地产新闻及評論
标签: 香港物业
Should the Government Offer ‘Starter Homes’ for the Younger Generation?
6 Sept 2017 - For the seventh consecutive year, Hong Kong has been ranked the world’s most expensive property market by the Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey. In view of high rents with no end in sight, former Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying raised the stamp duty twice in three years in an effort to suppress increasing home p
Are Nano Flats, Subdivided Flats and Co-living Spaces the Solution to Hong Kong's Housing Crisis?
14 August 2017 - Amid seemingly ever-soaring Hong Kong property prices, there is a rising trend of developers building tiny “nano flats” spanning less than 200 square feet as more affordable housing options for desperate Hong Kong home buyers. In a similar vein, some companies are also attempting to present more economical options in the rental
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
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
Has Chinese Investment Affected Hong Kong Property Prices Since 1997?
28 July 2017 - 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
Introduction to Kai Tak – The Next Rising Star in Kowloon
10 July 2017 - 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 t
How the Increase in US Interest Rates Will Impact the Hong Kong Property Market
6 July 2017 - 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 wi
Property Crash Seems Unlikely - SCMP Talks to Joshua Han Miller
30 June 2017 - 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
29 June 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 (lar
