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title: "The \"Rental Price Trend Chart\" of Midland Holdings in Hong Kong has reached a new high, rising 0.36% in February"
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description: "Midland Realty analyst Chan Sung-chin pointed out that the monthly rental per square foot increased by approximately 0.36% in February, with the average rental for private residential properties rising to about HKD 38.96, setting a historical high for two consecutive months. The increase in rent is influenced by strong housing demand and a decrease in rental supply, with the latest total rental listings in Hong Kong at approximately 15,109, a decrease of about 13.7% compared to the end of July last year. It is expected that with the peak rental season approaching, rental growth will become more significant"
datetime: "2026-03-12T09:09:36.000Z"
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# The "Rental Price Trend Chart" of Midland Holdings in Hong Kong has reached a new high, rising 0.36% in February

Centaline Property analyst Chan Sung-chin pointed out that after the "Rental Price Trend Chart" reached a historical high in January this year, the monthly rental price per square foot continued to rise by about 0.36% in February. The latest average rental price per square foot for private residential properties, calculated based on usable area, further climbed to approximately HKD 38.96, breaking records for two consecutive months.

Chan continued to state that one of the reasons for the rise in rental prices is the strong demand for housing and the decrease in rental supply. The continuous influx of talent and international students has increased the demand for housing in Hong Kong; meanwhile, the speed of rental supply replenishment has lagged behind the growth in demand. According to the rental supply data on Centaline Property's official website, the latest total number of rental listings in Hong Kong is approximately 15,109, a decrease of about 13.7% from the recent high of 17,511 at the end of July last year.

When comparing the latest rental listings with the high point at the end of July last year, the number of listings at various rental price points has decreased across the board. Among them, the listings for rentals over HKD 30,000, preferred by high-end professionals, saw the largest decline, dropping from 3,026 units at the end of July last year to the latest 2,295 units, a decrease of about 24.2%. Similarly, the listings for rentals between HKD 20,000 and HKD 30,000, also popular among professionals, decreased from 4,719 units to 4,068 units, a drop of about 13.8%.

The listings for rentals of HKD 15,000 or below, favored by incoming international students, decreased by about 12.4%. As for the most numerous listings for rentals between HKD 15,000 and HKD 20,000, the latest count is 4,952 units, a decrease of about 8.9%. Chan expects that the rental peak season is approaching, with some students choosing to come to Hong Kong early to rent apartments in preparation for the new academic year. Coupled with the anticipated continued influx of foreign professionals, it is possible that the rental listings below HKD 20,000 will accelerate in turnover. With further increases in rental demand, rental growth in the second quarter is expected to be more significant

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