The sharp decline in HIBOR triggered a valuation repair for the Hong Kong real estate sector, but the fundamental boost may not be sufficient to change the direction of asset prices, BofA Securities issued a research report saying.If NEW WORLD DEV (00017.HK) -0.140 (-2.800%) Short selling $1.19M; Ratio 5.936% successfully renews its syndicated loan, it could provide some relief, BofA Securities said. Furthermore, the rising interest of Chinese investors in a pursuit for yield could be the factor needed for the sector to ultimately break through the trading range. Related NewsM Stanley Cuts HYSAN DEV's TP to HKD12.5 w/ Lower Underlying EPS ForecastsDue to a 7% increase in net asset value and a narrowing discount, the broker raised its industry target price by an average of 12%, and liked HENDERSON LAND (00012.HK) +0.100 (+0.376%) Short selling $27.83M; Ratio 32.841% , WHARF REIC (01997.HK) +0.050 (+0.238%) Short selling $4.33M; Ratio 24.418% and HYSAN DEV (00014.HK) -0.120 (-0.875%) .BofA Securities maintained its forecast that Hong Kong's primary property transaction volume will rise by 6% to 18,000 this year, and continued to expect second-hand property prices to drop by 3-5% YoY.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-06-19 12:25.)