〈The Standard, Jan 3, 2026〉The experts said the commercial market is still digesting the low-price properties, believing that the overall price has not hit the bottom, with leasing and selling prices sliding over 10 percent in 2026.
As of December 15, the city saw 3,588 sales of commercial properties this year, up 20.9 percent. The total turnover inched up 0.5 percent to HK$64.3 billion. Regarding offices, the transaction of the sector jumped nearly 40 percent to 747, bringing the total value rising 38.4 percent to HK$36.4 billion.
Centaline said the number of sales and leases of offices will see a decline of less than 5 percent. Due to a weak consumer sentiment and a shift in consumer patterns, shop transactions and turnover fell 6.5 percent and 34.2 percent, Centaline said, adding that the transaction price still has room to fall 5 to 10 percent in the next quarter.
〈Hong Kong Business Jan 2, 2026〉Hong Kong’s 2025 economy remained resilient amidst considerable external challenges, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, said in a press release.
He also highlighted that the government’s efforts to reinforce the region’s position as an international financial centre and to boost innovation and technology (I&T) are yielding results.
Chan also noted that the 2026 Budget will prioritise boosting economic growth, accelerating the development and application of I&T, advancing industrial upgrading, and generating more high-quality jobs while ensuring that the gains from economic progress and diversification are broadly shared across the community.
〈The Standard, Jan 1, 2026〉A residential site in Ngau Tau Kok will be put up for tender on January 9, the Lands Department said. Source URL : A residential site in Ngau Tau Kok to be tendered on January 9, government says.
New Kowloon Inland Lot No 6675 at Choi Ha Road has a site area of about 3,132 square meters and is designated for non-industrial purposes, excluding godown, hotel and petrol filling station. The maximum gross floor area for private residential purposes that may be attained is 23,490 sq m. The biggest floor area for non-industrial usage is computed according to the relevant special condition in the conditions of sale, the department said. Source URL : A residential site in Ngau Tau Kok to be tendered on January 9, government says.
〈Asian Post Dec 30,2025〉End-users are expected to remain the dominant force in Hong Kong’s commercial property market in 2026, particularly for core, premium office assets, as occupiers continue to prioritise quality, according to JLL’s 2026 capital markets forecast.
The firm said investor interest is also likely to build in hotel and living sectors, including purpose-built student accommodation, whilst transaction activity in Grade B offices could rise as owners explore conversion opportunities.
JLL cautioned, however, that tight commercial real estate lending conditions and ongoing macroeconomic risks are expected to limit any near-term recovery in capital values. Pricing across sectors is still seeking a bottom, the firm said.
〈RTHK News Dec 29, 2025〉Hong Kong retail sales rose 6.5 percent in November in value terms to extend their winning streak into a seventh consecutive month.
Official provisional data released by the Census and Statistics Department on Friday showed that the value of total retail sales was at HK$33.7 billion for the third consecutive month of year-on-year growth above the six percent level.
Electrical goods and other consumer durable goods led the growth with a 38.6 percent jump, followed by medicines and cosmetics with a 9.2 percent increase and a 7.3 percent at optical shops.
