香港置业：上调今年香港一手住宅成交量预测至1.9万宗

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve has once again cut interest rates, prompting major banks in Hong Kong to follow suit with a reduction of 0.125%, bringing the Hong Kong best lending rate (P) down to 5%-5.25% [1] Group 1: Market Predictions - Hong Kong Property has revised its forecast for new residential transactions in 2023 to 19,000 units, marking the highest level since the implementation of the "Residential Property Sale Regulations" in 2013 [1] - The forecast for second-hand residential transactions has also been increased to 45,000 units, representing a four-year high [1] - Hong Kong property prices are expected to show low single-digit growth, reversing the downward trend observed over the past three years [1] Group 2: Consumer Sentiment - A recent survey conducted by Hong Kong Property collected 327 valid responses regarding consumer property purchasing intentions [1] - The survey results indicate that 56% of respondents are considering entering the market within the next 12 months, the highest level in three quarters and the fourth highest since the second quarter of 2016 [1] - Approximately 44% of respondents stated they are not currently considering entering the market [1]