What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry

What services does Land Registry (LR) provide? Deeds Registration If a member of the public purchases a property or becomes a party to a property transaction, he/she will need to execute a deed or other document. That deed or document will normally be registered with the Land Registry because registered documents would have a priority over unregistered documents and other documents … Continue reading "What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry"

May 17, 2020

5 Great Ways to Use the Rating and Valuation Department

When someone talks about ‘Rating and Valuation Department’ (RVD), what is the first thing that pops up to your mind? Rates, government rent or valuation of properties? In addition to calculating and collecting the rates and government rent of your property, RVD actually delivers a lot more services to the public. Here are 5 useful services that you might have never … Continue reading "What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry"

May 6, 2020

September Data Signals: Sales Maintains Strength, Rental Strengthens

Spacious Real Estate Data Insider – September Spacious Data Signal: Sales Maintains Strength, Rental Strengthens Sale Data Signal – All three data signals remain positive, indicating that transaction volume and pricing should continue to rise in the near term. Rental Data Signal – Data signals indicate a stronger probability of increased rental pricing in the near term. The Listing Price signal has strengthened significantly in … Continue reading "What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry"

October 19, 2017

19/7 News Roundup: Tin Shui Wai home cost exceeds $10k/SqFt, 11 new project plans approved providing 3,000 units

Tin Shui Wai home cost exceeds $10k/SqFt Home cost per square foot in Tin Shui Wai secondary market has surpassed the HK$10,000 boundary. A 442-square-foot two-bedroom unit in Kingswood Villas was sold yesterday in HK$4.55 million, or HK$10,294 per square foot, making it the highest price per square foot in apartments of the housing estate. A real estate agent said … Continue reading "What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry"

July 19, 2017

The “Disappearing” Buildings in Hong Kong (VI) — 92-year-old Chinese Tenement Stays Sturdy After Truck Crash

Yau Tsim Mong District is the smallest district in Hong Kong. Formerly the two districts – Yau Tsim District and Mong Kok District were combined in 1994 as today’s Yau Tsim Mong District. Hong Kong government developed the south of Public Square Street in Yau Ma Tei since 1876. Station Street (today’s Shanghai Street) and Temple Street were then open … Continue reading "What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry"

June 21, 2017

5/23 News Roundup: Tin Shui Wai Second Home Reaches HK$10,567/sf, Chinese Estates to Bid for London's Walkie Talkie Skyscraper

Tin Shui Wai Second Home Reaches HK$10,567/sf A featured rooftop unit in Kingswood Villas was sold for HK$4.66 million, or HK$10,567 per square foot, breaking the record of the highest cost of this blue-chip housing estate in Tin Shui Wai. The buyer was not stopped by the newest cooling measure by HKMA and purchased the 441-square-foot two-room units by a … Continue reading "What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry"

May 23, 2017

Things to Know about Renting a Flat in Hong Kong

Many of us have been through these – new to Hong Kong and have no ideas where to live, having to move because of our work places, moving out from our parent’s home because we are a grownup already. No matter what reason it is, we understand the stress of relocation especially to a brand new place. So, here are … Continue reading "What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry"

April 6, 2017

See the Sea at Home: 5 Districts to Live with Stunning Sea-views

The high density of high-rise buildings in Hong Kong always gives people struggle to live and breath. People here would love to escape from the skyscrapers city, even with a higher cost of time and money. To live in an apartment with stunning sea-view might be one of the options to get you relaxed from the lego-like crowds. Spacious presents … Continue reading "What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry"

March 31, 2017

The “Disappearing” Buildings in Hong Kong (V) — Sham Shui Po Downgraded Historic Building

Sham Shui Po is a perfect place for buying electronic parts, cheap products and antiques. In addition to shopping, Sham Shui Po is a place with a high density of old buildings. So, we’ve brought you five valuable historic buildings in Sham Shui Po. 117-125 Nam Cheong Street 117-125 Nam Cheong Street is the largest group of tenement houses in … Continue reading "What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry"

March 28, 2017

The “Disappearing” Buildings in Hong Kong (IV) - The Not-being-graded Tenement House in Central

120 Wellington Street, Central It is estimated that the tenement at 120 Wellington Street has a long history of 137 years, which becomes the very last existing tenement among the first generation tenements in Hong Kong. Before the tenement being emptied, it was occupied by Wing Wo grocery store, which had been operated for 80 years. As 120 Wellington Street … Continue reading "What Home Buyers Need to Know About the Land Registry"

March 9, 2017

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