for Getting on the Hong Kong Property Ladder

The following is adapted from the original article published in Oriental Daily. 18 April 2018 - A first-time home buyer when she was only in her early 20s, OKAY.com property agent Novelle Lau has had more experience with the Hong Kong property market than most Hongkongers her age. Previously a property agent at one of the major agencies in Hong Ko
By: OKAY.com

How much will upcoming MTR developments influence district property prices?

11 Aug 2017 - The railway network in Hong Kong is said to be one of the most convenient in the world. To better serve and connect the dense population in the city, the government continually strives to expand the railway network. Many households choose to buy their homes near MTR stations for convenient access around Hong Kong which contributes t
By: OKAY.com

Real Estate Redefined

7 August 2017 - 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
By: Joshua Han Miller

Is the Hong Kong Property Market a Good Investment Choice?

24 November 2016 - Property value is subject to degrees of uncertainty. Influenced by global market headwinds, Hong Kong is not exempt from a real impact in property prices driven by political and economic conditions abroad. That being said, after taking global macroeconomic trends into account, those deciding upon the Hong Kong property market a
By: OKAY.com

OKAY.com's Natalie Leslie shares insights on selling and investing in property in Discovery Bay with Around DB

19 October 2015 - Natalie Leslie, Associate Director - Residential Division at OKAY.com, was featured in 2 articles on Around DB’s website, with leading agents sharing their top property selling tips and insights about investing in Discovery Bay.  Natalie recommends that landlords list their properties as soon as they confirm their relocation plan
By: OKAY.com

Peter Churchouse's Real Estate Rule #10: Buy When There’s Blood in the Streets

Peter Churchouse is the founder of Portwood Capital, a leading real estate investment company. With more than three decades of experience in real estate investment and research he is widely considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on Asian real estate markets. He is also author of The Churchouse Letter, his financial newsletter which pro
By: Peter Churchouse

International Market Report: Manhattan Property Update

3 June 2015 - New York City remains one of the most esteemed and popular international property markets for investment, and for good reason. In Manhattan alone, global interest, coupled with sound fundamentals have made NYC properties attractive investments over the past several years, as reflected in the rise in property prices depicted in Figure
By: OKAY.com

Peter Churchouse's Real Estate Rule #9: Do Your Homework! Transparency, Law & Property Rights

Peter Churchouse is the founder of Portwood Capital, a leading real estate investment company. With more than three decades of experience in real estate investment and research he is widely considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on Asian real estate markets. He is also author of The Churchouse Letter, his financial newsletter which pro
By: Peter Churchouse
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