Group 1 - The Hong Kong government has revised its private residential supply target for the next decade to 126,000 units, a reduction of 6,000 units, highlighting the importance of maintaining a stable and transparent land sale plan to address long-term housing demand [1] - Developers may remain cautious due to the government's focus on land supply and long-term planning rather than short-term market support, potentially leading to low transaction volumes and continued negative price adjustment sentiment, especially in the secondary market [1] - The government has streamlined statutory procedures and administrative processes for land development, allowing for greater design flexibility and improved economic viability of projects, which may enhance land utilization efficiency and increase parking space supply in urban areas [1] Group 2 - The "In-City Student Housing Program" is expected to support the commercial investment market, with a projected shortage of approximately 73,000 student accommodation beds by the 2027/28 academic year if all non-local students require housing [2] - The program has already led to the active redevelopment of existing properties, with four hotels and three residential buildings converted into student accommodation by 2025, particularly in poorly performing hotel locations [2] - The new capital investment scheme has lowered the investment threshold for residential properties to HKD 30 million, which is expected to stimulate demand for luxury homes and standalone houses, although the overall impact on transaction volume is anticipated to be minimal [2]
世邦魏理仕:港府下调未来10年香港私人住宅供应量 发展商或继续保持谨慎并延迟新盘推出