Is Hong Kong’s property market recovery running out of gas? UBS flags 4 risks
The Hong Kong property market’s recovery is forecast to moderate in both prices and rents in the coming months as disruptions brought about by artificial intelligence, slower population inflows and other factors are likely to impact the upturn, according to UBS. The Swiss investment bank said that in addition to AI and slower population growth, the city’s residential market could also be affected…
UBS warns that Hong Kong's property market recovery may be slowing down, citing four key risks. The Swiss investment bank believes that the impacts of artificial intelligence, slower population inflows, the Greater Bay Area's integration, and the arrival of new homes in the Northern Metropolis will moderate both prices and rents.
According to UBS analyst Mark Leung, AI is already affecting job opportunities for graduates, causing a surge in youth unemployment. The Greater Bay Area's deeper integration could also lead to more cross-border migration, putting pressure on Hong Kong's housing supply. Furthermore, Hong Kong's housing supply is only expected to fall short for another four years, falling short of the government's 2042 target.
While JLL forecasts stable home prices for this year, with mainland Chinese buyers maintaining demand, UBS stresses that further house price appreciation may be limited by interest-rate uncertainty and tighter cross-border investment controls.
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