Core Insights - The Central Plains City Leading Index (CCL) is currently at 139.94 points, reflecting a weekly decline of 0.22%, influenced by the government's policy report and the upcoming U.S. interest rate decision [1] - Despite a slight retreat in second-hand property prices after three weeks of increases, the CCL remains at a high level not seen since early August 2024, indicating a positive short-term outlook for property prices [1] - The CCL's target for the fourth quarter is set at 143.02 points, with a current gap of 3.08 points or 2.20% [1] Summary by Category CCL Performance - The CCL has shown a recovery since May, with a 3.54% increase from the low of 135.16 points, and a 1.67% cumulative increase in property prices for 2025 [2] - The CCL Mass index is at 141.24 points, down 0.45% weekly, while the CCL for small units is at 139.90 points, down 0.43% [2] - The CCL for large units has risen to 140.14 points, marking a 0.89% weekly increase and reaching a new high since February 2025 [2] Regional Price Trends - Among four regions, three experienced price declines while one saw an increase; the CCL Mass for Hong Kong Island dropped 3.08%, the largest decline in eight weeks [3] - The New Territories East CCL Mass index increased by 3.05%, the highest rise since June 2021, after two weeks of decline [3] - In the third quarter of 2025, all major price indices showed increases, marking the first occurrence since the first quarter of 2023, with the CCL rising 2.48% [3]