Citi Research published a research report saying that its previous forecast in October 2025 for a mere 3% increase in Hong Kong residential property prices in 2026 was overly conservative. The actual increase for the entire 2025 was 4.7%, and home prices have already risen by 1% since the beginning of 2026. The broker now revised its 2026 Hong Kong home price forecast from a 3% increase to an 8% increase, and expected further acceleration into 2027 under a multi-year upcycle.Related News G Sachs Raises HK Home Prices Forecast to +15% This Year; Favors HENDERSON LAND (00012.HK), SHK PPT (00016.HK); Cuts NEW WORLD DEV (00017.HK) TPAfter bottoming out in 2025, Citi Research was more optimistic on its expected further recovery of Hong Kong homebuilders in 2026, supported mainly by home price upcycle: improving profit margins from new home sales and upside to net asset value (NAV); and new home sales volume at 6-year high and growing, etc..Citi Research recommended SHK PPT (00016.HK) -3.500 (-2.525%) Short selling $235.01M; Ratio 45.034% , SINO LAND (00083.HK) -0.400 (-3.249%) Short selling $15.21M; Ratio 11.752% and HENDERSON LAND (00012.HK) -0.800 (-2.465%) Short selling $65.37M; Ratio 20.866% .(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-05-26 16:25.)
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