Property: say what exactly you’re looking for

Property in Hong Kong: prices, licences and buying costs

Updated 31 October 2026

Property in Hong Kong averages between about HK$11,981 and HK$19,786 per unit of area, depending on the district, with a city-wide average of HK$15,115 in October 2026. Prices for a specific flat, house or plot depend on location, age and size, so the quickest way to current figures is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licences and who you are dealing with

Estate agents and salespeople in Hong Kong hold licences, and the regulator's fee schedule lists fees from about HK$1,280 (salesperson) up to HK$5,460 (company estate agent). Ask to see the licence before you agree to a viewing or pay any money, and check that the name on the licence matches the business you are dealing with.

Buying costs and the payment schedule

A residential purchase usually starts with an initial deposit of 5%, and the balance of 90% is due about six weeks later. Arrange your funds or mortgage approval before you sign, because the balance falls due quickly. Registering an agreement for sale and purchase costs HK$375. Legal fees and other charges are separate, so ask for a full list of costs before you commit.

Season and timing

Hong Kong is in the northern hemisphere, so winter runs from December to February and summer from June to August. October is autumn. Viewings are far more comfortable in the cooler months than in summer, so if you can choose, book them for December to February.

What to put in your request

Name the district, for example Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun, and give the floor area with the unit you use. Say whether you are buying or renting, how many bedrooms you need and your budget in HK$. If you also need a parking space, mention it in the same request.

Requests are free for buyers. Describe what you need in your own words in the chat, and BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Hong Kong, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide to share them. For flats, see apartments, or read how it works.