As Hong Kong moves forward with its huge new Northern Metropolis development zone, analysts argue the government should take a cautious approach to land sales to help sustain the recent recovery in the residential property market.The large-scale project near the border with the Chinese mainland continues to progress, as the government set a tender deadline for midday on Friday for several plots in the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area.The parcels of land – which comprise three residential sites and three enterprise and technology park sites – measure about 11 hectares and can supply more than 3,100 flats and about 280,000 square metres (3 million square feet) of industrial floor space.
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SAT · 2026-07-04 · 03:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0704-89899
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Caution on land tenders key to Hong Kong’s property recovery: analysts
Analysts are advising the Hong Kong government to proceed cautiously with land sales as it develops the Northern Metropolis zone. This approach is intended to support the ongoing recovery of the residential property market.
Cheryl ArcibalSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-04 · 03:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Analysts are advising the Hong Kong government to proceed cautiously with land sales as it develops the Northern Metropolis zone. This approach is intended to support the ongoing recovery of the residential property market. The government has set a tender deadline for Friday for several plots in the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area. These sites, totaling approximately 11 hectares, include three residential plots and three for enterprise and technology parks. The land is expected to yield over 3,100 residential units and about 280,000 square meters of industrial space.
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The land parcels can supply more than 3,100 flats and about 280,000 square metres of industrial floor space.
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The land parcels comprise three residential sites and three enterprise and technology park sites.
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Several plots in the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area have a tender deadline on Friday.
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The Northern Metropolis development zone is a large-scale project near the Chinese mainland border.
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Analysts argue the government should take a cautious approach to land sales to help sustain the recent recovery in the residential property market.
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