Differences and Measures Department: The price increase has narrowed

The Rating and Valuation Department data showed that the Hong Kong private property price index rose to 393.5 in July, and the increase narrowed to 0.82%, but it still rose for 28 months and was a 21-month high for 2016. Since April, it has risen 45%. The rental index rose for six months. In July, the private rental index rose to 193.9, a new high, rising 0.26% month-on-month. In the first seven months, the property price index rose by 11.57%, and the rental index rose by 3.41%.

Divided by unit, the selling price index of small and medium-sized residential buildings with a saleable area of ​​1,075 sq ft and below was 396.4 points, up 0.84% ​​month-on-month, continuing to record high. The price index of Class B units (431 to 752 square meters) rose from 371.3 to 375.1, up 1.02% month-on-month, the highest increase among all types of units. Lin Haowen, senior director and valuation and consulting director of Knight Frank, said that although the number has reached new highs, it is expected that the increase will be narrowed and moderated or adjusted in the coming months.

The price of the mortgage loans of the HKMA has been reported to be $44.78 billion and 10,716 respectively. The amount and amount of new mortgage loans received in the same month recorded 30.121 billion yuan and 7,523 cases respectively. In addition, the amount of mortgage loans and new mortgage loans granted in the first seven months reached a record high.