Morgan Stanley lifts Hong Kong property to ‘attractive’, with rebound to extend into 2027

Morgan Stanley upgraded Hong Kong’s property sector to “attractive”, noting that an all-round improvement in the city’s economy and a policy-driven recovery will continue to push prices higher this year. The US investment bank forecast home prices to rise around 10 per cent in 2026, with further gains expected in 2027, pointing out that the ongoing rebound marks the start of a new upcycle. “We expect all three sub-segments – Hong Kong residential prices, Central office rents and retail rents –...