Hong Kong’s property market is poised for a broad-based recovery as a strong upturn in the residential segment spills over to the struggling office and retail sectors, according to analysts.Morgan Stanley upgraded its forecast for the city’s home prices to a 12 per cent increase this year from 10 per cent previously and anticipated another 5 per cent rise in 2027, it said in a report on Monday.Likewise, the office property segment was likely to see some relief, with Hong Kong’s top business district of Central set to see rentals rise from a previous forecast of 3 per cent to 5 per cent, the US investment bank added. West Kowloon, the district seen as Hong Kong’s main cultural hub, is also tipped to see growing demand for office space.
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Hong Kong residential property upturn drives recovery in office, retail: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analysts predict a broad recovery in Hong Kong's property market, driven by a strong residential sector upturn. The firm has upgraded its forecast for Hong Kong home prices to a 12% increase this year, with an additional 5% rise anticipated in 2027.
Cheryl ArcibalSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-04 · 09:15 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Morgan Stanley analysts predict a broad recovery in Hong Kong's property market, driven by a strong residential sector upturn. The firm has upgraded its forecast for Hong Kong home prices to a 12% increase this year, with an additional 5% rise anticipated in 2027. This positive trend is expected to benefit the office and retail sectors. Specifically, rental growth in Hong Kong's Central business district is now forecast to reach 5%, up from a previous estimate of 3%. Demand for office space is also projected to grow in West Kowloon, a key cultural hub.
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Morgan Stanley upgraded its forecast for Hong Kong's home prices to a 12 per cent increase this year from 10 per cent previously.
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Hong Kong's Central district is set to see office rentals rise from a previous forecast of 3 per cent to 5 per cent.
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Morgan Stanley anticipates another 5 per cent rise in Hong Kong home prices in 2027.
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Hong Kong's property market is poised for a broad-based recovery as residential upturn spills over to office and retail sectors.
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