中金：“淡季不淡” 1月香港房价加速回升

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the Hong Kong property market is showing signs of recovery, with significant increases in transaction values for both new and second-hand residential properties [1][2] - In January, the transaction value of new residential properties more than doubled year-on-year, reaching HKD 19.2 billion, with major developers like Henderson Land and New World seeing sales growth exceeding 200% [2] - The second-hand residential market also experienced growth, with transaction volumes stable month-on-month and transaction values increasing by over 50% year-on-year [2] Group 2 - The property financial environment remains moderately supportive, with new mortgage loans in December and 2025 showing a year-on-year increase of 22%, and the average mortgage rate declining to 3.25% [3] - The vacancy rates for commercial properties have improved, with private office and retail property vacancy rates decreasing compared to November [3] - Retail sales have continued to recover since September, driven by financial and economic recovery, as well as an increase in tourist numbers [3]