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Hong Kong property sales slow amid interest rate hike fears

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Hong Kong's property market is experiencing a more cautious buying sentiment as the likelihood of an interest rate increase looms. Developers offered new flats for sale, but the pace of transactions was slower than anticipated. This measured approach from homebuyers reflects concerns about potential interest rate hikes and their impact on mortgage costs. AI

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Hong Kong property sales slow amid interest rate hike fears

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

    Hong Kong property sales more measured as interest rate increase looms

    Hong Kong homebuyers showed interest in 130 flats put on sale by developers on Thursday evening, but the pace of buying was more measured after an interest-rate increase later this year became more likely. Agents said 30 of the 75 units put on sale at Phase 4B of La Montagne at t…

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