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title: "December saw a 7.1% rise in HK mortgage approvals despite lower applications. HKMA approves HK$31.2B mortgages, hinting at property market revival."
description: "In December 2025, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reported approving HK$31.2 billion in mortgages. This comes as a positive indicator for Hong Kong's property market, which had been experiencing a"
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published_at: "2026-01-30T09:01:36.000Z"
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# December saw a 7.1% rise in HK mortgage approvals despite lower applications. HKMA approves HK$31.2B mortgages, hinting at property market revival.

> In December 2025, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reported approving HK$31.2 billion in mortgages. This comes as a positive indicator for Hong Kong's property market, which had been experiencing a four-year slump. The approved mortgage amount signifies a potential revival in the property sector, hinting at increasing confidence among buyers and investors. The turnaround in the market demonstrates a promising shift and a potential economic recovery for Hong Kong.

In December 2025, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reported approving HK$31.2 billion in mortgages. This comes as a positive indicator for Hong Kong's property market, which had been experiencing a four-year slump. The approved mortgage amount signifies a potential revival in the property sector, hinting at increasing confidence among buyers and investors. The turnaround in the market demonstrates a promising shift and a potential economic recovery for Hong Kong.

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