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Hong Kong Homebuyers Snap Up New Launches Despite Rate Jitters and Middle East Tensions
Hong Kong homebuyers continue to show strong demand for new residential projects, with the second round of sales at La Mirabelle I seeing brisk uptake despite concerns over slower US rate cuts and escalating Middle East tensions. Developers are accelerating launches and selectively raising prices, reflecting cautious optimism in the market.
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Hong Kong's property market is showing resilience as homebuyers snapped up new units at the La Mirabelle I project in Tseung Kwan O on Tuesday, even as concerns over slower US interest rate cuts and escalating Middle East tensions cast a shadow over the economic outlook. By noon, 72 of the 168 units available in the second round of sales had been sold, according to market agents, with another 86 flats offered via tender.
Coverage Comparison
Reports from the South China Morning Post (SCMP) provide a detailed picture of the recent sales activity, though figures vary slightly between articles. One account states that all 254 flats released in the first round of La Mirabelle sales were sold by 3:50pm on launch day, while another reports that 152 of 168 units in the second round were snapped up. A third report, focusing on the same second round, notes that 72 units had been sold by noon, with the remaining units available through tender. These variations likely reflect different points during the sales day.
Developers have been quick to follow up on this momentum. According to SCMP, Sino Land and its partners are preparing to release 261 units at La Mirabelle I on the coming Sunday, with average prices ranging from HK$15,335 to HK$19,613 per square foot after discounts of up to 15 per cent. This represents a 1 per cent increase over the previous batch—a modest uptick that the developer attributes to the quality of the units. The project, jointly developed by Sino Land, Kerry Properties, K. Wah International, China Merchants Land and MTR Corporation, will eventually comprise 2,550 units across four towers, delivered in two phases.
Key Claims
Strong Sales Momentum: All 254 units in the first round of La Mirabelle sales were sold on launch day, and 152 of 168 units in the second round were sold. A separate report notes that 72 of 168 units were sold by noon on Tuesday, indicating brisk demand.
Price Increases: The second batch of flats at La Mirabelle I was priced 1 per cent higher than the previous batch, with the third batch also seeing a similar increase. This suggests developers are testing the market's tolerance for higher prices amid improving sentiment.
Developer Strategy: Developers have launched about 700 new units in Hong Kong following the US Federal Reserve's decision earlier this month to hold its benchmark rate. Recent launches include projects such as foto+ in Mong Kok, Connext in Wong Tai Sin, Deep Water South in Wong Chuk Hang, and Chester in Hung Hom.
Geopolitical Context: The brisk sales come amid fresh warnings of potential increases in US interest rates as oil supplies remain restricted due to the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. US President Donald Trump warned of "dire consequences" for Tehran if the crucial Strait of Hormuz remained closed.
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Claim254 flats at La Mirabelle project were sold on the launch day.