Société Générale
February 13, 2026
Hong Kong Property Sector Recovery
Sector ReportEquitiesReal EstateReal Estate
Hong Kong's property sector has bottomed out and is entering a new bull market phase driven by mainland demand and interest rate cuts. SG recommends gaining exposure through the SGBHKREI index of large-cap HK developers.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The Hong Kong property sector found its cyclical bottom in mid-2025 and is now entering a recovery and rerating phase.
- 2.Interest rate cuts in 2025 have driven transaction volumes to their highest levels since 2021, with over 5,000 units sold monthly for 11 straight months.
- 3.Mainland Chinese investment has become a structural pillar of demand, accounting for approximately 20% of total transactions in 2025.
Table of Contents
- Asia Equity Strategy
- Leading indicators point to further rise in prices
- Commercial property rentals have started to stabilise selectively
- Sector leverage has fallen to a three year low level even as valuations remain undemanding
- SG HK Real Estate Basket (SGBHKREI)
- Investment Policy
- APPENDIX
- ANALYST CERTIFICATION
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Authors
Frank BenzimraRajat AgarwalMakhdoom M. Raina
Securities
SGBHKREI16 HK1113 HK12 HK1972 HK
Themes
Interest Rate CatalystMainland Chinese Capital InflowValuation Rerating
Regions
Asia PacificHong KongChina
