Hong Kong homeowners face losses of nearly HK$10 million in second-hand market
In January, the secondary market saw 419 loss-making transactions, the highest since March 2023, including one transaction that lost HK$9.62 million (US$1.2 million).
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In January, the secondary market saw 419 loss-making transactions, the highest since March 2023, including one transaction that lost HK$9.62 million (US$1.2 million).
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