blogs / 23 Feb 2023

china hong kong market watch now available!

Our latest edition of China Hong Kong Market Watch is now available! If you are relocating to China Hong Kong, get updates on the current trends in the residential rental market, typical school and transportation costs. The Market Watch also includes updated immigration rules and travel protocols for assignees preparing to relocate to Hong Kong. 

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Residential Market Outlook 

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lower activity in the Hong Kong leasing market. Not much has changed in the leasing market since Q3 2022, except that landlords have been more flexible during negotiations towards the year’s end as they are keen to lease their vacant units before the low season starts from December till February. 

Luxury residential rental rates are expected to increase progressively in 2023 as restrictions lift and the mainland China border reopens. Experts expect luxury apartment rentals to remain stable in the first half of 2023 and increase slightly in the second half. 

Immigration Rules 

Hong Kong has announced the removal of mandatory quarantine for all inbound travellers. However, travellers in Hong Kong are still required to take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours of arrival, or a PCR-based nucleic acid test within 48 hours prior to departure (for arrivals via the airport) or before arrival at Hong Kong (for arrivals via other boundary control points). A negative result is required for entry. Additionally, daily RATs for a period of six days from arrival is required.  

New Top Talent Pass Scheme 

Hong Kong announced a new scheme called New Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) in October 2022, issuing two-year visasto top talent, with a rich work experience and good academic qualifications from all over the world. These top talents include high-income candidates and graduates from the world’s top universities.  

Sanny Linawati

Global Director, Destination and Real Estate Services

about the author

Sanny is the Global Director of Cartus Destination and Real Estate, DSP APAC, based in Shanghai. With over 20 years of expertise in global mobility, she leads service delivery teams across the APAC region, managing account and operations functions. Under her newly expanded role, she oversees the regional Supply Chain Management team.