特写：香港租金上涨背后的“深港通勤族”

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong real estate market is gradually recovering, with rental prices increasing despite a slight recent dip in October [2][6]. Rental Market Analysis - The average rent for private residential properties in Hong Kong was approximately 38.71 HKD per square foot in October, showing a slight month-on-month decrease of about 0.18% after eight months of continuous growth [2]. - Year-to-date, Hong Kong rental prices have increased by 2.76%, surpassing the previous record high of 38.33 HKD per square foot in July 2019 [2]. - Analysts predict that due to rising local housing demand and government initiatives to attract talent, rental prices are expected to remain high in the short term and may continue to rise next year [2]. Housing Price Trends - Recent data from Centaline Property indicates that the price of second-hand residential properties in Hong Kong has continued to rebound, with the CCL index rising by 1% week-on-week to 141.72, marking two consecutive weeks of increase [6]. - Morgan Stanley reports that since March 2025, Hong Kong residential prices have rebounded over 4%, with an expected further increase of about 5% by the end of 2026 [6]. - Factors contributing to the recovery include resilient stock market performance, release of pent-up demand, banks raising property valuations, declining listings in the secondary market, potential interest rate decreases, rising rents, stable interest from mainland buyers, and recovery in the financial sector [6]. Commuting Trends - Many individuals, referred to as "Shenzhen-Hong Kong commuters," are opting to live in Shenzhen due to high rental costs in Hong Kong, with some reporting significant savings despite commuting expenses [5][7]. - The choice to commute is influenced by the changing real estate landscape in both cities, with some buyers accelerating their market entry decisions due to relaxed housing policies [7].