Mainland Chinese buyers pour US$2 billion into Hong Kong super-luxury homes

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Peggy YeJanuary 18, 2026 at 03:30 AM

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In 2025, mainland Chinese buyers invested approximately US$2.05 billion in Hong Kong's super-luxury homes, primarily in The Peak and Southern district. This surge in demand, identified through Putonghua pinyin names in Land Registry records, represents a significant turnaround after several years of subdued activity. The two districts recorded 174 primary and secondary market transactions, totaling HK$19.9 billion, the highest annual turnover since 2021. Big-ticket deals, specifically 58 transactions exceeding HK$100 million, drove the rebound, with mainland capital accounting for 80% of these high-value deals. This renewed interest from mainland buyers coincided with ongoing weakness in mainland China's property market.

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Land Registry 30% Hong Kong Island 50% The Peak ×270% Southern district ×270% Mainland China ×380% Hong Kong ×590%

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mainland chinese buyers 100% hong kong 90% luxury homes 80% southern district 70% the peak 70% real estate market 70% property sector 60% ultra-high-end transactions 60% transaction volume 50%