利嘉阁：香港1月楼宇买卖登记量7638宗 2月或冲9000宗大关

Core Viewpoint - The overall real estate market shows signs of improvement, with a strong performance in January despite a slight decline in transaction volume compared to December, indicating potential for continued growth in the coming months [1][6]. Group 1: Transaction Volume and Value - In January, there were 7,638 property transactions recorded, a decrease of 15% from December's 9,010 transactions, but still the second-highest level in the past 14 months [2][3]. - The total value of property transactions in January was HKD 573.35 billion, also down 15% from December, marking the lowest level in four months [2]. - The number of first-hand residential property transactions was 2,184, down 24% from December, while the total value dropped to HKD 215.33 billion, a decrease of 14% [2]. Group 2: Residential Market Insights - First-hand private residential transactions fell to 1,496 in January, an 11% decrease month-on-month, with a total value of HKD 190.28 billion, the lowest in five months [3]. - The top three new private residential projects in January were Pak King Fung (156 transactions), SIERRA SEA Phase 2A (90 transactions), and Kai Tak Bay Phase 1 (71 transactions) [3]. - The second-hand residential market remained strong, with 3,748 transactions recorded, nearly unchanged from the previous month, and a total value of HKD 284.33 billion, marking the second-highest level in 21 months [3]. Group 3: Non-Residential Market Performance - The non-residential market saw a significant decline, with transaction volume dropping 30% to 828 transactions in January, and the total transaction value halving to HKD 40.59 billion [4]. - The decline in the non-residential sector was attributed to a high base from the previous month, which included large transactions that inflated the figures [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The real estate market is expected to maintain its momentum, with predictions of a 16% increase in overall property transactions in February, potentially reaching 8,890 transactions, as buyers accelerate their market entry ahead of the Lunar New Year [6].