Real Estate
Hong Kong Mortgage Applications Drop 24% in July 2026, HK$44.8B Approved
Hong Kong mortgage applications fell 24% in July 2026 to 9,212, as market activity cooled from June. Mortgage approvals dropped 11.4% to HK$44.8 billion.
Hong Kong Mortgages in Negative Equity Drop 61.9% by June 2026
Negative equity residential mortgages in Hong Kong fell sharply to 4,356 cases by June 2026, reflecting a 61.9% drop from Q1, HKMA data shows.
Hong Kong Mortgage Approvals Surge 25.8% in June 2026
Hong Kong's mortgage approvals hit HK$50.6B in June, rising 25.8% MoM, signaling a recovery in the property market.
Hong Kong Mortgage Approvals Rise 10.1% in May, HK$40.2B Approved
Mortgage approvals in Hong Kong rose 10.1% in May 2026 to HK$40.2B, signaling continued market stabilization. Refinancing activity surged 17.7%.
Hong Kong Mortgage Applications Drop 7.5% in April 2026
Mortgage applications and loan approvals in Hong Kong fell in April 2026, reversing March's surge. Secondary market activity remained dominant.
Japan Tightens AML Rules for Crypto in Real Estate Deals
Japan's regulators demand stricter AML checks for crypto use in property transactions, citing money laundering risks tied to international transfers.
Hong Kong Expands Electronic Property Payment System to Secondary Market
HKMA extends PAPT electronic payment system to secondary residential property sales from Feb 28, building on 15,000+ refinancing transactions since 2022 launch.
Hong Kong Negative Equity Mortgages Drop 32% as Property Market Stabilizes
HKMA reports negative equity mortgage cases fell to 21,304 in Q4 2025, down from 31,449, signaling Hong Kong property market recovery after stamp duty removal.
Hong Kong Mortgage Approvals Jump 7.1% in December Despite Fewer Applications
HKMA reports HK$31.2 billion in approved mortgages for December 2025 as Hong Kong's property market shows recovery signs after four-year slump.
Stellar (XLM) Network Embraces Real Estate Tokenization with RedSwan
Stellar (XLM)'s blockchain ecosystem partners with RedSwan to tokenize $100 million in real estate assets, aiming to revolutionize investment opportunities in the sector.