Yau Tong project sells out, raising hopes of market recovery amid rate cuts, rising demand
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AdvertisementHong Kong propertyBusinessCompaniesYau Tong project sells out, raising hopes of market recovery amid rate cuts, rising demandThe flats at One Park Place were in high demand after developers Sino Land, CSI Properties and MTR offered discounts of up to 15 per centReading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPDaniel Renin Shanghai,Cheryl Arcibalin Hong KongandPeggy YePublished: 6:16pm, 13 Dec 2025A residential project in Yau Tong triggered buying euphoria on Saturday, with all 150 units snapped up by midafternoon amid heightened expectations for a recovery in Hong Kong’s home market next year.The flats at One Park Place, priced between HK$4.23 million (US$543,684) and HK$9.51 million, were in high demand after developers Sino Land, CSI Properties and MTR Corporation offered discounts of up to 15 per cent to lure buyers.The strong homebuying interest came a day after New World Development (NWD) sold out all 63 units at its Austin Bohemian project in Yau Ma Tei on Friday.Advertisement“The units appeared to be attractive not only to residents who wanted to own them for self-use, but buyers looking to own them for investment purposes,” said Sammy Po Siu-ming, senior director at Midland Realty. “Since the rent is estimated at HK$50 per sq foot per month, the annualised investment return could reach 4 per cent.”Po said one client of Midland shelled out HK$25 million to purchase five units.AdvertisementThe One Park Place flats were originally scheduled to be offered on November 28, two days after a deadly fire broke out in the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, but developers postponed the sale as the city focused on rescue and relief operations.About 60 per cent of the flats, measuring from 293 sq ft to 578 sq ft, would be for self-use, according to Po.AdvertisementSelect VoiceChoose your listening speedGet through articles 2x faster1.25x250 WPMSlowAverageFast00:0000:001.25x