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Hong Kong new home sales hit 11-year high after property curbs removed
'We think that the strong sentiment for firsthand transactions should extend into April'
April 02, 2024
Property
Hong Kong weekend home transactions jump to three-year high
Last month’s easing means foreign buyers and existing-home owners no longer have to pay higher taxes on transactions
March 11, 2024
Property
Hong Kong home sales surge on weekend after curbs lifted
The financial hub’s 10 biggest estates recorded the most sales in 61 weeks, 3.5 times higher than the previous weekend
March 04, 2024
Property
ABSD hikes amid dimmer economic outlook a pre-emptive measure: Lee
The latest round of measures is the "final nail in the coffin" for the residential segment, says CLSA's Wong Yew Kiang
April 27, 2023
Property
Developers' shares down at market open following latest round of cooling measures
Analysts expect a drop in transaction volume
April 27, 2023
Property
Govt measures pull the brakes on accelerating HDB house prices as mortgage rates continue to rise
"The property market is now closer to an inflection point."
October 02, 2022
Property
ABSD of 35% to apply on transfer of residential property into a living trust
Under the new rules, this ABSD (Trust) is to be paid upfront
May 08, 2022
Property
Fresh set of property cooling measures with immediate effect
If left unchecked, prices could run ahead of economic fundamentals
December 16, 2021
Broker's Calls
This undervalued developer could be ripe for a REIT: RHB
SINGAPORE (Sept 27): RHB is highlighting Ho Bee Land as a potential REIT and privatisation candidate with a sustainable 4% yield.
September 27, 2018
Broker's Calls
Cooling measures to continue dampening buying sentiment after a quieter August: CGS-CIMB
SINGAPORE (Sept 18): CGS-CIMB Securities is remaining “neutral” on Singapore’s property sector after Aug 2018 private monthly home sales came in at 639 units, down 60% y-o-y and 64% m-o-m.
September 18, 2018