智通财经网·2026-01-08 08:02Group 1 - New World Development (00016) shares rose over 3%, currently at 102.7 HKD with a trading volume of 590 million HKD [1] - The Hong Kong Land Registry reported a record high of 80,702 property sale agreements for the year 2025, with a total value of 614.277 billion HKD, representing a 15% year-on-year increase [1] - Residential property transactions reached 62,832 agreements, totaling 519.83 billion HKD, with year-on-year increases of 18.3% and 14.4% respectively [1] Group 2 - The property market in Hong Kong is expected to remain active into 2026, with predictions of over 2,000 new home transactions this month driven by strong sales of new developments [1] - Morgan Stanley forecasts a 10% increase in Hong Kong residential property prices this year due to rising demand from mainland buyers, limited supply, and declining interest rates [1] - The influx of talent is expected to boost rental performance, with a projected 5% increase in rents this year, contributing to higher investment demand [1]