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Hong Kong rents surge as home prices falter

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Hong Kong's residential property market is experiencing a divergence, with home prices seeing a slight quarterly decline while rental rates continue to climb. Despite a small monthly price increase in September, the overall trend indicates a slowdown in price appreciation, leaving them significantly below their 2021 peak. This contrasts with the persistent upward trend in rental costs, suggesting a dynamic shift in the city's real estate landscape. AI

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Hong Kong rents surge as home prices falter

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Peggy Ye ·

    Why Hong Kong rents are hitting records while home price gains lose momentum

    Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices fell 0.8 per cent in the third quarter, their first quarterly decline after five quarters of gains, as a September rebound failed to fully offset a summer slowdown in the residential market. Prices rose 0.19 per cent in September from August, mark…

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