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Safe-Haven Inflows and Talent Visas Drive Hong Kong Housing Rebound

Published: Apr. 14, 2026 11:41 p.m. GMT+8

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First-quarter residential sales totaled about 18,650 units in Hong Kong. Photo: VCG

Hong Kong’s residential property transactions surged 53% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, driven by an influx of professional talent and safe-haven capital.

Home prices and sales volumes across both mass-market and luxury segments maintained an upward trajectory despite geopolitical uncertainties, according to a report published April 14 by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

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Hong Kong residential transactions surged 53% YoY in Q1 2026 to 18,650 units; prices rose 2.6% (govt index, first 2 months) and 5% (C&W mass index).
Sales exceeded 5,000 units for 13 months; mass (City One Shatin +5.6% QoQ), mid-tier (Taikoo Shing +8.6%), luxury (Bel-Air +7.1%).
Driven by talent schemes, safe-haven funds, rentals (+15.7% from Jan 2023); 2026 forecast: 65,000-70,000 units, prices +7-10%.

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Cushman & Wakefield: Cushman & Wakefield published a report on April 14, 2026, noting Hong Kong's 53% Q1 residential transaction surge. Their mass residential index rose nearly 5%. Executives Lai Kim-ming and Rosanna Tang highlighted broad price gains, talent influx effects, and forecast 65,000-70,000 full-year sales with 7-10% price growth.

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