The transaction volume of Hong Kong's super luxury homes has skyrocketed to the second highest in the world, with an average of one property sold per day!

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Real Estate
11 Feb 2026 11:36:42 AM
The explosive growth of Hong Kong's ultra luxury housing market has led to the second highest transaction volume in the world, sending a strong signal that the turning point of the real estate cycle is approaching.

As of February 4th, Hong Kong has recorded at least 45 transactions worth over HKD 78 million for ultra luxury homes in 2026, with an average of over one change of ownership per day. The trading activity has reached a new high in recent years, highlighting the strong recovery of the high-end property market.

The rapid turnover of super luxury homes is an important indicator of the real estate market cycle, and the transaction data in the fourth quarter of 2025 has become the core evidence of the market shift. According to Knight Frank's Global Super Luxury Report, there were 81 transactions of super luxury homes worth over 10 million US dollars in Hong Kong this quarter, with the transaction volume soaring to 1.566 billion US dollars (approximately 12.215 billion Hong Kong dollars), setting a peak record since the first quarter of 2021; Among them, the transaction volume and turnover increased by 45% and 51% respectively month on month, and Hong Kong also jumped to the second place in the global super luxury housing quarterly transaction ranking, second only to Dubai. In fact, the luxury housing market in Hong Kong has continued to recover in recent months, and this strong momentum will continue until the beginning of 2026.

The transaction volume of Hong Kong's super luxury homes has skyrocketed to the second highest in the world, with an average of one property sold per day!

Looking ahead to 2026, the ultra luxury housing market in Hong Kong is expected to continue to strengthen. According to industry analysis, three major factors have formed support: firstly, the improvement of market atmosphere and the signal of real estate recovery have boosted the confidence of high net worth individuals to enter the market; Secondly, with strong financial resources and stable buyer demand, it provides solid support for the preservation, appreciation, and improvement of self occupation needs; Thirdly, the scarcity of super luxury homes is prominent, and the supply of core areas is limited. The imbalance between supply and demand drives up their value and attracts capital inflows.

The increase in investment in super luxury homes is mainly due to two key forces. On the one hand, the easing of Sino US relations has improved market expectations, and cross-border capital flows have been smooth, injecting vitality into high-end properties; On the other hand, high net worth individuals such as bosses of listed companies in mainland China are accelerating their layout, and descendants of local established families in Hong Kong are also entering the market, driving a surge in transactions due to dual demand. Industry insiders predict that by 2026, the prices of luxury homes in Hong Kong are expected to climb by about 20%, outperforming the market and becoming a "dark horse" in global asset allocation.

The popularity of super luxury homes is not an isolated case, but is driven by the sustained recovery of the overall property market in Hong Kong. According to data from the Hong Kong Rating and Valuation Department, the price index of private residential properties has risen for seven consecutive months in 2025, with a cumulative increase of 3.25% for the whole year, ending a three-year year-on-year decline and marking the beginning of a recovery in the real estate market. The release of high-end purchasing power not only supports the prosperity of super luxury homes, but also drives the overall recovery of the real estate market, forming a trend of "high-end leadership and comprehensive recovery".

The transaction of ultra luxury homes in Hong Kong has ranked second in the world, demonstrating its position as an international financial center and global asset allocation hub, as well as the recognition of Hong Kong's core assets by high net worth individuals worldwide. In 2025, the transaction volume of mainland buyers buying houses in Hong Kong reached a historic high, with nearly 70% investing in first-hand luxury homes worth over HKD 50 million. This trend is expected to continue in 2026. In addition, favorable factors such as talent introduction, financial recovery, and optimization of housing loans will further enhance the attractiveness of the super luxury housing market.

Industry institutions are generally optimistic about the future market. Zhongyuan Real Estate and others predict that the transaction volume of first-hand luxury homes in Hong Kong is expected to increase by 50% year-on-year in 2026, while the increase in second-hand luxury homes may reach 60%, highlighting the value preservation and appreciation attributes of super luxury homes. With the continuous fermentation of favorable conditions, Hong Kong's super luxury homes will continue to lead the global high-end property market, consolidate the recovery trend of the real estate market, and promote the smooth progress of a new cycle.

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