
Local and non-local investors, including those from mainland China and Southeast Asia, accounted for HK$30.36 billion (US$3.87 billion) in Hong Kong commercial property transactions above HK$50 million so far this year, with Southeast Asian investors contributing HK$3.37 billion, or over 11 percent of the total, according to Savills data.
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The data reflects transaction activity in Hong Kong's commercial property market for deals above HK$50 million so far this year, as compiled by property consultancy Savills.
As of Tuesday, local and non-local investors – including those from mainland China – were behind an estimated HK$30.36 billion (US$3.87 billion) in transactions involving commercial property deals above HK$50 million in Hong Kong so far this year, data compiled by the property consultancy showed.
Southeast Asian investors contributed HK$3.37 billion – or more than 11 per cent – of the total value, Savills said.

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