Since the property market entered a downcycle from 2021, developers adjusted their development strategies in response to changes in market demand, while two major development trends have emerged, according to the “Hong Kong Residential Sales Market Monitor” released by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) today. Under the uncertainties in the economy and the property market, the number of Group A flats (with saleable area of about 431 square feet or below), which have a higher sales guarantee, surged over the past decade, accounting for about 44.5% of private residence completions last year, and will increase further this year. Related NewsHSBC Research: HK Property Sector Fundamentals Gradually Improving; SHK PPT's Sai Sha Residential Project Sales Boost Investor ConfidenceMeanwhile, small and medium-sized developers in mainland China and Hong Kong cut down on the absorption of land bank in the past 2 years, leading to the fact that 60% of the private residence completions in 2025/ 2026 will come from SHK PPT (00016.HK) +1.850 (+2.425%) Short selling $90.95M; Ratio 39.103% , CK ASSET (01113.HK) 0.000 (0.000%) Short selling $35.49M; Ratio 32.934% and HENDERSON LAND (00012.HK) +1.200 (+5.298%) Short selling $33.57M; Ratio 33.934% , a significant incline from less than 40% in 2023-2024.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-05-08 16:25.)