Sales in Hong Kong’s luxury residential market nearly tripled in the 12 months that ended 30 June, driven by wealthy locals who resumed home-buying activities and a surge of initial public offerings on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
Sale of US Govt Property in Hong Kong Moves Ahead and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
In Mingtiandi’s latest roundup of regional news headlines, Hong Kong approves the sale of a US consular property on Shouson Hill after resolving a diplomatic impasse, while Blackstone bigwig Stephen Schwarzman deals with a backlash over his political leanings.
Chinese Govt Derails Hang Lung’s Purchase of US State Dept Site in Hong Kong
Just a few weeks after cancelling 2020’s biggest IPO, China’s central government has seized another opportunity to assert its authority in the business realm by blocking an agreement for the sale of a US consular property in Hong Kong.
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Hang Lung Buys US Govt Plot in Hong Kong at 37% Off 2018 Rates
Under a cloud of sanctions and suspended trade privileges, the US government sold a set of consular residences in Hong Kong’s southern District to Hang Lung Properties for HK$2.6 billion ($331 million), the developer said in an email to Mingtiandi… Read More>>
US Consulate’s HK$5.2B Site Could Sell for 24% Off Amid Hong Kong Downturn
Amidst growing friction with Chinese authorities, the US Department of State has put up for sale a residential site in one of Hong Kong’s most exclusive enclaves, and it could be set to sell for nearly a quarter less than… Read More>>
Mainland Developer Said to Back HK$1.86B Purchase of Hong Kong Luxury Site
Carnival Group International Holdings has agreed to sell a low-density residential project on the south side of Hong Kong Island for HK$1.86 billion ($237 million), according to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing, bringing the tourism-focused developer a 43 percent capital… Read More>>
China Resources Land Revealed as Buyer of HK$5.9B Hong Kong Housing Site
China’s clampdown on outbound capital may have brought low once-powerful investors such as Dalian Wanda and HNA, but at least some players still have some cash to spend across the border, as a company controlled by directors of Shenzhen-based developer… Read More>>
China Resources Said to Break HK Residential Land Price Record with HK$6B Buy
Mainland state-owned conglomerate China Resources is said to have snapped up one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious home sites, and has set a land price record in the process.
The Shenzhen-based giant, which invests in businesses from retail to energy… Read More>>
