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Hong Kong property sales more measured as interest rate increase looms

Hong Kong property sales more measured as interest rate increase looms
South China Morning Post Friday 19 June 2026, 01:59 UTC By Cheryl Arcibal,Peggy Ye 1 min read
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Hong Kong homebuyers showed interest in 130 flats put on sale by developers on Thursday evening, but the pace of buying was more measured after an interest-rate increase later this year became more likely. Agents said 30 of the 75 units put on sale at Phase 4B of La Montagne at the Southside project at Wong Chuk Hang MTR station sold on Thursday. The two-bedroom units had saleable areas ranging from 484 to 546 sq ft, with prices starting at HK$13.4 million (US$1.7 million) after discounts.

Hong Kong homebuyers showed interest in 130 flats put on sale by developers on Thursday evening, but the pace of buying was more measured after an interest-rate increase later this year became more likely. Agents said 30 of the 75 units put on sale at Phase 4B of La Montagne at the Southside project at Wong Chuk Hang MTR station sold on Thursday. The two-bedroom units had saleable areas ranging from 484 to 546 sq ft, with prices starting at HK$13.4 million (US$1.7 million) after discounts. With...
Hong Kong (LOCATION) La Montagne (LOCATION) Southside (LOCATION) Wong Chuk Hang MTR (PERSON)
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