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Group 1 - The overall property transaction volume in Hong Kong for April 2025 reached 7,229 contracts, totaling HKD 501.08 billion, marking an increase of 8.5% in volume and 9.8% in value compared to March [1] - The residential property transactions recorded 5,694 contracts and HKD 421.97 billion in April, up 6.1% in volume and 8.7% in value from March, achieving the highest levels in five months [3] - The secondary residential market saw 3,830 transactions totaling HKD 292.6 billion in April, reflecting a significant increase of 29.9% in volume and 34.0% in value compared to March, reaching a new high in 12 months [4] Group 2 - The increase in property transactions is attributed to the easing of stamp duty regulations, which has positively influenced market sentiment, leading to a 67.8% rise in overall registration volume over two months [1] - The first-hand private residential market experienced a decline in April, with 1,598 transactions and HKD 136.2 billion, down 28.1% in volume and 16.8% in value from March, indicating a slowdown in new project sales [3] - The market is expected to face challenges in May, with projections indicating a drop in registration numbers to around 5,000, a decrease of approximately 30% from April [1]