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Real estatein Hong Kong

Hong Kong is among the world's most expensive property markets. Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) adds 15% for non-permanent residents, stamp duty scales up to 4.25%, and Central district commands some of the highest prices globally. sivrce opens with Hong Kong.

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1.5–4.25%scaled ad valorem stamp duty
2024cooling measures scrapped
2 motypical deposit
Stampedleases or no court enforcement
What a purchase really costs

HK$8,000,000 home in Hong Kong

Ad valorem stamp duty (AVD) — 1.5–4.25%
HK$195,717
Solicitor & disbursements (≈1%)
HK$80,000
Agent fee — typically 1%, negotiable
HK$80,000
Cash needed at closing
HK$8,355,717

≈ +4.4% over the price. All the cooling measures — Buyer Stamp Duty, Special Stamp Duty, New Residential stamp — were scrapped in the February 2024 Budget; what remains is plain AVD at scaled rates from $100. Scale 2 rates run 1.5% to 4.25% at the top. Stamp duty rides on price or fair value, whichever is higher.

Rentals run on rules

The rent side, in three lines

  • Deposits run one to three months; the norm is two.
  • Leases are typically one or two years with a fixed break and a defined renewal uplift.
  • Stamping the tenancy is legally required — an unstamped lease cannot be enforced in court.

Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories are one legal market with three price tiers; rates do not vary by district.

Non-permanent residents pay 15% BSD on top of the standard stamp duty — a deliberate cooling measure. The total acquisition cost for a foreign buyer can exceed 20% of the purchase price.

Most private housing is leasehold with 50–99 year terms, though some older buildings sit on freehold or perpetual Crown leases. The remaining term is a key valuation factor.

sivrce.com/hk is the canonical Hong Kong URL. Listings publish only when verified.

FAQ

Can a foreigner buy in Hong Kong?
Yes, with 15% BSD. There is no nationality restriction, just the tax.
Is Central worth the premium?
Central commands Hong Kong's highest prices and lowest yields. For investment, look at Kowloon New Town or the New Territories for better yield-to-price.

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