Hong Kong's residential property prices have cumulatively risen by 7.7% this year, according to a Morgan Stanley research report. The broker has raised its residential property price growth forecast for this year from the original 10% to 12%, and expects a further 5% rise in 2027.Morgan Stanley based the adjustment on the belief that Hong Kong's residential market has entered a new upcycle supported by favorable demand and supply fundamentals, as well as capital and talent inflows from the Middle East and Mainland China.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) TPThe broker prefers developers with potential for EPS and DPS expansion as development property margins bottom out, as well as landlords actively pursuing capital recycling and delivering sustained increases in return on equity. Its industry top picks are CK ASSET (01113.HK) +0.050 (+0.098%) Short selling $62.65M; Ratio 33.904% , HENDERSON LAND (00012.HK) +0.160 (+0.495%) Short selling $89.66M; Ratio 38.095% , SHK PPT (00016.HK) +1.100 (+0.800%) Short selling $130.21M; Ratio 34.161% , Hongkong Land, and SWIREPROPERTIES (01972.HK) +0.120 (+0.508%) Short selling $8.84M; Ratio 19.974% , all rated Overweight.Stock│Investment Rating│Target PriceHENDERSON LAND (00012.HK) +0.160 (+0.495%) Short selling $89.66M; Ratio 38.095% │Equalweight → Overweight│HKD33 → HKD37LINK REIT (00823.HK) +0.120 (+0.292%) Short selling $100.20M; Ratio 25.374% │Equalweight → Overweight│HKD37 → HKD44SWIREPROPERTIES (01972.HK) +0.120 (+0.508%) Short selling $8.84M; Ratio 19.974% │Overweight│HKD26 → HKD29Hongkong Land (HKLD.SI) | Overweight | USD7.6 → USD9(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-05-22 16:25.)
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