Photo: CSI Properties
Cover Photo: CSI Properties

Tatler Homes takes a look back on the through-the-roof property prices of the past year in the city renowned for its sky-high real estate prices

As new records are set once again following the HK$1 billion (approximately US$128 million) sale of a luxury property at 5 Mount Cameron Road on the Peak in December 2022, we take a look back at some jaw-dropping real estate transactions and prices of the past year.

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Rental price

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Photo: CSI Properties
Above Photo: CSI Properties

The penthouse at Infinity, a luxury development on 8 Peak Road, broke records as the most expensive rented property on a per sq ft basis in Hong Kong in March 2022. Measuring 3,555 sq ft, it was reportedly leased for HK$750,000 (approximately US$96,024) per month, which works out to HK$211 (approximately US$27) per sq ft. 

The sprawling penthouse has four bedrooms; a rooftop—which has a private pool—that measures an additional 1,375 sq ft; and views of the Victoria Harbour. It sits atop a ten-storey building.

Infinity is developed by Couture Homes, a real estate developer under CSI Properties.

Home sale

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Photo: Emperor International
Above Photo: Emperor International

In June 2022, the HK$870 million (US$111 million) sale of an 8,032 sq ft, six-bedroom mansion at the No 15 Shouson development in the Shouson Hill neighbourhood in Southside broke records as the most expensive home transaction in Hong Kong.

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Photo: Emperor International
Above Photo: Emperor International

Amenities inside the luxury home include a private pool, a garden measuring 3,427 sq ft, and a rooftop of 2,091 sq ft, as well as two parking spaces. All the bedrooms feature en suites. This marks the very first sale at the exclusive estate, which is co-developed by Emperor International, C C Land, Mingfa Group and CSI Properties.

The previous most expensive home transaction record was set in 2021, when a 3,378 sq ft apartment on 21 Borrett Road in the Mid-Levels sold for HK$459 million (approxomately US$58.5 million). It was also the most expensive apartment sold in Asia at the time.

Residential site sale

In December 2022, the Cameron Lodge luxury property on 5 Mount Cameron Road on the Peak, sold by John Swire & Sons (HK) for HK$1 billion (approximately US$128 million), or HK$$94,438 (approximately US$12,091) per sq ft, reportedly became the most expensive property sold in Hong Kong last year. 

It was reportedly acquired by Hong Kong Better Roots Fund, whose director Feng Jiyong is based in Beijing. 

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