The Hong Kong government downplayed apprehensions about a glut of residential properties, citing a stable 4.5% private residential homes vacancy rate, with rising rents showing a strong housing demand, The Standard reported Thursday.
The officials believe that with lower interest rates, the inflow of talent, and economic growth, the market will remain stable. The government is taking steps to stabilize the non-residential property prices as well, according to the standard.
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