Core Insights - The latest Central Region Index (CRI) for May shows a rental yield of 3.54%, marking a month-on-month increase of 0.06 percentage points, the highest level since December 2011 [1] - The Hong Kong property market is experiencing a recovery, with increased buyer interest, although second-hand property prices remain constrained due to low promotional prices for new developments [1] - The rental market is active, entering a seasonal peak, which is driving rental yields above the 3.5% level [1] Rental Yield Trends - The CRI_Mass rental yield for May is reported at 3.70%, up 0.07 percentage points month-on-month, while the CRI for small units is at 3.66%, also up 0.07 percentage points [2] - The CRI for large units stands at 2.89%, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.02 percentage points, returning to levels seen in February 2012 [2] - In Kowloon, the CRI_Mass yield is 3.73%, up 0.13 percentage points, the second highest since November 2011 [2] Regional Performance - The rental yield in Hong Kong Island for CRI_Mass is 3.67%, up 0.11 percentage points, reaching a 14-year high since November 2010 [2] - New Territories West CRI_Mass yield remains stable at 3.73%, while New Territories East shows a slight decline to 3.63%, down 0.02 percentage points [2] - Among 143 surveyed estates, 133 have rental yields exceeding the H mortgage rate of 2.77%, indicating over 90% of estates are yielding more than rental costs [2] Notable Estates - Estates with rental yields above 4% include: 嘉辉花园 (5.41%), 得宝花园 (5.04%), 南丰新村 (4.96%), 美景花园 (4.57%), and 华景山庄 (4.57%) [2] - Other notable estates include 杏花村 (3.76%), 太古城 (3.51%), and 美孚新村 (4.37%) [3]