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Core Viewpoint - After two years of significant market cooling, the Hong Kong real estate market is expected to see a recovery in 2025, with the momentum continuing into 2026 [1] Group 1: Market Performance - In 2025, the total number of property sale agreements in Hong Kong reached 80,702, the highest in four years, with a total value of HKD 614.28 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 15% [2] - Residential property transactions accounted for 62,832 agreements, with a total value of HKD 519.83 billion, reflecting increases of 18.3% and 14.4% year-on-year, respectively [2] Group 2: Factors Driving Recovery - The recovery in property prices is attributed to several factors, including a rebound from previously depressed prices, positive market sentiment regarding economic recovery, and a decrease in mortgage rates encouraging buyers to enter the market [4][5] - The Hong Kong government has made minor adjustments to property tax policies, such as raising the stamp duty exemption threshold from HKD 3 million to HKD 4 million, which has contributed to the market's recovery [4] Group 3: Future Outlook - In 2026, the Hong Kong real estate market is expected to maintain its heat, with predictions of over 2,000 new property transactions in January alone, driven by the strong sales of new developments [7] - Morgan Stanley forecasts a 10% increase in residential property prices in 2026, driven by a resurgence in demand from mainland buyers, limited new supply, and a downward trend in interest rates [8] - Rental prices are also expected to rise by 5% in 2026, supported by an influx of talent and investment, which will enhance rental yields and stimulate investment demand [8]