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Hong Kong Housing Market Rebounds: Prices Expected to Surge

1/28/2026

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In 2025, Hong Kong's housing market recovered after a three-year decline, with lived-in home prices rising 3.25% and rents up 4.26%.
Analysts attribute turnaround to interest rate cuts, a strong stock market, and demand from talent schemes.
Forecasts project continued growth in 2026, with prices rising 6% to 8% annually.
Morgan Stanley's Praveen Choudhary expects a 10% rise, driven by falling borrowing costs and the 2024 abolition of stamp duties.

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Story summary

In 2025, Hong Kong's housing market recovered after a three-year decline, with lived-in home prices rising 3.25% and rents up 4.26%.
Analysts attribute turnaround to interest rate cuts, a strong stock market, and demand from talent schemes.
Forecasts project continued growth in 2026, with prices rising 6% to 8% annually.
Morgan Stanley's Praveen Choudhary expects a 10% rise, driven by falling borrowing costs and the 2024 abolition of stamp duties.