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Hong Kong Luxury Property Market Sees⁣ Resurgence with Mainland Chinese Buyers

Published: 2026/01/18 02:34:36

A Turning Point in 2025

After several years of subdued activity,2025‌ marked a notable turning⁢ point⁣ for Hong Kong’s luxury property market. Demand in the city’s most prestigious enclaves experienced a notable resurgence,driven by a return of⁤ buyers from mainland China.This shift occurred as property prices⁤ stabilized and transaction momentum began to build ‍in ‍the​ new⁢ year.

Key Areas of Growth: The Peak and Southern District

The renewed interest was especially⁤ pronounced in ⁣The Peak and Southern District – two low-density, affluent neighborhoods located on​ opposite sides ‌of Hong Kong Island. These ⁤areas witnessed a‌ considerable increase in transactions involving ultra-luxury homes. According to ​recent data, ​mainland purchasers invested ⁣approximately HK$16 billion (US$2.05 billion) in properties within these districts ‌in 2025, representing the‍ vast‍ majority of high-end transactions [[1]].

Buyer Identification

Its crucial to ⁤note that the data identifying mainland purchasers is based‌ on the ⁣use of‍ Putonghua pinyin names ‌in ​Land​ Registry records. While​ this provides a strong⁣ indication, ‍some buyers may be Hong⁢ Kong permanent residents.

Transaction⁣ Volume and‍ Value

The Peak and Southern District recorded ⁢174 primary‌ and secondary ⁢market transactions in 2025, a ⁤21.2% increase in‍ total deal ‍value compared to the