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.

OKAY.com As Co-Host In PropTeq Asia 2018 Sharing Company Success

OKAY.com was honored to be invited to Co-Host for the PropTeq Asia 2018 event on 30th October 2018 in Cyberport. Our Business Development Director, Mr. Benny Hui shared his journey having been in 3 Proptech startups since 2012 including a Singapore real estate data company, a Hong Kong real estate marketplace and now a tech-empow
By: OKAY.com | 01.11.2018

Lee Tung Avenue - Revitalising Traditional Wan Chai

Wan Chai is blessed with an impressive range of lifestyle options. Lee Tung Avenue, Pacific Place, the Starstreet Precinct and Ship Street, all abounding with dining options from gourmet cuisines to local street food. Among these neighbourhoods, Lee Tung Avenue is getting the most attention these days. Goin
By: OKAY.com | 30.10.2018

5 Reasons Why You Might be Happier Living in Happy Valley

(Photo credit: Telegraph.co.uk)10 October 2019 - What is happiness? The answer varies for everyone. But one thing we can all agree on is that having peace of mind does a world of good for us. For some people, residing in one of the farther reaches of Hong Kong is the best way to unwind. But what if you could find a quiet escape yet have the conven
By: OKAY.com | 16.10.2018

“High Mortgage” Plans: A Double-Edged Sword?

At the time of writing this column, HSBC has just raised the prime rate for the first time in a decade, from 5% to 5.125%.  This was not unexpected, though officially signals that we’re at the end of a long cycle of cheap financing.Facing the start of a new interest rate environment, should buyers choose high mortgage plans to sec
By: Joshua Han Miller | 05.10.2018

OKAY.com Consultant Matthieu Ober Promotes Goa Building on iCable

OKAY.com’s Consultant Matthieu Ober was featured on iCable’s Hong Kong property program “Property Outlook” (「樓盤傳真」) on 8 September 2018, where he showcased a recently sold apartment in Goa Building, Sai Ying Pun. This property was originally purchased in 2010 for HK$2.9M. The original landlord held the property for 8 years, dur
By: OKAY.com | 14.09.2018

OKAY.com Director Andrea Adams Ott Promotes Village Terrace 27-29 on iCable

OKAY.com’s Director (Residential Division) Andrea Adams Ott was featured on iCable’s Hong Kong property program “Property Outlook” (「樓盤傳真」) on 8 September 2018, where she showcased an apartment in Village Terrace 27-29, Happy Valley.
By: Andrea Adams Ott | 12.09.2018

In the News: Are Property Agencies Finally Shaping Up?

One of Hong Kong’s largest property agencies recently stated that out of the 160,000 second-hand property listings online, only about 10,000 are “real” i.e. actually on the market for sale or lease. This PR announcement also declared that they plan to eliminate thousands of fake listings on their website and although it’s uncl
By: Joshua Han Miller | 11.09.2018

OKAY.com Director Belinda Woo Promotes Villas Sorrento on iCable

OKAY.com’s Director (Residential Division) Belinda Woo was featured on iCable’s Hong Kong property program “Property Outlook” (「樓盤傳真」) on 18 August 2018, where she showcased an apartment in Villas Sorrento, Pokfulam.The advertised 3 bed/3 bath unit is well-located along Mt Davis Road, with stunning sea and green views. Residents c
By: Belinda M L Woo | 28.08.2018

Why is Hong Kong Housing so Expensive?

Whether you’re talking price-per-square-foot or affordability, Hong Kong is known as one of the most expensive housing markets worldwide. According to a recent report by the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index, you’ll need 20 years of income to purchase a home in Hong Kong—compared to 16 years in London, and 11 years in Singapore
By: Joshua Han Miller | 13.08.2018

OKAY.com Property Agent Ruby Suen Appears on iCable

OKAY.com property agent Ruby Suen appears on Property Outlook on iCable sharing the points to note when buying an apartment through company share transfer.1. Check for hidden liabilities or litigation2. Overseas registered companies must be handled by international law firms3. The registered company needs to be au
By: Sun Zhan Tong Ruby | 08.08.2018
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