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Hong Kong’s home prices reach 19-month high as rise gathers pace

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cheryl ArcibalFebruary 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Hong Kong’s home prices reach 19-month high as rise gathers pace
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Hong Kong's lived-in home prices continued their recovery in January, rising 0.53% month-on-month to reach a 19-month high. This marks the tenth consecutive month of stability, with a cumulative rebound of 5.79% since March 2025. The increase in January was faster than the previous month, according to data released by the Rating and Valuation Department. Simultaneously, rents in Hong Kong also continued to climb, increasing by 0.3% to reach a new peak. Experts attribute the market's resilience to ample liquidity and pent-up demand, forecasting a positive outlook for Hong Kong's residential market in 2026.

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