Hong Kong’s property market to maintain momentum after deals hit 3-year high

Hong Kong’s property market to maintain momentum after deals hit 3-year high

[South China Morning Post] - 01/1/2025

Property transactions totalled 67,662, valued at US$68.2 billion in 2024, according to Midland data.



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