中信建投：香港住宅市场止跌回升趋势确立 商办市场现结构性改善

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong's residential transaction volume and prices are expected to rebound significantly starting from March 2025, with total transactions projected to exceed 60,000 for the year, marking the second highest level in nearly 13 years, following 2021 [1][2][7] Residential Market - In the first 11 months of 2025, Hong Kong's total transactions for new and second-hand private residential properties reached 54,669, representing a year-on-year increase of 17.0% [2] - The second-hand residential prices confirmed a bottoming out from March to May 2025, with prices rising by 6.2% since the low point in late May, and an expected annual growth of 4.5% for 2025 [2][7] - The share of high-value properties (over 5 million HKD) in transactions has rebounded for the first time since 2022, indicating an increase in investment demand [2][7] Factors Driving Demand - The primary driver for the rebound in residential volume and prices is the increased asset allocation demand in the context of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts [7] - Contributing factors include the stabilization of the HKD/USD to RMB exchange rate, capital repatriation amid declining USD credit, and a strong wealth effect from rising Hong Kong stock prices [7] - Additional supportive elements include favorable talent attraction policies, an increase in international students, a rising housing demand, and a controlled supply from the government [7] Commercial and Office Market - The commercial office market in Hong Kong is under overall pressure but shows structural improvements, with increased transaction activity driven by domestic enterprises expanding their operations [14] - The rental rates for office spaces are still declining, with vacancy rates around 17%, but there is a trend of converting office spaces into student accommodations to address high vacancy rates [14] - Retail properties in core areas are experiencing improved rental conditions despite overall pressure, supported by an increase in inbound tourists and retail sales growth [14]