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Explore OKAY.com’s latest property news and trends across the Hong Kong, China and Global property markets. With expert commentary and opinion, we keep you up to date on property happenings both near and far.

10 Facts to Know About Chinese New Year

23 January 2017 - You’ll be hearing the phrase “Gong Hei Fat Choy” a lot this this season which means congratulations and be prosperous in the future! Chinese New Year in Hong Kong includes ceremonies and traditions that are not only interesting but intertwined with a deep ancestral history. Starting on 28 January this year, this holiday is about
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Hong Kong Property Market in 2017

17 January 2017 - 2016 bestowed Hong Kong with the dubious honour of being the least affordable housing market in the world.  A carry on from 2015, whereby according to Demographia’s International Housing Affordability Study, the median real estate prices were 19 times median annual pre-tax household income,  the Hong Kong property market was als
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Virtual Reality Takes the Footwork Out of Viewing Properties

13 January 2017 - Virtual reality is the future of real estate! Our 360° virtual home tours are creating tremendous buzz within the property industry. This capability gives clients a realistic preview of the property without having to leave the comfort of their home. What makes these types of virtual tours unique is the incorporation of three-dime
By: Torbjörn Dimblad

The Future of Property Viewings

5 January 2017 - The technology landscape is moving at a rapid pace and affecting business models in almost every industry. Marketing executives are compelled to adapt their advertising efforts by spending more and more of their budget on software that will help improve customer experiences.  The real estate industry is no exception and property
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Primary Sale or Second Hand Property - Which is the Right Option for You?

3 January 2017 - As per the Land Registry of the Hong Kong government, primary sales are defined as sales from developers and secondary sales refer to sales from parties other than developers. Looking at the Land Registry data below, apart from sales which were concluded under the Home Ownership Scheme, the Private Sector Participation Scheme and
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How will the MTR South Island Line affect the property market in Hong Kong?

21 December 2016 - Despite the reporting of possible delays in engineering works back in September, the MTR South Island Line is scheduled to open on December 28th this year. The new train line which extends from Admiralty to South Horizons in Ap Lei Chau, serves to link up new stations in the southern part of Hong Kong including Lei Tung, Wong
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The Housing Prices of Different Districts in Hong Kong

21 December 2016 - As of September 2016, month-on-month appreciation of Hong Kong real estate prices as a whole have risen by 9.93%.  This is reflective of a 4.03% price depreciation of Hong Kong island properties, a 5.14% price increase in the Kowloon property market and a 22.80% surge in New Territories or Outlying Island property prices. Hong
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8 Things You Should Know About the New South Island Line

19 December 2016 - MTR is extending its service to Southern District next week on 28th December, 2016. The new South Island Line(East) will include four stations - Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang, Lei Tung and South Horizons connecting to the existing Admiralty station.  1. The South Island Line (East) is a 3-car train with Fully Automatic Operation (
By: Dorothy Poon

OKAY.com Property Featured in Time Out Family

16 December 2016 - Our exquisite designer unit in Po Shan Mansion, Mid-Levels West received quite the attention! Featured in Time Out Family Hong Kong December issue, this property makes the color grey actually matter. With natural hues and a variety of textures, the interior designer Peggy Bels talks to Hannah Hodson about the masterpiece. In th
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Nina Schulte-Mattler Discusses Discovery Bay Market with SCMP

2 December 2016 - OKAY.com's Manager, Nina Schulte-Mattler discussed the expatriate community in Discovery Bay with South China Morning Post. Discovery Bay is the ultimate enclave for those who favor a pristine lifestyle with nature and golf. It has become the preferred residential destination for expatriates seeking resort-style family homes.  N
By: Nina Schulte-Mattler
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